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Maine

 

My home state of Maine. Beautiful four seasons. Perhaps best known for it's beautiful fall foliage and coastal beaches. But Maine has lots of summer activities, being a coastal state with more coastal area than California! Beaches for swimming or just strolling along to collect shells. Lots of lakes and streams for fishing or just relaxing and having a picnic and enjoy the scenery, (but bring bug repellent for those mosquitoes)! Enjoy our country's first sunrise! Great ski areas for winter fun and lots of agricultural fairs, church suppers, boat excursions, farmers markets, summer strawberry picking, blueberry picking, fall apple picking, crafts fairs all summer and during the shopping holiday seasons, beautiful day trips along the coast or inland to the country to see the farm areas (my favorite)! The Old Port section near Portland's waterfront, has lots of funky shopping for clothes or gifts and artwork. Freeport, north of Portland, has lots of outlet shopping and world famous L.L.Bean's. Maine has several colleges, including the University of New England with beautiful beach views in Biddeford Pool. Enjoy the tidal pools along many of Maine's wonderful beaches, where you can take the kids to see many sea animals, such as the little Hermit crabs. But, please leave them in their natural habitat that they need to survive! You may be able to collect many shells, such as clams, mussels, angel shells, or sand dollars and starfish. But, again, if they are alive, leave them there on the beach, as that is their home! You'll see many seashore birds, especially sea gulls along Maine's coast. Try out Maine's world famous lobster or fried clams. At a lot of places in Maine, you can order up a whole seafood platter to try out the many different dishes of seafare that Maine has to offer. Try out the amusement parks at a lot of the southern Maine beaches, and get yourself and the kids a candied apple or cotton candy or salt water taffy. Maine~ The way life should be~ is our motto!

Maine

The Way Life Should Be

Moose Crossing 

In northern Maine you'll probably see moose crossing signs like this one.

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Maine Coast on VHS and Book 


Frommer's Maine Coast
(Frommer's Complete)



Book Description

* Insider recommendations on the best beaches and picnic spots.
* Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
* Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
* Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

The Maine Coast: A Video Tour

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $19.95
Used Price: $9.25

Video of the Beautiful Maine coast!

Product Description:

Experience the magic of the Maine Coast in this unique video tour. The Maine Coast: A Video Tour takes viewers to coastal towns and scenic highlights, and introduces them to the people who make any visit to this region memorable. Much of the tape is tied together with the stories and musings of Down East storyteller Robert Skoglund, who calls himself the "Humble Farmer." This 55 minute documentary updates SITE's earlier tape of the same title, with new footage exploring much more of the region.

The Tour includes: Wave swept rocky cliffs and the still of quiet harbors Breathtaking scenery and wonders of Acadia National Park Trips to the coastal islands A day fishing on a lobster boat The romance and humor Maine crafts Maine's fabled lighthouses and the last lighthouse-keeper A humorous tour through many of the coastal towns Recipe for a Down East clambake A sail on a coastal windjammer Visits to charming coastal inns

Release Date: 05/01/1995

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New England Lighthouses 

# Paperback: 192 pages

The Field Guide to Lighthouses of the New England Coast: 150 Destinations in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire

Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 07/26/2008)

Book Description
Icons of the American shoreline, the lighthouses of the Atlantic coast stand in eloquent witness to the nations rich seafaring history. A guide to the longest-standing sentinels of all, those of New England, this engaging illustrated handbook takes you on a fascinating, fact-filled tour of the historic lighthouses of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Youll find historical and architectural details, anecdotes about deadly storms, hauntings, and life as a lightkeeper, and directions to more than 150 lighthouses from Cape Neddick in Maine to Boston Light, Americas first true lighthouse.

From the Back Cover
The Field Guide to Lighthouses of New England

Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire

The perfect pocket guide to the lighthouses of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

When you're scouting for lighthouses, don't forget to take along this pocket guidebook to these popular landmarks of the New England coast.

This convenient, easy-to-use guide puts a wealth of information right into your hands! You'll find architectural details, directions, and where to go for more information, plus sidebars about such topics as life as a lightkeeper, deadly storms, and hauntings. Eye-catching photographs of more than 150 lighthouses, from Cape Neddick in Maine to Boston Light, America's first true lighthouse, complement the inviting text.

Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach~Seven Miles of Sandy Beach

Old Orchard Beach Pier

Old Orchard Beach,Maine

Portland Headlight~Cape Elizabeth,Maine~World's Most Photographed Lighthouse

Portland Headlight in Winter

Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor

Jordan Pond~Acadia National Park

Beautiful Maine Gardens 

* Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: Down East Books (June 25, 2008)

Gardens Maine Style, Act II

Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 07/26/2008)

Pre-order this item, and you will receive an additional 5% off at checkout.

