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

There’s a good chance that your next blanket or sweater wasn’t just made in Maine—it was born and raised here, too. Take a short drive into farm country, and you might even get to meet the sheep, goat, alpaca, llama or rabbit that produced it.

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.

Summer theater has a long tradition in Maine, dating to the days when vacationers traveled here by rail, boat and car for idyllic holidays. That tradition is changing, but remains intact.

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.