Maine

Maine is New England's largest and northernmost state. With one of the nation's sparsest populations, Maine is a good place to enjoy nature in a quiet setting.

Travel and Outdoors

For outdoor enthusiasts, Maine has plenty of areas to explore ranging from remote mountains to rugged coasts.

Acadia National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the U.S.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail, begins in Georgia and ends in Maine.

Located in the Highlands Region, Moosehead Lake, is the largest mountain lake in the eastern United States. The lake is a popular destination for site-seeing, wildlife viewing, fishing, boating, and other leisure activities.

Food

Several of America's most iconic foods are produced in Maine. The state is the nation's top producer of American lobsters. Other seafood includes clams, oysters, and a variety of fish.

Maine is also the number one state for wild blueberry production. Other important agricultural products include maple syrup and potatoes.

Maine's wealth of natural resources results in a delicious variety of local foods. Some of the best known dishes include lobster rolls, clam chowder, fried soft-shelled clams, broiled scallops, blueberry desserts, and many others.

Further Reading

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