Explore the spruce-studded mountains, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character of the Pine Tree State with Moon Maine. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries ranging from an eleven-day road trip through the whole state to a week exploring the coast, with ideas for every season Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Sample wild blueberries, farmstead cheeses, and preserves from roadside farmers' markets or find the best beachfront lobster shack. Trace picturesque lighthouses down the coast, stop to smell the roses at the botanical gardens, and taste some of Maine's best wines, craft beer, and mead. Watch the boats sway in a quiet harbor, mingle with locals over a "chowdah suppah," and unwind on a sandy pocket beach Outdoor adventures: Hike through majestic timberland forests or summit the peak of Katahdin on the final stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Take a moose safari, experience the rush of whitewater rafting, or ski the slopes at Sugarloaf. Canoe down the Allagash, paddle a sea kayak along the serpentine coastline, and immerse yourself in the secluded wilderness of Acadia National Park Honest advice from born-and-raised Maine local Hilary Nangle on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from luxury hotels and historic inns to budget campgrounds Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Essential information including background on Maine's landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture With Moon Maine's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the state. Hitting the road? Try Moon New England Road Trip. If you're headed north, try Moon Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island or Moon Montréal.
Discover Coastal Maine with Moon Travel Guides! Explore the best of Maine's spruce-studded islands, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character with Moon Coastal Maine.
Experience the best of Maine's spruce-studded islands, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character with Moon Coastal Maine.
Hilary is the perfect tour guide, providing suggestions for great trips such as Icons of the Maine Coast and Lighthouses, Lobster, and L.L. Bean.
This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps make navigating this beautiful and spectacular destination uncomplicated.
Watch the boats sway in a quiet harbor, unwind on a sandy pocket beach sandwiched between two headlands, or immerse yourself in the secluded wilderness of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park Honest insight from Maine native Hilary ...
Go skiing in the Green Mountains, or cozy up for an old-fashioned sleigh ride through the snow Honest advice on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around from Vermont local Jen Rose Smith Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps ...
From the best lobster in America to scenic lighthouses and old colonial towns, Moon Handbooks Coastal Maine is the guide to the best the coast has to offer, both on and off the beaten path.
The Donnell Pond Public Reserve Land comprises coastal lakes and mountains that offer exceptional hiking, paddling, fishing, and camping. Hike here for sweeping views over Mount Desert Island and Frenchman Bay.
Baker Island Light, built in 1828 during John Quincy Adams's presidency and rebuilt in 1855, is accessible only by boat, ... Entitled John Gilley, One of the Forgotten Millions, and reprinted in 1989 by Bar Harbor's Acadia Press, ...
In Maine, meandering drives, Victorian fishing villages, and scenic off-shore islands are both appealing and memorable. Maine local Kathleen M. Brandes's guide Moon Handbooks Maine helps you have a truly personal experience.