MAINE:
THE PINE TREE STATE
BY
CLAY LARROY
Traveling is great
personal interests because it will make a more open-minded person when it comes
to interacting with people. It also made it easier to understanding as to why
people act the way they do in their own society and in a society as diverse as
the U.S. It has long been said that travels “broadens the mind”. Now new
evidence proves that jumping on a plane will not only make you smarter, but
more open-minded. When you need to plan a vacation contact me!
Little changes in the state of Maine. Forests and lakes still
cover 90% of the land, just as they did when Leif Ericson and his band of Viking
explorers first set foot on the coast. The 8,530km (5,300 mile) Maine coastline
from Kittery to Lubec still testifies to two vigorous traditions: fishing and
shipbuilding. The landscape is the by-product of massive ice age glacial
action, which cut bays, inlets and harbors into the mainland, and left over
2,000 rocky offshore islands.
Lobsters are plentiful here, with lobster pots dotting every
inlet, and 64 lighthouses guard the state's wildly beautiful coastline. Quaint
coastal villages come alive after the winter thaw and tourists flock to enjoy
New England charm and hospitality. Known as
"Vacationland," Maine witnesses a large population increase during
the summer months as visitors flock from across the US and around the world for
the state's beautiful coastline and beaches. Areas like York, Kennebunkport and
Kittery are all popular destinations (among many others) for summer holidays.
Maine's
vibrant cities, charming small towns and lush countryside offer plenty of
diverse accommodation options for all budgets, from cheap hotels and country
inns to luxury resorts and quaint historic bed and breakfasts. Adventure lovers
and romantics can experience the grandeur of the Maine wilderness from a cozy
North woods cabin. For a bit of luxury, try Maine's inns and resorts – they're
also perfect for ski breaks and weekend getaways.
Things to see and do in Maine
Art
galleries and antique shops
Browse
the bookshops, art galleries and antique shops of Kennebunk, Camden and
Rockland. To the east of Kennebunk, drive past the Kennebunkport summer home of
former US President George HW Bush and family.
Maine
lobster
Dine on
freshly caught Maine lobster, pick up a lobster roll from a roadside stall or
feast on New England clam chowder, soft-shell clams and blueberry pie.
Monhegan
Island
Take a
boat ride from Boothbay Harbour to Monhegan Island for a day's hiking or
inspiration for artists and photographers.
Owl's
Head Transportation Museum
Visit the
Owl's Head Transportation Museum near Rockland and see a vast collection of
antique and classic cars and aircraft, including a replica of the Wright Flyer.
Portland
Discover
Portland, Maine's largest city, and browse the Old Port Exchange for food and
handicrafts made in Maine. Ferries run to the nearby Casco Bay Islands (www.visitportland.com).
Whale
watching
Go whale
watching off the coast of Bar Harbor, or hike in Acadia National Park, boasting
19,277 hectares (47,633 acres) of lakes, woodlands, ponds and mountains.
Windjammer
cruise
Take a
3-5 day windjammer cruise on Penebscot Bay and explore one of America's best
cruising grounds. Departures leave from Rockport, Camden and Rockland.
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My grandfather once told her if you couldn't read with cold feet, there wouldn't be a literate soul in the state of Maine.Marilynne Robinson
Live life and travel often, the more you travel, the more memories you create!
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