Enjoy The Best Of Maine With These 7 Unexpected Activities To Do Throughout The State
By Michelle|Published August 13, 2021
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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If you’ve spent enough time in Maine you know that there’s never a shortage of things to do! It’s easy to find them because many are so great, they’re repeatable. Head to the beach, take a hike, enjoy a swimming hole. In the winter and fall, it’s fun to enjoy all the cold-weather activities meant to keep us warm and cozy. Today we’re laying out a few other things you might want to try. These activities are a little unexpected and we think it’s fun to know they exist even if you don’t take part yourself.
1. A Moose Safari with Lone Wolf Guiding Services, Shirley Mills
The only thing more synonymous with Maine than a lighthouse might be a moose! You can spot them throughout the state if you're at the right place at the right time. Or, you can sign onto a moose safari trip with these guides who will take you exactly where you need to go! You can learn more about them here!
2. Canoe at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, Scarborough
There are plenty of places to get outside in Maine, but this one just minutes from Portland offers some of the best scenery in the state. The marsh offers a great example of tidal changes (the state has the most dramatic one on the east coast!) and in the summer you can canoe and kayak throughout. If you prefer dry land, take the trail just beyond the Audubon Center. You can ask them where to turn off if you're not sure where to go. Check out more on their website.
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3. Try Rock Climbing with a Guide at Atlantic Climbing School, Bar Harbor
You don't need to be a seasoned adventurer to try your hand at climbing. Simply sign on with these guides who are equipped to handle everyone from beginners to those who are experienced but want to learn more about climbing in Maine. Check them out here!
There are tons of beautiful waterways in Maine, but the rivers are some of our favorites. With varying degrees of movement you can enjoy tubing on the calmer ones and thrilling whitewater rafting on the larger ones. A great way to do it is at Northern Outdoors and you can learn how by checking out this article.
5. Hike the Gulf Hagas Rim Trail, Brownville Junction
This hike is one of the most beautiful in the state, while also being one of the most challenging. the eight-mile route leads through the forest Gulf Hagas, the Grand Canyon of the East. Enjoy lots of waterfalls along the way! You can learn more about it by checking out this article.
6. Take in Moosehead Lake from Above with Currier's Flying Service, Greenville Junction
Moosehead Lake is Maine's largest and it offers lots of fun activities. From swimming to boating to SUPing, this is a major summer destination. Fall and winter also offer scenery like nowhere else. But to truly take in its magnitude you'll want to try a seaplane where you'll get a bird's-eye-view! You can learn more about Currier's Flying Service and its fleet of planes by checking out their website.
7. Visit Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Penobscot County
Maine's newest national monument offers the perfect remote and scenic way to get a real feel for the state. It's comprised of more than 87,000 acres, which makes Acadia seem small! This is a great place to enjoy hiking, fishing and camping. You can learn more about it by checking out this article.
Have you done any of these things? If so, share any fun tips you have to enjoy them in the comments. And if you have anything else we can’t miss we’d love to hear about it!
