Ogunquit has always been know for its fireworks. Families have wonderful memories of gathering up blankets, packing snacks in a picnic basket and rolling in our red radio flyers towards Ogunquit Center to catch the best spot. (It used to be on the wall of the Sparhawk – right across from the little house. )

Becoming a Maine Environmental Leader hotel and ‘going green’ was a remarkable process at our Ogunquit resort. We really took on the challenge of Save the Planet or Else – as Schwarzenegger’s Newsweek cover shouted. We worked hard, but also had fun – such as starting a Surf ‘n’ Stay Package and having World Ocean Day celebrations.