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A Former Grocery Store Led To One Of Maine’s Oldest And Most Beloved Pubs

A Former Grocery Store Led To One Of Maine’s Oldest And Most Beloved Pubs

This Easy Nature Trail In Maine Winds Through Scarborough Marsh For Water Views Of All Sorts

This Easy Nature Trail In Maine Winds Through Scarborough Marsh For Water Views Of All Sorts

Winter In Maine Might Actually Be The Best Time To Hit The Beach With These 8 Beautiful Coastal Strolls

Winter In Maine Might Actually Be The Best Time To Hit The Beach With These 8 Beautiful Coastal Strolls

Get Cozy With A Weekend Getaway In This Charming Tiny House In Maine

Get Cozy With A Weekend Getaway In This Charming Tiny House In Maine

Maine Facts

Capital Augusta
Nickname The Pine Tree State
Bird Black-capped chickadee
Highest Elevation 5,267 ft (Mt. Katahdin)
Flower White Pine Cone
Song "State of Maine Song"
Counties 16
Dessert blueberry pie
Treat whoopie pie

Around Maine

Maine’s Tallest And Longest Train Trestle Offers Some Of The Most Astounding Views In The State

Maine’s Tallest And Longest Train Trestle Offers Some Of The Most Astounding Views In The State

The Porter Preserve White Loop Trail Offers Views Of A Hidden Maine Beach That You’ll Probably Have All To Yourself

The Porter Preserve White Loop Trail Offers Views Of A Hidden Maine Beach That You’ll Probably Have All To Yourself

The Breathtaking Waterfront Restaurant In Maine Where The View Is As Good As The Food

The Breathtaking Waterfront Restaurant In Maine Where The View Is As Good As The Food

There’s An Alpaca Farm Airbnb In Maine And There’s Nothing More Adorable

There’s An Alpaca Farm Airbnb In Maine And There’s Nothing More Adorable

The Remote Hike To The Woods In Maine Winds Through The Allagash Wilderness Waterway

The Remote Hike To The Woods In Maine Winds Through The Allagash Wilderness Waterway

You’ll Need The Whole Weekend To Explore All 244 Acres Of The Wolfe’s Neck Center in Maine

You’ll Need The Whole Weekend To Explore All 244 Acres Of The Wolfe’s Neck Center in Maine

The Only Thing More Enchanting Than Spending The Night At Aragosta At Goose Cove Is Enjoying A Meal There

The Only Thing More Enchanting Than Spending The Night At Aragosta At Goose Cove Is Enjoying A Meal There

Take An Easy Loop Trail Past Some Of The Prettiest Scenery In Maine On The Philbrick Trail

Take An Easy Loop Trail Past Some Of The Prettiest Scenery In Maine On The Philbrick Trail

The Charming Maine General Store That’s Been Open Since Before The Civil War

The Charming Maine General Store That’s Been Open Since Before The Civil War

The 7 Most Haunted Hikes In Maine Are Still Plenty Beautiful This Time Of Year

The 7 Most Haunted Hikes In Maine Are Still Plenty Beautiful This Time Of Year

The Compass Harbor Trail Might Be One Of The Most Beautiful Short-And-Sweet Hikes To Take In Maine

The Compass Harbor Trail Might Be One Of The Most Beautiful Short-And-Sweet Hikes To Take In Maine

Chow Down On These 7 Foods In Maine When Lobster Rolls Aren’t In Season

Chow Down On These 7 Foods In Maine When Lobster Rolls Aren’t In Season

This Secluded Resort On A Sleepy Maine Lake Is Perfect For Getting Away From It All

This Secluded Resort On A Sleepy Maine Lake Is Perfect For Getting Away From It All

The Desert Of Maine Is One Of The Strangest Places You Can Go In Maine

The Desert Of Maine Is One Of The Strangest Places You Can Go In Maine

The Early Bird Gets The Views At These 7 Magnificent Places To Watch The Sunrise In Maine

The Early Bird Gets The Views At These 7 Magnificent Places To Watch The Sunrise In Maine

Feel Like You’re Walking On Water When You Explore The Scarborough Eastern Trail In Maine

Feel Like You’re Walking On Water When You Explore The Scarborough Eastern Trail In Maine

You Can Stay Overnight In An Incredible Cabin On Your Very Own 23-Acre Private Island In Maine

You Can Stay Overnight In An Incredible Cabin On Your Very Own 23-Acre Private Island In Maine

These 6 Restaurants In Maine Are So Good They Were Featured On Television

These 6 Restaurants In Maine Are So Good They Were Featured On Television

Your Tastebuds Will Take Flight When You Visit Pilots Cove Cafe On An Active Runway In Maine

Your Tastebuds Will Take Flight When You Visit Pilots Cove Cafe On An Active Runway In Maine

Get Outside With These 10 Accessible Trails In Maine That Are Great For Many

Get Outside With These 10 Accessible Trails In Maine That Are Great For Many

The Most Haunted Place In Maine Is Said To Be Mount Hope Cemetery And This Is Why

The Most Haunted Place In Maine Is Said To Be Mount Hope Cemetery And This Is Why

The Ship Harbor Nature Trail In Maine Said To Be Haunted By The Ghosts Of Those Who Perished Here

The Ship Harbor Nature Trail In Maine Said To Be Haunted By The Ghosts Of Those Who Perished Here

Mainers Should Brace Themselves For The Potential For The First Snow Of The Season This Week

Mainers Should Brace Themselves For The Potential For The First Snow Of The Season This Week

This Enormous Warehouse Of Used Books In Maine Will Be Your New Favorite Destination

This Enormous Warehouse Of Used Books In Maine Will Be Your New Favorite Destination

The Only Bridge Connecting Deer Isle To Mainland Maine Has A Fascinating History

The Only Bridge Connecting Deer Isle To Mainland Maine Has A Fascinating History

The Chapman Inn In Maine Is So Haunted It Has A Special Certification To Prove It

The Chapman Inn In Maine Is So Haunted It Has A Special Certification To Prove It

Off The Beaten Path In Porter Preserve, You’ll Find A Breathtaking Maine Overlook That Lets You See For Miles

Off The Beaten Path In Porter Preserve, You’ll Find A Breathtaking Maine Overlook That Lets You See For Miles

Nothing Says Fall Is Here More Than A Visit To Maine’s Charming Alpaca Farm

Nothing Says Fall Is Here More Than A Visit To Maine’s Charming Alpaca Farm

Hike Through A Former World World II Fort In Maine At Battery Steele

Hike Through A Former World World II Fort In Maine At Battery Steele

You Can Spend A Very Hoppy Night In The Cottage Above This Community Brewery In Maine

You Can Spend A Very Hoppy Night In The Cottage Above This Community Brewery In Maine

The Quintessential Coastal Views From The Marginal Way Footpath Are Oh-So Maine

The Quintessential Coastal Views From The Marginal Way Footpath Are Oh-So Maine

A Strange And Smelly Bug Is Appearing In Parts Of Maine And We’d Like Them To Leave Now

A Strange And Smelly Bug Is Appearing In Parts Of Maine And We’d Like Them To Leave Now

Recently Named The Most Beautifully Historic Hotel In Maine, The Colony Is Totally Stay-Worthy

Recently Named The Most Beautifully Historic Hotel In Maine, The Colony Is Totally Stay-Worthy

Artist’s Bridge Is A Tiny, Scenic Stop In Maine Worth Taking A Detour For

Artist’s Bridge Is A Tiny, Scenic Stop In Maine Worth Taking A Detour For

The New Terramor Outdoor Resort Near Acadia National Park Will Make Your Visit In Maine Truly Special

The New Terramor Outdoor Resort Near Acadia National Park Will Make Your Visit In Maine Truly Special

Have Coffee Delivered Right To Your Door By Vagabond Coffee Car In Maine

Have Coffee Delivered Right To Your Door By Vagabond Coffee Car In Maine

Quoddy Head State Park Is A Fascinating Spot in Maine That’s Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

Quoddy Head State Park Is A Fascinating Spot in Maine That’s Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

8 Maine Natural Wonders You Need To Add To Your Outdoor Bucket List For 2020

8 Maine Natural Wonders You Need To Add To Your Outdoor Bucket List For 2020

Timberwolves BBQ In Rural Maine Was Named The Best Burger In The State

Timberwolves BBQ In Rural Maine Was Named The Best Burger In The State

This Exhilarating Hike Takes You To a Crystal Blue Lake In Maine

This Exhilarating Hike Takes You To a Crystal Blue Lake In Maine

This Delightful Cottage Has Been Named The Best In Maine For Fall Foliage Viewing

This Delightful Cottage Has Been Named The Best In Maine For Fall Foliage Viewing

The Landing Store Has Been Around For More Than 100 Years And They’ve Got The Best Food Around

The Landing Store Has Been Around For More Than 100 Years And They’ve Got The Best Food Around

The Precipice Trail Is A Challenging Hike In Maine That Will Make Your Stomach Drop

The Precipice Trail Is A Challenging Hike In Maine That Will Make Your Stomach Drop

This Trail In Lubec, The Easternmost Town In Maine Offers Enchanting Forest And Water Views

This Trail In Lubec, The Easternmost Town In Maine Offers Enchanting Forest And Water Views

Pilgrim’s Inn Bed & Breakfast In Maine Is The Ultimate Coastal Getaway

Pilgrim’s Inn Bed & Breakfast In Maine Is The Ultimate Coastal Getaway

Maine’s Oldest Tavern In The Jameson Tavern Is A Haunted Gem Worth Seeking Out

Maine’s Oldest Tavern In The Jameson Tavern Is A Haunted Gem Worth Seeking Out

A Short But Beautiful Hike, Mariaville Falls Trail Leads To A Little-Known Waterfall In Maine

A Short But Beautiful Hike, Mariaville Falls Trail Leads To A Little-Known Waterfall In Maine

One Of The Highest Bridges In The Whole Country Is Right Here In Maine

One Of The Highest Bridges In The Whole Country Is Right Here In Maine

Deboullie Public Lands Is An Incredible Spot In Maine That Will Bring Out Your Inner Explorer

Deboullie Public Lands Is An Incredible Spot In Maine That Will Bring Out Your Inner Explorer

Follow An Old Abandoned Railroad To A Small Town On This Enchanting Maine Trail

Follow An Old Abandoned Railroad To A Small Town On This Enchanting Maine Trail