International Seaplane Fly-in
Seaplanes, which are also known as floatplanes, are a way of life in Maine. It’s how fishermen, hunters, and tourists get around the northern part of Maine, and they are often the only way to reach remote camps and resorts on the thousands of lakes and ponds that dot the state.
From the organization’s website, here is some history. “Today, besides the Cessnas, Cubs and Beavers, some spectacular examples of rare planes make a showing. Those have included a traditional 1944 Grumman Goose. It is not unusual to see a Caravan or two, as well as many classic and experimental seaplanes.
The design and diversity of these beauties, combined with the knowledge of the pilots flying them, make a tremendous weekend for the flying enthusiast.”
This world of planes and pilots is celebrated at the 45th annual International Seaplane Fly-In on the shores of Moosehead Lake from September 6-9, 2018. Close to 200 aircraft are expected at this year’s event, where pilots get a chance to show off their skills and fans can get up close to some rare vintage aircraft.
Go to the International Seaplane Fly-In for more details.
Max is the editor and publisher of GoNOMAD Travel, where he has been telling stories from the road for more than two decades. He got his start at a small weekly, then a daily and sold advertising for a daily paper for many years.
Since 2000, he has reported from dozens of countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas, focusing on the kind of immersive, first‑hand travel that reveals how people really live. Max’s work blends on‑the‑ground reporting with practical, traveler‑tested advice. He has interviewed chefs, bus drivers, innkeepers, and everyday locals and explored destinations ranging from small New England towns to remote corners of Greenland and South America. His writing has appeared in regional newspapers, national outlets, and across the GoNOMAD network.
In addition to his editorial work, Max hosts the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. He is also a columnist for the Greenfield Recorder, where he writes about travel, community, and life in Western Massachusetts.
Max lives in South Deerfield, Massachusetts and still travels frequently. Visit his blog at MaxHartshorne.com
Since 2000, he has reported from dozens of countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas, focusing on the kind of immersive, first‑hand travel that reveals how people really live. Max’s work blends on‑the‑ground reporting with practical, traveler‑tested advice. He has interviewed chefs, bus drivers, innkeepers, and everyday locals and explored destinations ranging from small New England towns to remote corners of Greenland and South America. His writing has appeared in regional newspapers, national outlets, and across the GoNOMAD network.
In addition to his editorial work, Max hosts the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast. He is also a columnist for the Greenfield Recorder, where he writes about travel, community, and life in Western Massachusetts.
Max lives in South Deerfield, Massachusetts and still travels frequently. Visit his blog at MaxHartshorne.com
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