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Travel & Outdoors

The Great Maine Travel Bonanza of 2020

The Great Maine Travel Bonanza of 2020

Pack your bags — experts say Maine is the place to travel this year.
Russell Currier's Aroostook County ski guide

Russell Currier’s Aroostook Skiing Guide

The Olympic biathlete comes home — and hits the trails.
snowmobiling Aroostook County at night

A Novice’s Guide to Snowmobiling Aroostook County

Maine's immense northernmost county is a braaap-er’s delight. Here's what you need to know.
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The Best Trails For Cross-Country Skiing in Maine

Maine is a cross-country skier’s Shangri-La, and this list of our favorite Nordic destinations proves it.
Freeport Revisited

The Best Shops in Freeport Are Not the Outlets

Local shops abound in Maine's retail mecca.
Don’t Call It Brrrr Harbor

Seven Reasons to Visit Bar Harbor This Winter

It’s a summer tourism mecca, but (shhhhh!) winter may be the best time to visit Bar Harbor.

5 Late-Season Maine Weekend Getaways

Winter ain’t here yet! Pick the right last-gasp weekend getaway and you can still get out and play before the snow flies.
Portland Head Light

Every Maine Lighthouse, Ranked

Our categorical (and categorically tongue-in-cheek) run-down of all 65 of Maine's beloved coastal lighthouses.
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The Perfect Fall Foliage Road Trip is in Western Maine

An autumn ramble through western Maine's backwoods and back roads.
Maine Birds

A Dilettante’s Guide to Maine Birding

A beginner-friendly handbook to the Maine-iest Maine species, the greatest great black hawks, the biggest big days, and more.

How to Pick the Right Camper For Your Next Adventure

These adventure-ready rigs go the extra mile in terms of comfort and convenience.
Southern Maine Beaches

The Ultimate Southern Maine Beach Guide

Maine’s southern coast offers the American summer vacation at its beach-blanket best. Grab a towel and come with us.
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