Maine
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Maine is home to spectacular mountains, secluded miles of sandy beaches and state parks, as well as a longstanding reputation as a haven for seafood lovers. The western region – known locally as Maine’s Lakes and Mountains region – is part of the Appalachian Trail, which stretches west and north from the New Hampshire border to Sebago Lake. Maine is also known for its historic lighthouses, with 18th-century Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth reigning as the oldest in the region.
The Maine Highlands attract outdoor enthusiasts with hiking trails leading to Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain, and the tranquil Moosehead Lake. During wintertime, you can enjoy adventures such as skiing and snowboarding at ski resorts dotting Sugarloaf and Shawnee Peak.
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Featured stories & fun stuff10 Ghost Towns in Maine
Read itThe presence of ghost towns in Maine owe to this north-easternmost state being home to some of the earliest US settlements. Each region has its fair share of ghost towns – relics of both gradual changes over the course of history and sudden, dramatic events – and Maine is no exception.
There are plenty of examples of intriguing ghost towns scattered across the nation’s 50 states, but Maine has a particularly heavy crop that range from abandoned island towns to submerged settlements. There are enough creepy and abandoned sites around Maine to keep even the most curious traveller occupied.
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