A river runs through it, they say. In Maine, it certainly does. In addition to incredible coastline and lovely lakes, we’ve got some beautiful rivers and streams. And, they’re not just for the summer! Check out these waterways any time of year to experience more of the beauty that Maine has to offer.

1. Royal River, Yarmouth
Bob Travis / Flickr
2. Acadia National Forest Stream, Mount Desert Island, Maine
David Seibold / Flickr
3. Penobscot River, Pittston Academy Grant
Mark Plummer / Flickr
4. Lake Cobbosseecontee, Monmouth
Chris Goldberg / Flickr
5. Carrabassett River, Kingfield
Axel Drainville / Flickr
6. Wild River, Tributory of Androscoggin River, Hastings
The B's / Flickr
7. Allagash River, Aroostook
Jack Heddon / Flickr

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8. St. Croix River, Calais
Doug Kerr / Flickr
9. Kenduskeag Stream
Justin Russell / Flickr
10. Dead River, Flagstaff Lake
Julian Boed / Flickr
11. Saco River, East Limington
InAweofGod'sCreation / Flickr
12. Sheepscot River, Head Tide
Red Comma / Flickr
13. Salmon Falls River, South Berwick
not on your nelly / Flickr
14. New Meadows River, West Bath
Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr
15. Moose River, Moose River
Pauline Rosenberg / Flickr

Have you visited any of these rivers? What are the best ones near you?

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