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.
Get on gravel
Take the road less traveled. Gravel bikes are a gateway to miles of off-road adventure.
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.
DownEast of Eden
In far DownEast Maine, west of the Lubec waterfront, you’ll find the remarkable oasis of Cobscook Shores.
10 of Maine’s best lakes to visit
Enjoy the splendor of a day on a Maine lake – here are some of our favorites.
Stargazing in Maine: Where & when to go
Maine is blessed with some of the country’s best stargazing–including an official International Dark Sky Sanctuary, one of just 13 worldwide.
Citizen scientists are key to Maine’s clean lakes
Volunteers are instrumental in protecting the water quality of Maine lakes.
Snow much fun!: Getting active during winter in Maine
We talked to nine Mainers for whom winter is a time for playfulness. Exploration. Discovery. Connection. Camaraderie. Excitement. And joy.
Wild island adventures
Hundreds of opportunities for adventures abound on Maine’s wild islands, stretching from Kittery to the Canadian border.
Beyond Acadia: Hiking the far Downeast coast of Maine
Maine’s Downeast coastline is a magnificent landscape of broad peninsulas, wide bays, towering cliffs, spruce-studded islands, high tides and crashing surf. Here are seven day hikes you won’t soon forget.
Outdoor ice skating in southern Maine
Outdoor ice skating is even more special because it is fleeting. Here’s our favorite outdoor skating spots from maintained rinks and good ol’ fashioned community skating ponds.
Jump on a fat bike and enjoy winter from a new perspective
Experience Maine’s many trail networks via groomed snow and balloon-like tires. It’s time to saddle up for winter.
Winter adventures in Katahdin
A bounty of Nordic ski and snowshoe fun awaits winter visitors to the Katahdin region
Acadia National Park: A wonderland in wintertime
The glorious landscape of Mount Desert Island is wide open for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on 130 miles of trails and 57 miles of carriage roads. And the big bonus? Not a lot of people.
Resources to get you exploring Maine’s great outdoors!
Connecting to nature is healing and regenerative, and it provides extra motivation to take care of our only home. Get ready to get outside in Maine with the help of these resources!
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.
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.