Experience Maine Summer 2026

Anchored in Maine

A boutique stay, harbor cruises, and a vision for connections in Midcoast Maine WRITTEN BY ERINNE MAGEE Before landing in Maine, Lisa Gant and Alex Pelling left the U.K. and traveled the globe by RV, visiting 65 countries in five years in search of a place…

Sharing the outdoors

Maine gear sharing opportunities you should know about WRITTEN BY DYLAN SAVAGEAU For many Mainers, the biggest obstacle between staying home and heading to the great outdoors is not motivation. It’s the cost. A quality backpack, tent, canoe, or pair of skis can cost hundreds or…

From trail to table

Eating well around Baxter State Park WRITTEN BY JOANNA O’ LEARY Katahdin. Its very name evokes extreme physical challenges: treacherous climbs, arduous hikes, nimble kayaking. To tackle the aforementioned — as well as any “lesser” feats — you have to fuel up. Trail mix just isn’t going…

Maritime meal times

Savor Maine’s coastal cuisine with an on-the-water experience WRITTEN BY JOANNA O’ LEARY What’s better than dining al fresco? How about dining al fresco al mare — outside on the sea? Thanks to Maine’s extensive waterways and cragged coast, opportunities abound to enjoy snacks, beverages, and…

Explore Maine’s coast

Maine coastal access guide offers hundreds of places to visit WRITTEN BY BRITTNEY NICKERSON Maine Coastal Program is offering a free, comprehensive guide to the state’s coastal public access areas this summer with the release of a new Coastal Access Guide. From Kittery to Calais, the…

Grab a Paddle

Canoeing: A peaceful gateway to Maine’s wild places WRITTEN BY JASMINE CABANAW You may have heard the Maine folk saying, “You can’t get there from here.” This is only true if you haven’t been in a canoe. The history of canoeing in Maine dates back more…

Six magical Maine places

WRITTEN BY EMILY BURNHAM Maine during the warmer months can sometimes feel overrun by visitors. The most popular cultural and natural landmarks are so full of people it’s hard to connect with the beauty on display. That’s why many Mainers know you can find the same…

Learning adventures

WRITTEN BY SARAH COTTRELL Maine summers are a magical time of relaxation and adventure. If you’re looking for ways to get yourself, or your family, outside and into nature, consider checking out the many citizen science programs that will captivate and teach. Maine Audubon Annual Loon Count…