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Full Taylor Family Cross Country Skiing at Pineland Farms New Gloucester Maine 8

Things to Do at Pineland Farms in Winter: Cross Country Skiing, Igloos and More

Pineland Farms is a great winter activity destination in Freeport, near Portland, Maine. Here you'll find miles of groomed trails for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, there is ice skating and more. See how to add a day of winter sports to your time in Maine (and maybe have lunch in an igloo too).

Loons on Millinocket Lake on Wildlife Tour with New England Outdoor Center NEOC Millinocket Maine 2

Activities / Sights Maine Highlands

Wildlife Tours at NEOC: Looking for Moose and More in the Highlands of Maine

Wildlife tours at NEOC, the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket are a great way to explore the wilderness and hopefully see some amazing animals. Whether you're into birdwatching or you're looking for the illusive moose of Maine, boat and van tours of the Highlands around Baxter State Park and Millinocket are a great way to enjoy the area.

Kelly riding Mountain Bike on Katahdin Area Trails at New England Outdoor Center NEOC Millinocket Maine 2

Activities / Sights Maine Highlands

Outdoor Activities at NEOC: Exploring the Highlands with New England Outdoor Center

One of the best places in Maine for outdoor activities is NEOC, the New England Outdoor Center. Here you'll find everything from mountain bike trails and rentals, kayaking, stargazing and even white water rafting opportunities. See what you can do with a day trip or several days to NEOC in Millinocket near Baxter State Park. It's a wonderful outdoor activity destination.

Birdwatching Trail at Rachael Carson National Wildlife Refuge Kennebunkport Maine 2

Activities / Sights Southern Maine

Enjoying the Beautiful Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge near Kennebunkport

The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge near Kennebunkport, Maine is a great place for birdwatching and understanding the value of our preserved spaces. From wildlife watching to enjoying the coastal Maine forest, see what you'll find at this protected estuary space in Wells.

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Activities / Sights Southern Maine

Nature’s Hidden Gem Near Portland: the Saco Heath Preserve

The Saco Heath Preserve is a hidden gem near Portland, Maine that is a must visit, especially in autumn. Easy hiking and some of the most beautiful, untouched nature unlike anywhere else in the area, this is a beautiful destination for taking in the colors, picking cranberries and birdwatching.

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Activities / Sights Southern Maine

Hiking and Birding at Bradbury Mountain State Park near Freeport

Bradbury Mountain State Park near Freeport is a beautiful hiking and birding destination. With lots of trails for easy hikes or mountain biking, you've got lots of options for how to spend a day here. See what you've find at Bradbury Mountain State Park and how to add it to your trip to Maine.

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Activities / Sights Maine Highlands

Lily Bay State Park on Moosehead Lake: Swimming, Paddling and More

Lily Bay State Park in Greenville is a great place to either swim or get out onto Moosehead Lake. With the shoreline trail, boat launches, camping and more, see what you'll find here at this beautiful state park in the Highlands of Maine.

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Maine Highlands Nature and Wildlife

Backroads Moose Tour with Northeast Whitewater in Greenville

Doing a backroads moose tour in Greenville, Maine is an awesome way to get out into nature and spot the elusive and AMAZING moose of the Highlands. See what the private and group van tour to find moose is like and how you can add a moose tour to your trip to Maine.

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Activities / Sights Southern Maine

Portland Museum of Art: Fascinating Maine Artists and Well-known Masters

The Portland Museum of Art is a great spot to both learn about Maine artist and get to see an impressive collection of masters, from Renoir to John Singer Sargent and more. See what else you'll find at this downtown Portland museum and how to add it to your trip to Maine.

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Lodging Maine Highlands

Staying at Kelly’s Landing on Moosehead Lake: a Down to Earth Lodge in Greenville

Kelly's Landing on Moosehead Lake is a wonderful, lowkey lodge in Greenville, perfect for a getaway to the Highlands. Directly on the lake with beautiful views, see what you'll find at Kelly's Landing and get some ideas for a fun trip to Moosehead Lake.

Rob Taylor in Audubon Taxidermy Exhibit LC Bates Natural History Museum Hinkley Maine 1

Activities / Sights Maine Highlands

LC Bates Natural History Museum: Totally Unexpected and Fascinating

The LC Bates Natural History Museum on the way to Moosehead Lake from Portland is one of the most unusual curiosity museums we've been to. A fascinating place that feels more like a fictional science lab or mysterious library, the Bates Natural History museum is a must-stop on a Maine road trip.

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Activities / Sights Mid Coast Southern Maine

Coastal Maine Kayaking Spots: Where to go for Lighthouses, Coves and Wildlife

Kayaking in coastal Maine is the quintessential Northeast experience. From rocky coves and lobster pounds to kayaking at Acadia National Park, ideas and tips for awesome kayaking trips in Maine.

Kineo Shuttle Ferry from Rockwood to Mount Kineo State Park Moosehead Lake Greenville Maine 4

Activities / Sights Maine Highlands

Visiting Mount Kineo State Park: a Unique Hiking Destination on Moosehead Lake

Mount Kineo State Park in the middle of Moosehead Lake is a really cool, beautiful place to visit when you're in Greenville. Accessible by a small shuttle boat or a long drive, there are very few people out here and the hikes to the top of Mount Kineo are incredible. Top pick for visiting the Highlands!

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Lodging Southern Maine

Ocean House Hotel in Old Orchard Beach: a Vintage Mod Stay on the Dunes

The Ocean House Hotel in Old Orchard Beach, Maine is a fun, unsuspectingly cool mod place to stay right on the beach. While you may not have considered a trip to OOB as a unique getaway before, staying oceanfront in a cute, kitschy room with swimming pools and sand dunes may just change your mind.

Interior of Vintage Trolley Car with Fall Colors at Seashore Trolley Museum Kennebunkport Maine 2

Activities / Sights Southern Maine

The Seashore Trolley Museum: a Unique Kennebunkport Experience

The Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport is not what you'd expect to find in this iconic coastal Maine town. Ride a vintage trolley through the beautiful forest route, see the artisan trolley restoration happening, and even check out an amazing HUGE model of Maine's trolley towns.