Link to Maine Beaches! 

Click to see more about the beaches in southern Maine!

Great Maine Links

Check out the great links below!!!

Links to Favorite Maine Websites 

Touring Maine's Coast
Check out here to learn more about Maine and it's beautiful coast! Lodgings,popular towns,skiing,campgrounds,etc.
"Eartha"~World's Largest Globe
Did you know the world's largest globe is in Yarmouth, Maine and it is named "Eartha"?
Camden-Rockport Area
Pictures, coast of Maine wedding planner, events, vacation planning.
Portland Headlight Info
Go here for information on the world famous Portland Headlight lighthouse.
Maine's Western Mountain Region
Check out Maine's beautiful mountain region near New Hampshire!
Pics of Maine Lighthouses
See pictures of some of Maine's famous lighthouses here.
Freeport Maine
Link to Freeport, Maine made famous by L.L.Bean.
Lodging Directory
Check out lodging for all areas of Maine.
Kennebunk Area
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine made famous by President Bush's family.
Office of Maine Tourism
Check out the lakes and mountains region of Maine here!
Aroostook County in Northern Maine
Potato country.
Maine Pictures
Lots of Maine pictures!
Made in Maine-America's Best!
Discover unique items made in Maine by Maine artists! Includes food!
Maine's Agriculture
Learn all about Maine's agriculture: crops, animals, farmers markets, etc.
Bangor, Maine
Go here to learn about Bangor, Maine where Stephen King, a famous horror author has a home.
Fairs in Maine
Check out Maine's delightful agricultural fairs and Maine Maple Sunday.
Maine Garden Tours
Here you'll find a guide to Maine garden tours.
Maine Museums
Museums to see in Maine.
Boat Tours in Maine
Planning a boat tour in Maine? Start here.
Maine's Coastal Island National Wildlife Refuge
Maine's Islands
Maine Island Trail Assoc.
Explore Maine's rugged coast!
Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Fishing & hunting laws and license info here.
Maine Colleges
Here are links to Maine colleges.
Winter Getaways
Go to this link for Winter Getaways Package and a Free Guide Book!
World's Tallest Snowman
Click on this link to read about the world's tallest "Snow-woman", named Olympia in honor of Maine's senator~Olympia Snowe. It's in Bethel, Maine.
Maine Lighthouse Tours
Adventurous? Take a tour of Maine lighthouses and spend the night on an island!
Maine Hiking
Learn everything about hiking in Maine~ Where to go, what to bring, what's the weather like...
Camping, hiking, white water rafting,canoing, kayaking, fishing...
Hiking Trails and Outfitters
Trails and Outfitters.
Lakes and Ponds in Maine
Here's a list of Maine's ponds and lakes to visit.
Info on Maine Bureau of Park's and Land
Learn more about Maine's Park's and Land here.
Map of Maine State Park's
Map of the State Park's in Maine.
State Park Campgrounds
Maine State Park Campgrounds and rates.
Pet Friendly Hotels in U.S.
Because our pets are family members, too!
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine!
Info about Acadia National Park
All the info you need is here.
Acadia National Park
Maine's National Park in Bar Harbor. Extensive information here! Here you'll find out about lodging, pet info, pics, maps, weather, camping,etc...
Attractions in Southern Maine
Amusement Parks and other attractions in Maine.
Southworth Planetarium
Visit the planetarium in Maine!
Family Attractions in Maine
Bring the whole family!
York Wild Kingdom
Visit some wild animals at York's Wild Kingdom at York Beach, Maine!
Maine Wildlife Park
Visit the wild life park in Gray, Maine where they take in hurt animals and care for them.
Yarmouth Clam Festival
Check out the clam festival in Yarmouth, Maine in July!
Stephen King and Paul Bunyan
Here's a link to pics of Stephen King, his house, pet cemetery, and statue of a huge Paul Bunyan , all in the Bangor, Maine area! Check out the ornamental statues Stephen King had commissioned for his fence!
Maine's Best Craft Fairs
Check out Maine's best craft fairs here! If the date is old, make sure you check out the sites for updates! Includes the famous Yarmouth Clam Festival and the Moxie Festival in Lisbon Falls and many craft fairs throughout Maine.
Costa Vida Mexican Grill
Check out their tortillas! South Portland, Maine!

