Exploring Maine—taking in its farmland vistas, lowtide hikes, and scenic mountaintops—takes a whole lot of driving. That often means that the cities and towns you’re driving through feel like just that: somewhere you’re sorta-kinda passing through temporarily. Yet Maine’s meteoric rise in tourism over the last ten years hasn’t just been about outdoor adventure and …
At the eastern extremity of the continental United States, Maine’s more than 3000 miles of coastal frontage lends itself to an endless array of beautiful destinations to watch the day’s early light race across the horizon. The sun’s rays hit Maine’s coast first before anywhere else in the country. The region’s relationship with the sunrise …
Read moreDawnland Destinations: Best Spots to Watch the Sunrise in Maine
With a nickname like Vacationland, it’s safe to bet that Maine is a great choice when you’re looking for a little getaway from the day-to-day grind! This gorgeous state is known for its rugged and rocky coastline that is dotted with historic lighthouses, and the vast wilderness that has been dutifully conserved and has some …
Do you dream of visiting the coast of Maine? Do you envision iconic lighthouses set on rocky shores, pots filled to the brim with bright red lobsters, pine trees towering overhead? 3 days in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park should do the trick. That perfect Maine vision is what you will find on beautiful …
Read moreThe Perfect 3 Day Itinerary: Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor
A touch of the winter blues isn’t exactly unreasonable as we head into January with frigid temperatures and less snow throughout Maine than usual. Though we’re all eagerly awaiting fresh powder and frozen lakes for outdoor winter fun and gorgeous winter landscapes frosted in white, thoughts of sunny summer days are an understandable sliver of …
Read moreA Winter Blues Cure-All: Maine’s Best Lobster Pounds and Fry Shacks
Maine’s natural landscapes—coastal granite cliffs, mountaintop rock spires, rolling farmland, crystal clear lakes, and everything in between—position the state as a touristic haven for outdoor adventure and long road trips on the hunt for scenic splendor. The lakes and mountains of western and northern Maine are a clear crown jewel of exploration, and the combination …
Ah, Maine. Definitely an amazing destination, and in the whole of England, it remains my second favorite state. (I’m a proud Vermonter!) Those planning an adventure in Maine will find that there is no end to the activities, sites, and visual delights of this state. You’re in for fun from north to south and east …
Read more50 Things to Do in Maine: Your Essential ME Travel Guide
You can’t swing a bean boot or a shuck an oyster without bumping into a Mainer truly convinced that Maine is the best possible place to live and willing to explain exactly why in resounding detail. There’s no shortage of reasons, we’re inclined to agree. But frosty mornings and a sudden, near-constant craving for hot …
Read more7 Reasons Why Christmas in Maine is the Absolute Best
When the temperature drops and the days shorten, a fair number of avid outdoor enthusiasts have a tough time adjusting. After a sunny summer of warm alfresco adventures, it’s a difficult adjustment to feel cooped up with significantly less daylight. We feel it even more so in Maine—the Downeast coast gets the sunrise before anyone …
Read more5 Awesome Maine Winter Activities + Sports (Other Than Skiing)
What’s that coming in off the water? Is that Santa… arriving by Lobster boat??? Looks like Christmas in Maine again! The brisk winter wind blowing in brings an extra chill to this part of New England, but Mainers know how to fortify themselves against the cold with bonfires, hot cocoa, and homes decorated to the …