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Travel & Outdoors
From farms to footpaths, five ways to love the fall in Maine’s scenic south.
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Even Vacationland still hides pockets of undiscovered country. We’re spilling the beans on 10 super-scenic locales you’ve probably never visited — but should.
Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from August’s photo of Whaleboat Island.
Mainers aren’t exactly known for their rapid adoption of new technologies, however the suggestion of fewer Route 1 traffic jams could change that.
Heading north from Key West, Route 1 wends its way across 15 East Coast states — but we’re confident Maine has the best of it. Let’s hit the road.
Transform an ordinary lighthouse visit into an all-day coastal getaway. Start here, with five unique day trips perfect for a late-summer Saturday by the sea.
From town to trail, here’s how to avoid the crowds, find the park’s secret gems, and make your Acadia adventure unforgettable.
Almost 60 years later, memories of a transformative summer, childhood hijinks, and smokes at the beach still smolder.
It’s time to lay anchor. Our pictorial tribute to the eight port towns and peaceful coves we never tire of gazing at.
Palace Playland’s newest coaster brings the heat.