Ever planned the perfect northern road trip only to discover the bugs are trying to carry you away? In this episode of PassTheBrockly and Exploring America State by State, we uncover the truth about black fly season across the northern United States and eastern Canada.

From the forests of Maine and Vermont to the Adirondacks of New York and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we explain when black flies emerge, why they’re so aggressive, and — most importantly — the BEST times to visit these beautiful destinations without having your camping, hiking, RV travel, or outdoor adventures ruined by swarming biting flies.

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…this episode will help you plan smarter and travel at the right time of year.

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Whether you’re planning your next summer vacation, content creation trip, or RV journey, this episode could save your trip from becoming a buzzing nightmare.

Join PassTheBrockly as we continue Exploring America…

Join us as we relive one of our favorite RV adventures ever — exploring the rugged coastlines, hidden gems, scenic drives, lobster shacks, and unforgettable small towns of Maine.

On this episode of Exploring America State by State, we share our real experiences traveling from Tennessee through Vermont and New Hampshire before arriving in coastal Maine. From overnight RV stops in Scarborough and Freeport to fresh lobster in Portland and watching sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, this trip quickly became one of the most memorable journeys we’ve ever taken.

We’ll talk about:
• RV travel tips for Maine
• Overnight parking in Scarborough, Freeport, and Bar Harbor
• The famous Holy Donut in Portland
• Hidden gems like Eartha — the world’s largest rotating globe
• Exploring L.L.Bean’s flagship store in Freeport
• Downtown Portland and Portland Head Light
• Acadia National Park highlights including Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, Sand Beach, and Cadillac Mountain
• Bar Harbor travel tips and avoiding cruise ship crowds
• Scenic drives, hiking trails, lighthouses, and coastal photography spots
• Real-world RV considerations for tunnels, parking, and campground access

If you’re planning a Maine road trip, an Acadia National Park vacation, or a Northeast RV adventure, this episode is packed with practical travel tips, personal experiences, and hidden gems that will help you plan your own unforgettable journey.

So grab a coffee, hit the open road, and come explore Maine with us — one stop at a time.

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In This Episode we travel to Vermont, New Hamshire and Massachusetts. We make a detour to Scarborough, ME for some "Holy Donuts" and then make our way to Salem, Boston, Plymouth and Cape Cod.  

In Episode 3 we head northeast to explore the coastal towns of Maine. We visit Scarborough, Portland, Freeport, Yarmouth, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

In our last episode we talked about how we embarked on this journey, and the carousel of RV's we evaluated, and finally settled in on the one that fit our current travel style, which was the class B RV. In this episode, we will talk more about our class B RV.

This is the first PassTheBrockly Podcast episode.  We introduce ourselves, detail what our topics will be and provide some background on how we got were we are today in our RV Travel adventures.  Check it out!