Portland's Waterfront

Portland, Maine

Old Port in Portland

Old Port Section in Portland

Yummy Sea Chips From Maine 

Maine Coast Organic Sea Chips, 6-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)

Amazon Price: $30.17 (as of 07/26/2008)

Maine Paintings 

Paperback: 128 pages

Paintings of Maine

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Book Description
Nearly every prominent American landscape artist has worked in Maine, painting the coast and mountains, recording the infinitely varied beauty of the state. In this paperback edition of a beautiful and popular book, you'll set out on the perfect armchair tour of the greatest paintings the state has inspired - Winslow Homer, Rackstraw Downes, Andrew Wyeth, Marsden Hartley, Edward Hopper, Childe Hassam, and many others are represented, their works reproduced in glowing, full-color plates.

Aerial View 

Hardcover: 128 pages

Flying Above the Coast of New England

Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/26/2008)

Photographer: Jake McGuire is known for his striking photos of American cities and landscapes. His photos appear in private collections, exhibitions, offices, and are often found in airline and travel magazines. He has won 11 awards for photography and photojournalism. In January of 1989 the Presidential Inaugural Committee commissioned McGuire to produce a signed, limited edition print of the White House. It was signed by the President and Vice President and given to those who performed at the Inaugural Gala. In March of 1992 McGuire received an Arts America grant from the United States Information Agency to give photography lectures in the Persian Gulf Sheikdom of Bahrain. In April of 1997 Life Magazine selected one of McGuire's photos for the cover of a special edition of Life. In August of 2004 McGuire joined forces with Twin Lights Publishers to produce a series of colorful photographic journals.

Maine Coloring Books and Bumper Stickers 

MAINE Oval Bumper Sticker

Amazon Price: $3.50 (as of 07/26/2008)

Welcome To Maine now go home - bumper stickers (Large)

Amazon Price: $4.95 (as of 07/26/2008)

Welcome To Maine now go home - bumper stickers (Medium)

Amazon Price: $2.95 (as of 07/26/2008)

The Marvelous Maine Coloring Book (The Maine Experience)

Amazon Price: $3.95 (as of 07/26/2008)

Cunningham's Maine coloring book

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Maine Stuff on eBay 

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Even More Maine Stuff on eBay 

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Great Maine Stuff on eBay 

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Maine Photos on Flickr 

Lobstermen by Maria Leisa

Lobstermen

Fishing Boat by Maria Leisa

Fishing Boat

Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse by bernie mccann

Cape Elizabeth Light...

Fog burning off. by Ctd 2005

Fog burning off.

Photos of Maine on Flickr 

Portland Head Light by indywriter

Portland Head Light

Lighthouse walkway by indywriter

Lighthouse walkway

Adirondack Chairs by ktylerconk

Adirondack Chairs

Rivercroft Farm in Fryeburg Maine by ktylerconk

Rivercroft Farm in F...

Tagträumer - Daydreamer by jorbasa

Tagträumer - Daydre...

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Moxie~Official Maine Softdrink 

Moxie Soda

Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 07/26/2008)

* Moxie Original Elixir - If you've got moxie, you've got taste!
* Moxie is the oldest continually produced soft drink in the United States
* A New England tradition since 1884
* 24/20 oz bottles

Moxie Diet in Cans 

Moxie Soda Diet 4/6pks

Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 07/26/2008)

* Moxie Original Elixir - If you've got moxie, you've got taste!
* Moxie is the oldest continually produced soft drink in the United States
* A New England tradition since 1884
* Be sure to visit Hometown Favorites Storefront for hundreds of other "hard to find" food favorites!
* 4/12 oz 6 packs

If You Love Moxie 

Maine's Official Softdrink

Chow Maine: The Best Restaurants, Cafes, Lobster Shacks & Markets on the Coast, Second Edition 

Paperback: 304 pages

Chow Maine: The Best Restaurants, Cafes, Lobster Shacks & Markets on the Coast, Second Edition

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/26/2008)

This essential guide to eating along the Maine coast has dozens of new entries and updates in this new second edition.

Ranging from Kittery Point to the Canadian border, this savvy guide to finding diverse dining options in coastal Maine covers everything from high-end restaurants to diner cars and clam shacks. The author also reveals the many interesting and delicious food sources that the rocky coast has to offer, from lobster pounds to bakeries to candy stores and farmer's markets, and more. Find out where to pick your own strawberries, apples, and cranberries. Discover the freshest and most cost-saving fish markets. 50 black & white photographs, index.

"Did you know Maine is one of the largest growers of blueberries?"

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