Experience fall in Maine’s with an outdoor adventure in Acadia National Park, or see the view from the Penobscot Narrows Observatory.
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Maine, the Pine Tree State, is known for picturesque coastlines dotted with lighthouses, spectacular fall foliage and charming New England towns. Enjoy the outdoors in Maine’s Acadia National Park - trek the Appalachian Trail or paddle down the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Travel down Interstate 95 from Bangor and Bar Harbor through Augusta, the state capital, to the beaches and coasts of Freeport, Portland and York. Feast on bountiful Maine Lobster and fresh clams – and don’t miss the sight of well known West Quoddy Head or Nubble Light – among more than 60 Maine lighthouses.
Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island is paradise for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of pristine scenery and trails throughout Acadia National Park. It’s summer, don’t miss a swim in Echo Lake off Sand Beach, and be sure to stop at Jordan Pond House for tea and popovers. Enjoy a drive down Maine’s coasts for a day at the beach. Summer brings festivals to life, including the Maine International Film Festival in Waterville and Bar Harbor's Annual Legacy of the Arts. Enjoy a Portland Sea Dogs baseball game at Hadlock Field; check out the Maine Quilt show in Augusta; or head to the Old York Antiques Show at the Museums of Old York.
Get out and enjoy Maine’s countryside and coast at the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s 11th Annual Women’s Ride. The 2012 ride is June 3rd. With a variety of events, the Women’s Ride is well suited for riders of all ages and abilities. Riders choose courses with distances of five to 50 miles – all rides start and finish at LL Bean’s Casco Conference Center. Take advantage of yoga and massages at the Casco Conference Center and stick around as events continue after the rides at Gritty’s Freeport.
Bar Harbor hosts its 14th Annual Legacy of the Arts June 17th through 24th, 2012. Start the week honoring dad at the Father’s Day concert in Agamont Park. Bar Harbor Arts festival events include live music, art and exhibitions. Enjoy gallery exhibits, art shows and workshops at Bar Harbor businesses and galleries.
Maine area runners set your mark on Portland and South Portland’s 2012 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon & 5K. Held Sunday, July 22nd, the runs start on Portland’s Eastern Promenade of Munjoy Hill and finish at the Old Mill Port on the Maine State Pier. The course is flat and fast, with wonderful views of the Maine coast along the way. There is no more enjoyable way to take a run!
Pine Tree Quilters Guild hosts Maine Quilts 2012 at the Augusta Civic Center July 27th through the 29th. This 35th annual show features more than 600 quilts ranging from antique to contemporary. In addition to the quilt exhibition, Maine Quilts features a merchant mall, demonstrations and lectures by Maine’s best quilters. Bring your quilts in for an appraisal and enjoy the show.
Celebrate the cultures that make up today’s America at the 2012 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront. With four performance stages, enjoy music and dance from across the globe August 24th through the 26th. Traditional performing groups representing America’s cultural heritage share their customs through exhibits, performances and food. The American Folk Festival is an ideal way to spend a summer evening in Bangor – enjoy the cool waterfront breeze while enjoying song and dance from around the world.
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