25+ things to do in Maine this winter
Winter in Maine may seem like a quiet affair—that is, unless you’re in the know.
Exploring Maine’s winter wilds after dark
Keep your sense of wonder open to the delights of a winter’s night with these ideas for experiencing the natural world after dark.
Reclaim your tech-life balance
Building a healthier relationship with technology doesn’t mean cutting it out of your life altogether.
Maine Fibershed is building a local fiber economy
A Maine-based natural fiber system could nourish our soil, protect land and provide an alternative to resource-intensive fast fashion.
Tell me s’more
Even if you’re all grown up, you can experience the magic of sleepaway camp at these Maine retreats that welcome families across the generations.
Discover Maine’s undersea world
Beyond Maine’s shoreline lies a vast and mysterious world. Aquariums, museums and other venues offer a wealth of opportunities to get to know this undersea realm and a few of the creatures that call it home.
Beach reads inspired by Maine
Sustainable Bookshelf Volume VII
These books perfect for a beach day range from breezy, feel-good fiction to dark mysteries, all by authors who have found inspiration from time well spent in Maine.
Welcome center to open at Katahdin Woods and Waters
The new Tekαkαpimək Visitor Contact Station provides stunning vistas and rich cultural context for visitors to the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument.
Maine agricultural fairs: 2024 dates
Every weekend in the summer, there is at least one agricultural fair happening in Maine.
The Maine General Store Tour
The small-town general store offers something retail giants don’t: community & connection.
Local ingredients bring world-class flavor to “Maine Craft Pizza”
There are few places in the world where you can source a pizza’s ingredients entirely from one region. Maine is one of those places.
Get on gravel
Take the road less traveled. Gravel bikes are a gateway to miles of off-road adventure.
Explore the Summer 2024 edition
On the cover: Sebago Lake is a giant among Maine’s lakes and the deepest, too. With coves and forested inlets and opportunities to sail, angle, swim and camp, the lakes region is a favorite for summer adventures.
Story Sharing Suppers: Eat, drink & build community
This Maine nonprofit combines homemade food with heartfelt storytelling at unique potluck events.
Sustainable Bookshelf Volume VI
Get ready to travel to the bottom of the sea, imagine life as a bird, and follow a child determined to clean up their neighborhood, one piece of trash at a time.
10 museums you may have missed (but shouldn’t)
You can see ancient indigenous tools, contemporary art, meteorites from Mars and more at these unique places of wonder.
Finding community in adaptive winter sports
Maine is rich in adaptive winter sports programs that allow people with disabilities to experience the joy of skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and more.
Borrow more than books at Maine public libraries
Check out anything from musical instruments to microscopes from Maine’s Libraries of Things
Backcountry accommodations
Skiing, snowshoeing and staying in Maine’s winter wilds can be an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind adventure
Stories in the Snow: Tracking Maine wildlife in winter
Learning how to track wild animals is a great way to get outside and enjoy a winter’s day, and fresh snow offers boundless opportunities.