Rural Area Life

The sun-kissed fields stretched endlessly as our car wound its way along the rural roadway, each of the 5,100+ mile journey whispering tales of bygone eras. Amidst the rural landscape stood the old barn, weathered by time yet exuding an undeniable charm that captured our eyes. It was an image of nostalgia, a silent witness to the passage of time and the stories woven into its aged wooden beams. As we passed by, a sense of connection tugged at us, igniting a spark of inspiration that lingered long after the barn disappeared from view. I began to take photos of the oldest barns throughout our 17 day journey from Maine to Florida and back. This journey was to check out other rural areas of the East Coast to possibly retire to in the coming years.

If you are visiting or living in a rural area, then driving on rural roads and less-traveled roads of your town is a necessary part of life. Driving in rural towns can be a unique experience, with more open roads and fewer people around. However, there are also some risks when driving on roads that might not be as well maintained or filled with heavy traffic. That was especially true in our area after recent flooding with many wash-outs in the area. There are some unique considerations to take into account when navigating these roadways, so let’s dive into what to look out for. You may want to warn your guests as they travel to visit you. Read more on the blog: https://ruralarealife.com/driving-in-rural-towns/ #rurallife

A beautiful sunset over the rural mountain areas. You can relax watching this nature inspiring video. Read more about living in a rural area: https://ruralarealife.com/blog/

This hummingbird came early and was looking for it's feeder. See more on: https://ruralarealife.com/blog/

After a rainy summer, we finally had a nice day at the lake. I had to take a video to share how serene it is. Read more about rural life on the blog: https://ruralarealife.com/blog/

This deer was very friendly and didn't run away from me as I took a few pictures and a video. Read more on the rural area life here: https://ruralarealife.com/blog/

We came across this on a ride yesterday in a nearby town. The traffic was stopped to get the cows back into the barn. You never know what you will come across on a rural road. More on rural area life: https://ruralarealife.com/

This is a video of a hiking area in our rural area. It's a cool spot to hike for most of the walk through the wooded area. However, you must have bug spray with you most of the season. From the black flies to mosquitoes there are always some bugs ready to bite you. Learn more on the blog: https://ruralarealife.com/

When you live or work out in the woods, especially in a rural area, you need a good bug spray. This one is from The Goat Farm. It smells wonderful. Read more on: https://ruralarealife.com/banishing-mayflies/

We had snow in Mid-May in Western Maine. It didn't stick to the roads but it came down in spurts throughout the day. https://ruralarealife.com/blog/ #snow #maysnow

It's hard to get images and videos while driving around in Maine near moose alley - where the moose most hang out. But this smaller moose, stayed close to the road as we drove by and blended in very well in the woods. We were lucky this time not get hit by the moose driving as we have experience 2x in the past several years. https://ruralarealife.com/wildlife-nuisance-control-tips/

My rural life is not always so peaceful. We went for a ride to visit a nearby rural town about an hour away. It looked peaceful until I got out of the vehicle. It's that time of the year for taking down trees and doing landscape work. See more on the blog: https://ruralarealife.com/my-rural-life/

This deer was smart and really looked before crossing the rural street. Moose are usually not as smart as the local deer. https://ruralarealife.com/wildlife-nuisance-control-tips/

This video was taken a while back and I forgot about it. Moose are huge animals and can be seen often in Maine. We have been hit 2x by moose in our truck. Seeing a head on the windshield is a bit frightening, to say the least. Read more about animal nuisances and beauty on the blog: https://ruralarealife.com/wildlife-nuisance-control-tips/

Deer love romping around the ice in the rural areas near the mountains.

You never know what you will see while driving on rural roads. More rural images on the blog: https://ruralarealife.com/blog/