Maine is 90 percent forest, with a coastline that, if stretched out, would reach to california. We love going to beaches, lighthouses and parks all around the state,. The largest of the six new england states in area, it lies at the northeastern corner.
Geographical and historical treatment of maine, constituent state of the united states of america. Here in maine, the outdoors is in our dna and there are lots of ways to get around outside in portland, maine. Plan your trip to maine with our hotel and restaurant guides!
Longstanding disagreements over land speculation and settlements led to maine residents and their allies in massachusetts. Maine is famous for its rocky coastline and is the leading u.s. That means you could spend a lifetime exploring the state and never for one second be bored. Maine is bounded by the canadian provinces of quebec and new brunswick, and by new hampshire.
With the first signs of autumn arriving in maine, the maine department of agriculture, conservation and forestry (dacf) is pleased to announce the official start of the 2025 foliage. Maine was physically separate from the rest of massachusetts. Discover destinations like portland, bar harbor, ogunquit, and kennebunkport. Physical map of maine showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps.