The deep woods and pristine waters of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument have attracted visitors for several thousand years, from the native Wabanaki people to loggers, scientists, artists and explorers, to today’s outdoor adventurers.

Maine’s richly diverse habitat is a magnet for hundreds of wild bird species.

Environmentalist and author Rachel Carson’s legacy is visible all along the Maine coast, from flourishing bald eagles to conservation lands named in her honor.

Maine has an expansive coastline with hundreds of Islands ready for adventure. Accessible by public and private ferry services, these destinations offer inquisitive travelers the opportunity to experience a different pace of living.

These summit hikes take an hour or less to reach stunning panoramic vistas.

Sweet-scented azaleas, bee balm, roses, and phlox. Here are our favorite public gardens to enjoy in Maine (and one in neighboring New Hampshire!).

From berry picking to cheese tasting, and kayaking to cafes, you’ll find no shortage of fun to be had on Maine organic farms.

There are more than 360 named waterfalls in Maine, from block, cascade and fan falls to horsetail, plunge and punchbowl falls, and ranging across the state from Aroostook to Acadia, Cobscook to Cupsuptic and many places between.

Maine’s extensive land trusts and parks offer unparalleled hiking experiences across the state.

When it comes to the great outdoors, to paraphrase Aldous Huxley, there is the known, there is the unknown…and in between, there are Maine Guides.

Acadia National Park marks the centennial of its founding with a big celebration highlighting a century of conservation and stewardship.

With more coastline than California, Maine is a worldwide surfing destination, having been visited by such pro surfers as Dion Agius and Warren Smith.

Maine’s land trusts provide miles of hiking trails to freely explore.