A Trip To Maine’s Neverending Blueberry Field Will Make Your Summer Complete
You might already know that Maine is the largest supplier of lobster in the country. For good reason! We have a lot of it and our lobstermen know exactly how to pull it up. But, there’s another food that comes from Maine that might surprise you. Vacationland is the second largest producer of blueberries! But, not just any blueberry. It’s the Maine wild blueberry that’s our claim to fame. These juicy and delightful fruits are different than the big ones. They’re smaller and (we think!) better tasting. Another great thing about them is the harvest. Read on to find out what makes the fields so special in August!
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Maine supplies not just the USA, but the entire world with the best blueberries you can find.
Fun fact: It's 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, known as "blueberry barrens."
In mid to late-August, the blueberries here are harvested, packaged and sent to places all over the world to become snackable fruit or ingredients for baked goods.
Make your way to Bangor, then take Route 9 to 193 towards Cherryfield. The trip from Bangor is about an hour and a half.
To spend the weekend in the area, head for the Englishman’s Bed and Breakfast on 122 Main Street in Cherryfield. Give them a call on 207-546-2337 to make a reservation. Load up on snacks at the Cherryfield General Store at 7 Main Street in Cherryfield.
Another beautiful way to spend the day in Maine is at this incredible overlook in Camden. You’ll see for miles and it’s great at any time of year!
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Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
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