Maine travel tips and trip ideas
The Beehive Trail in Acadia: What to Expect on the Iron Rung Climb
The Beehive Trail in Acadia is short but strenuous: 1.4 miles, 450 feet of gain, and iron rungs bolted into a granite cliff with views of Sand Beach below.
Portland, Maine in the Winter: What to Know Before You Go
Portland, Maine in the winter is quieter, cheaper, and still fully open. Here's what to expect from restaurants, events, weather, lodging, and driving in January and February.
Acadia National Park in Winter: What to Expect
Acadia in winter means snow-covered carriage roads, uncrowded trails, and a quieter Bar Harbor. Know what's open, what closes, and how to prepare.
Camping in Maine: Best Campgrounds and How to Plan
Maine campgrounds run from Acadia's spruce-shaded sites to Baxter's wilderness lean-tos. Where to camp, how far ahead to book, and what to expect.
Maine Ski Resorts: Sunday River, Sugarloaf, and How to Choose
Planning a ski trip to Maine? Compare Sunday River and Sugarloaf, learn the best time to go, how to get there, and what to expect on the mountain.
Best Lighthouses to Visit in Maine
Maine has more than 60 standing lighthouses spread across a coastline that runs from the New Hampshire border north to Lubec, the easternmost point in the
When Does Maine Fall Foliage Peak? A Week-by-Week Guide
Maine fall color runs from late September in the northern highlands down to mid-October on the coast, giving you a four-to-five-week window if you follow t
Do You Need a Car in Maine?
For most Maine trips, yes, a car is the most practical thing you can have. Here is where that holds true, where it does not, and what to know before you r
How Many Days Do You Need in Maine?
Five days is the real sweet spot for a first Maine trip, enough time to see Portland, one stretch of coast, and get two nights near Acadia. Three days work
Is Maine Expensive to Visit?
The honest answer is yes, especially if you're traveling in July or August, sleeping on the coast, and eating out every night. But the range is wide, and a
Maine in the Fall: What to Expect, Where to Go, and Why October Is Worth It
September and October in Maine run cooler and quieter than the peak summer weeks, but the lobster is still coming off the boats, the hiking is good, and th
Maine with Kids: Where to Go, What to Do, and What to Book First
Maine works well for families as long as you match the destination to the ages you're traveling with. The sand beaches of the southern coast handle toddler
Portland or Bar Harbor: Which Should You Visit?
Both are worth a trip to Maine, but they deliver completely different experiences. Portland is a working city with a nationally recognized food scene and e
Things to Do in Portland, Maine
Portland is Maine's largest city and the state's most practical base for a coastal trip: the Old Port's cobblestone streets connect a serious food scene, C
Visiting Acadia National Park Without a Car
You can see most of Acadia National Park without renting a car, as long as you base yourself in Bar Harbor and work with the Island Explorer shuttle system
Cadillac Mountain Sunrise: How to Get There, When to Go, and What to Expect
From early October through early March, Cadillac Mountain is the first place in the lower 48 states to catch the sunrise. Getting there takes some planning
Where to Eat Lobster in Maine
Maine lobster is easy to find on the coast, but format, freshness, and price range vary enough that knowing what to look for helps. This guide covers the b