About the Kennebec and its River Cities
Focusing on Nature, Art, and History
Dwell in Beauty
Find the beauty in the world and try to stay there, in mind if not in place.
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Find the beauty in the world and try to stay there, in mind if not in place. 〰️
The River Cities
Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale, and Gardiner
2025 Art Season
Information about artwalks, gallery showings, and plein air paint outs in and around the River Cities.
Musicians
Listings, links, and video of local musicians
Coming Soon:
Hiking Trails and Outdoor Activities in the River Cities area
History of the River Cities
Nature, Art and History Events
in and around the River Cities
While the term “River Cities” could be applied to a number of other cities (notably, Bath, Waterville and Skowhegan) here it refers to the cities of Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale, and Gardiner who have historically shared a close connection not only to the Kennebec but to each other.
Sites with more information about the River Cities
Nature:
Photos and information on the wildlife and ecosystem of the Kennebec.
This is the feed of the Nature videos
Art:
Videos and information about local artists. Currently featuring artists from around the the cities of Augusta, Hallowell, and Gardiner, or what we are calling the 3 Sisters.
This is the feed of the 3 Sisters Virtual Artwalk
History:
Photos and video on the history of the Kennebec and Central Maine. Topics include Martha Ballard, Then & Now photo comparisons, and Historical Factoids
Maine Moments:
There are so many beautiful sights in Maine beyond the Kennebec and these photos and video are a small sample.
Latest Video
On The Kennebec Photos and Merchandise
Sparkle Art Studio
(Closed for the Season)
129 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, Maine
Michel Paul Artist Studio
168 Water Street, Hallowell, Maine