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Acadia National Park in Winter Is a Little-Visited Marvel

Acadia's summertime splendor attracts millions of visitors, but in the depths of winter, the park takes on a different character: serene, austere, and magnificent.
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For MDI’s Clique of All-Season Swimmers, The Colder the Water, the Better

The women of Cold Tits, Warm Hearts love wading in when it's cold as a witch's...well, you know.
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How Northeast Harbor got its groove back, sixteen new and improved properties for your next Maine getaway, re-creating Maine’s first ship, and more.
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Dr. Sarah Parcak’s Favorite Maine Place

When she’s back in Maine, find the space archaeologist picnicking on MDI’s Seal Harbor Beach.
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10 Maine Races to Run Before You Die

From 5Ks to 50Ks, these scenic destination races draw runners from around the world.
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The Maine Winters I Remember — And the Ones Yet to Come

The author of the book The Last Winter recalls the cold, carefree Maine winters of his youth — and considers the transformed winters ahead.
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When It Was Time To Rebuild, They Went Smaller

We’re crushing on this 1,035-square-foot MDI camp with an outsize view.
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The Ultimate Maine Summer Guide

Your region-by-region preview of the traditions, activities, and events that make summer in the Pine Tree State unforgettable.
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Upstairs, Downstairs on MDI

Writing from her job as a maid in a grand estate with a colorful caretaker, an author finds fresh purpose.
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