West Quoddy Head Light at night
Foghorns will likely sound less often on the Maine coast this year. For some, the nostalgia is already as thick as pea soup.
Orr's Island, Maine
Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from January.
Les Chalets Français, Maine Summer Camp
At a Maine island summer camp, one urban exile learns a valuable lesson (if not any French).
Where in Maine, Down East Magazine
Each month, Down East editors select our favorite response to “Where in Maine?” Here is our favorite letter from December.
Maine Winter, Cars, Down East
In Maine, the best way to protect your car from the rigors of ice, snow, and salt is to swap it out for a “winter beater.”
Mount Katahdin from within Baxter State Park.
Baxter State Park’s administration has threatened to reroute the end of the Appalachian Trail off Katahdin. Don’t worry — we have some ideas for the new terminus.
Maine Fall Foliage, Down East Magazine
Join us as we explore Maine's orchards, hills, and hidden ponds; mountains and waterfalls; and wild rivers and lakes on the ultimate Maine fall foliage tour.
Portland proper isn’t the only foodie haven on Casco bay. Just a ferry ride away, the islands are scenic spots for scrumptious coastal dining.
Maine State Parks - Popham
We asked Down East readers to pick one favorite from among Maine’s more than 50 stunning state parks and historic sites. Hundreds of you answered the call. See if your favorites made the list — then pack a picnic, grab your backpack, and go outside to play.
For a new breed of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, running is the new walking. Scott Jurek recently established a new fastest known time for an end-to-end supported hike of the AT.