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Book review: Beer Hiking New England
A wealth of great adventures await beer hikers in the pages of this colorful new guidebook.
Adventuring on Maine’s water trails
Maine is a veritable paradise of canoeing and kayaking opportunities for paddlers of every ability and interest level.
Hiking trails & craft breweries: a natural pairing
What could be better than a refreshing craft brew with your trail companions after an walk in the great outdoors?
Riding the trails
Mountain biking in Maine has become fun fare for everyone–with plenty of local trails for all abilities and over 20 locations to rent bikes.
Expeditions in art
Scattered throughout Maine are special places where art and adventure intersect: utterly unique destinations where you can see national art landmarks while experiencing Maine’s unmatched natural beauty.
Maine’s state parks: 5 gems to visit this year
Maine’s state park system encompasses 67,000 acres across 36 park units, ranging from Aroostook County to the Camden Hills and Quoddy Head to the Mahoosuc Range.
Off the beaten path: Lewiston
Nestled along the Androscoggin river, Lewiston is a city with a rich Franco-American heritage. Today, the city is shaped by a growing Somali community.
Off the beaten path: Biddeford
The former mill town of Biddeford has experienced a renaissance with popular eateries, breweries and nightlife.
Off the beaten path: Skowhegan
On the panoramic banks of the Kennebec River sits a community with a rich agricultural history.
Off the beaten path: Liberty & Union
Just inland from Rockland and Camden, you’ll find an idyllic community characterized by living simply and in harmony with nature.
Off the beaten path: Eastport & Lubec
The two easternmost cities in all of the United States, Eastport and neighboring Lubec share a border, history and culture with their Canadian neighbors.
A monumental adventure
The deep woods and pristine waters of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument have attracted visitors for several thousand years, from the native Wabanaki people to loggers, scientists, artists and explorers, to today’s outdoor adventurers.
Let’s go birding!
Maine’s richly diverse habitat is a magnet for hundreds of wild bird species.
Rachel Carson’s Maine
Environmentalist and author Rachel Carson’s legacy is visible all along the Maine coast, from flourishing bald eagles to conservation lands named in her honor.
Island adventures: six Maine destinations you can visit by ferry
Maine has an expansive coastline with hundreds of Islands ready for adventure. Accessible by public and private ferry services, these destinations offer inquisitive travelers the opportunity to experience a different pace of living.
10 short Maine hikes with big views
These summit hikes take an hour or less to reach stunning panoramic vistas.
8 must-see Maine gardens
Sweet-scented azaleas, bee balm, roses, and phlox. Here are our favorite public gardens to enjoy in Maine (and one in neighboring New Hampshire!).
Exploring Maine farms
From berry picking to cheese tasting, and kayaking to cafes, you’ll find no shortage of fun to be had on Maine organic farms.
Waterfall hikes around Maine
There are more than 360 named waterfalls in Maine, from block, cascade and fan falls to horsetail, plunge and punchbowl falls, and ranging across the state from Aroostook to Acadia, Cobscook to Cupsuptic and many places between.
Dining out with kids in Maine
These family-friendly dining spots are among the best in Maine. Some offer play spaces, others fantastic outdoor dining, and all have a great understanding of what families need most—quick, friendly service and satisfying, freshly made food.