The Maine Store That’s In The Middle Of Nowhere But So Worth The Journey
By Michelle|Published February 06, 2018
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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The best part about spending time in Maine is discovering the hidden gems, nestled within the nooks and crannies of small towns. For some, “middle of nowhere” might mean leaving their forest home and heading to the coast. For others, it might mean driving as far north as possible, stopping only when it’s necessary to pull out a passport. But for many, the “middle of nowhere” simply means a place they don’t often travel to see. Today, we’re talking about Greenville. While you may know where it is, there’s a good chance this fun store isn’t on the list of places you visit every day…though, we’d argue that maybe it should be!
Those who grew up in and near the Moosehead Lake Region might fondly remember the Moosehead Lake Indian Store.
The store plays a starring role in the memory of folks who spent summer at the lake, heading into town to see what they could afford to buy the Indian Store.
But, the two people who might have the fondest memories are the ones who have worked to create another version of their childhood memories in the form of Kamp Kamp.
Randy Coulton and Cheri Goodspeed are siblings who spent summers vacationing in the area. Together, they continue to create a modern take on the old Indian Store from years ago. Whether visitors come in and remember it from childhood or whether this is be their first time in the area, the goal is to provide something fun, interesting and worth coming back for.
It's hard to say just what kind of store Kamp Kamp is.
Kamp Kamp is mostly a way to remember how Greenville use to be. It's a way to spend an afternoon exploring a fun shop that will remind some of their childhoods.
The other area, overseen by Cheri, is meant to make people smile. The toys, fun socks, mugs, stickers and gags remind people not to take life too seriously.
Kamp Kamp is located at 3 Lily Bay Road, in the historic Shaw Block Building in downtown Greenville, Maine. You can reach them on 207-695-0789. Check them out online here.
You might also like this fun store in Maine! The oldest general store in the state is located in Hope and offers a quintessential stop for those searching for a piece of history and a sandwich!
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