You’ll Find The Best Of Maine’s Natural Wonders By Exploring These 8 Incredible Spots
If you love being impressed by Mother Nature, you’ll want to make sure you’re spending as much time as possible in Maine. From the coast to the mountains, not only is the landscape beautiful but a lot of it actually can’t be seen anywhere else in the country. These natural wonders can be found throughout the state and they’re easy to find.
A glacial erratic is a rock left by a glacier during the last Ice Age. This one, found by taking a short hike, is considered the largest in the state. While it might seem unimpressive to see a rock, we promise this one is pretty cool!
There's some debate about whether this cool natural wonder is in Canada or Maine, but we vote for Maine. It's just off the coast of Eastport and it's pretty cool to see. It happens when tidal currents meet between the Maine town and New Brunswick and it's considered one of the most dangerous in the world.
While some consider this spot a bit strange, it's actually one of our favorite places to take visitors. The area is about 40-acres and the unexplained "desert" simply comes from over-tilled land and glacially deposited sand.
This trail is a great way to get lost in nature without going far from the city. The trail features a unique estuary that's utterly surprising to see here. In addition, you'll want to check out the impressive cliffs.
Known as the Grand Canyon of the East, this beautiful waterfall is created by the West Branch of the Pleasant River. It cuts through high granite walls creating a three-mile network. It requires a long hike to reach, but it's beautiful.
One of the most famous natural wonders in the state, Thunder Hole can be found by taking the Park Loop Road and following the signs. Once there, you'll find the blasting sound of the air escaping a hidden cave as the waves crash in. Strange? Yes. Worth the visit? Yes!
There's a lot to explore here, but the natural wonder here is the impressively dramatic high tide. We all know that Maine has some of the most dramatic tidal changes on the east coast, but watching it in action is nothing short of amazing.
These caves offer ice and snow throughout the year, even in July! The hike to reach them is about a mile in the Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area. And while it's fairly simple to follow, the area itself is a bit remote. You can learn more about it by checking out this article.
What are your favorite natural wonders here in Maine? Let us know in the comments so we can get out and explore them!
It’s not entirely a natural wonder, but we have another special place for you to visit if you’re searching for unique attractions. The only bridge connecting Deer Isle to mainland Maine has a fascinating history.
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