Moon Maine

by Hilary Nangle

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640498761
Publisher:	Avalon Publishing
Publication date:	06/23/2020
Series:	Travel Guide
Edition description:	8th ed.
Pages:	664
Sales rank:	389,771
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Despite brief out-of-state interludes for college and grad school (and a stint as a ski bum), Hilary Nangle has never been able to resist the lure of her home state. She grew up on Maine's coast, spending much of each winter skiing in the western mountains. Her sense of wanderlust was ignited when she became a Registered Maine Whitewater Guide on the Kennebec River, which gave her a chance to explore the central and northern regions of the state.

When she tired of her parents asking when she was going to get a "real job," Hilary drew on her writing skills and began seeking out editorial work. She started out editing pro ski tour publications, then became a managing editor for a food trade publication and a features editor for a daily newspaper. Now, she freelances professionally for national magazines, newspapers, and websites.

Hilary never tires of exploring Maine, always seeking out the offbeat and quirky, and rarely resisting the invitation of a back road. To her husband's dismay, she inherited her grandmother's shopping gene and can't pass a used bookstore, artisans gallery, or antiques shop without browsing. She's equally curious about food and has never met a lobster she didn't like. Hilary still divides her year between the coast and the mountains, residing with her husband, Tom Nangle, and an oversized dog, both of whom share her passions for long walks and Maine-made ice cream.

For updates between editions and to follow Hilary's travels, visit mainetravelmaven.com.

Table of Contents

Discover Maine 8

12 Top Experiences 12

Planning Your Trip 22

The Best of Maine 26

Off the Beaten Path 27

Lighthouses, Lobster, and L.L. Bean 28

Lobster in the Rough 29

Recreation Hotspots 30

Farm Fresh 31

Fall Foliage 33

Southern Coast 34

Kittery 37

The Berwicks 42

The Yorks 44

Ogunquit and Wells 51

The Kennebunks 63

Old Orchard Beach Area 77

Greater Portland 84

Portland 88

Casco Bay Islands 116

Freeport 120

Mid-Coast Region 128

Brunswick Area 131

Bath Area 141

Wise asset Area 154

Boothbay Peninsula 158

Pemaquid Region 170

Penobscot Bay 184

Thomaston Area 187

Cushing Peninsula 189

St. George Peninsula 191

Monhegan Island 194

Rockland 200

The Fox Islands 211

Greater Camden 220

Belfast 235

Searsport Area 241

Bucksport Area 244

Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle 249

Blue Hill 251

Brooksville, Sedgwick, and Brooklin 261

Castine 268

Deer Isle 276

Isle au Haut 289

Acadia Region 296

Ellsworth 300

Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island 306

Bar Harbor and Vicinity 314

Northeast Harbor 332

Southwest Harbor and Vicinity 339

Islands Near Mount Desert 350

Schoodic Peninsula 354

The Down East Coast 370

Milbridge 374

Jonesport and Beals Area 379

Machias Bay Area 382

Lubec 390

Campobello Island 399

Eastport and Vicinity 403

Calais and Vianity 411

Grand Lake Stream 413

Aroostook County 416

Southern Aroostook County 420

Central Aroostook County 425

The St. John Valley 432

Maine Highlands 439

Katahdin Woods and Waters Region 444

Baxter State Park 454

Greenville and Vicinity 462

Dover-Foxcroft Area 475

Bangor Area 483

Kennebec and Moose River Region 493

Augusta and Vicinity 497

Belgrade Lakes Area 507

Waterville and Vicinity 512

Skowhegan Area 517

Solon to Jackman 523

Western Lakes and Mountains 532

Farmington Area 535

Sugarloaf Area 540

Rangeley Lakes Area 550

Bethel and Vicinity 563

Fryeburg Area 574

Cornish 581

Sebago and Long Lakes 583

Oxford Hills 592

Poland Spring 599

Lewiston and Auburn 603

Background 609

The Landscape 609

Plants and Animals 612

History 619

Government and Economy 623

People and Culture 624

Essentials 631

Transportation 631

Travel Tips 636

Health and Safety 638

Information and Services 640

Resources 642

Glossary 642

Suggested Reading 644

Internet Resources 648

Index 651

List of Maps 672