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.

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.

These summit hikes take an hour or less to reach stunning panoramic vistas.

Sweet-scented azaleas, bee balm, roses, and phlox. Here are our favorite public gardens to enjoy in Maine (and one in neighboring New Hampshire!).

From berry picking to cheese tasting, and kayaking to cafes, you’ll find no shortage of fun to be had on Maine organic farms.

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.

Maine’s extensive land trusts and parks offer unparalleled hiking experiences across the state.

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.

When it comes to the great outdoors, to paraphrase Aldous Huxley, there is the known, there is the unknown…and in between, there are Maine Guides.

Acadia National Park marks the centennial of its founding with a big celebration highlighting a century of conservation and stewardship.

These healing yoga retreats combine time away with a healthy serving of yoga and mindfulness.

This four-season guide helps hikers find and enjoy some of Maine’s best trails, from the southern beaches to the northeastern reaches of Downeast Maine.

With more coastline than California, Maine is a worldwide surfing destination, having been visited by such pro surfers as Dion Agius and Warren Smith.

Maine’s land trusts provide miles of hiking trails to freely explore.

Maine is truly a child’s wonderland, with countless natural wonders to experience and explore. Here are some family-friendly activities unique to Maine that your kids are sure to enjoy.

These environmentally friendly spas are celebrating local ingredients, using non-toxic and repurposed building materials and incorporating the beauty of the natural world into therapies unique to Maine.

A growing number of winter markets are giving us access to locally grown foods direct from farmers year-round.