10 Undeniable Reasons Everyone Should Love Maine: Part 1
By Michelle|Published November 05, 2015
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Michelle
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Let’s face it. People “from away” don’t understand Maine. Our friends don’t visit in the winter and family doesn’t know why you choose to endure yet another Nor’easter and haven’t just moved south like them. Sure, it can be cold and snowy and it’s about as far north as you can get without needing your passport, but it’s also home to lobster, sexy lumberjacks, and a unique language you won’t find anywhere else in the country. We’ve compiled a list of ten reasons to love Maine.
Pass these along to your friends the next time they suggest you just meet them in Boston.
Contrary to popular belief, you can have an awesome experience exploring Maine without stepping foot near the coast. We've got more forest than Vermont and New Hampshire combined and some amazing scenic drives. Take a trip on the Rangeley Scenic Byway to see the Height of Land (pictured) and you'll just be scratching the surface of all inland has to offer.
5. American author, Henry David Thoreau, loved Maine!
He loved it so much, he wrote an entire book about his time here.
"The spruce and cedar on its shores, hung with gray lichens, looked at a distance like the ghosts of trees. Ducks were sailing here and there on its surface, and a solitary loon, like a more living wave, — a vital spot on the lake's surface, — laughed and frolicked, and showed its straight leg, for our amusement." - Thoreau in his book, "Maine Woods"
Utah, your desert landscape is great, but there’s something pretty awe-inspiring about hiking through rocks and trees while hearing the ocean lapping against the shore.
Looking for a plaid wearing, ax-wielding guy? Maine is your place. Looking to hone the look? You'll find plenty of inspiration among the L.L. Bean clad guys throughout the state.
With more than 3,000 registered coastal islands in Maine, you can island hop for years. If you're ambitious, you can kayak the 350-mile island trail and camp on the shores of a different island each night.
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9. We have cool geography facts.
Maine is the closest US state to Africa. You can almost smell the spice bazaar from Quoddy Head. Sort of. On a clear day. If you're holding spices.
