When staff photographer Benjamin Williamson wants to shoot Maine at its most essential, he hops the ferry for Monhegan, 10 miles out to sea, year-round population about 60. We asked him a few of his favorite places to set up a tripod.
Travel & Outdoors
Want to see some of the coolest period architecture Maine has to offer? Grab a partner, and our guide, and hop in the car.
We asked some of Maine’s most seasoned boatmen (and women) about their most memorable moments from lives spent on the water.
Maine’s wild islands number in the thousands and are among the state’s crown jewels — and now more than ever, their conservation is key to preserving Maine’s essence.
Maine’s one-stop shop for outdoors adventure gets an upgrade.
Follow Route 1 beyond Ellsworth where a less trodden path of pure Down East Maine awaits.
An aimless walk in the woods is surprisingly good for you, as forest bathing guides like Jeff Brogan can attest.
For decades, the now-trending ancient practice of qigong has had a home in Bangor.
Silence is a hot commodity in wellness right now, but Patricia Brown and Surya-Chandra Das have been mindfully piping down since well before it was cool.
Yoga enthusiasts are hoofing it to a Westbrook farm to practice alongside some small, furry gurus.
Down East magazine knows Maine. And when it comes to Acadia National Park and the surrounding area, we've explored the best places to go and things to do. See our ultimate guide to Acadia!
What’s more therapeutic than hurling a razor-sharp ax? Not much, so long as you’re careful.