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Spring in Maine is a perfect time to visit some of our beautiful natural attractions, when traffic is low and you can find peace and quiet while communing with nature.  Here are a few of our lesser-known favorite destinations.

Here at Rancourt & Co, Kudu suede is one of the most beautiful and durable leathers we offer. Its soft and supple qualities make the leather instantly comfortable without compromising its durability. This leather is tough as nails and comes from an animal that can withstand the harshest of environments in southern Africa. So what is Kudu?  Kudu is a type of wild African antelope native to the southwestern regions of the continent. Its preferred territory is made up of thick thorn brush and tall vegetation, causing the animal to acquire deep scratches and scrapes throughout its life. Oddly enough, they like to...

Smith's Leather Balm started from an idea when Shane Smith’s wife, Mandy, was reading the label of his leather conditioner. Concerned with the harsh and potentially harmful chemicals in it she came to realize it would be best to stay away from the product altogether because of what it could do to you, nevermind your shoes.

The Camp Moc has been around for almost 100 years, and it doesn't look like it's going away any time soon. So how did this famous Maine shoe come into existence?