You might already know that Maine is the largest supplier of lobster in the country, but have you ever visited the beautiful blueberry fields in Maine? Did you know that Vacationland is actually the second-largest producer of blueberries? But, not just any blueberry. It's the Maine blueberry that's our claim to fame. These juicy and delightful little blue fruits are different than the big ones. They're smaller and (we think!) sweeter and even more delicious. Another great thing about them is the harvest. Read on to find out what makes the Maine blueberry fields in Maine so special... and something you must experience:

Maine's blueberry fields supply not just the USA, but the entire world with the best blueberries you can find.

These juicy gems are small and irregular in shape, but somehow pack a flavor that's uniquely strong and very Maine.

If Maine is the blueberry capital of the world, Cherryfield is the Maine blueberry capital.

Fun fact: Its name might come from the fact that the area was once rich with cherries. Cherryfield is home to the world's largest growers of the Maine blueberry, Jasper Wyman & Sons.

While Cherryfield is the epicenter, the entire Downeast region is full of blueberry fields in Maine. They are known as "blueberry barrens."

In fact, at least half of Maine's 85 million pounds of commercial wild blueberries are grown in this region alone.

Blueberries are traditionally a summer fruit and June is when the plants are pollinated by local bees.

In mid to late-August, Maine blueberries here are harvested, packaged, and sent to places all over the world to become snackable fruit or ingredients for baked goods.

This process makes the perfect pancakes possible!

As well as the most perfect desserts you can eat.

Only about half the blueberry fields in Maine are harvested and the rest are left in place. This is where things get interesting! When left to grow, the wild blueberries begin to change, turning this bold red color.

Up close, they're interesting, but looking at them from afar is where the striking color really becomes impressive. Entire fields, as far as the eye can see, are a bold red color. Red... not blue, like you'd expect from blueberry fields.

When looked at against the backdrop of evergreens and blue sky, the bold red color of these Maine blueberry fields is just jaw dropping.

This area isn't widely visited, making it a great place to go if you want to get off-the-beaten path and away from the tourist trail to see some blueberry fields in Maine.

And, you're free to explore as long as you don't trespass on a private farm's property.

Getting to these blueberry fields in Maine is fairly straightforward, actually.

Make your way to Bangor, then take Route 9 to 193 towards Cherryfield. The trip from Bangor is about an hour and a half.

Get more information on what you can do in Cherryfield, Maine.

Have you ever paid a visit to these beautiful Maine blueberry fields? It really is a bucket-list must for anyone living in Vacationland. Tell us about your experiences in the comments!

Explore Maine more by heading on one its many hiking trails. Check out what AllTrails has near you.

If you can't get enough Maine blueberries, you'll also want to check out this epic roadside attraction in Columbia Falls, which takes the Pine Tree State's love of blueberries to a whole other level. Maine's Wild Blueberry Land is definitely the most delicious roadside attraction in America, as it's both a tourist destination and a bakery. In terms of things to do, there's a blueberry-themed mini-golf course - a must for anyone visiting. Inside the behemoth blueberry, you'll find just about anything you could possibly want involving blueberries: pies, muffins, scones, jams, jellies, baking mixes, candy, teas and coffee, ice cream, dog treats, and more. A celebration of Maine's bluest bounty, there really is nowhere else in the world quite like Wild Blueberry Land!

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