10 Things Every True Mainer Does At Least Once Before They Die
By Michelle|Published April 14, 2017
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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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If you were born and bred in Maine, there’s a good chance that you’ve done a lot of what we’re about to tell you. While we’re all individuals, there are just some things that most Mainers can relate to. And, if you’ve yet to do these things – get ready! They’re probably in your future whether you want them or not. Actually, the reality of being a Mainer is a lot like fulfilling a special destiny. No matter what you might do to resist, if you’re a Mainer, you’re a Mainer!
Old Orchard Beach is a playground for kids AND adults. Summer nights for for riding the rollercoasters and trying your hand at the latest (and old school!) arcade games. When you've worked up an appetite, dig into those world-famous pier fries you've heard so much about.
You can take in the "Grand Canyon of the East" via an 8.6 mile looped hike. You might remember this one from our article on Maine's natural wonders. We just can't get enough of this place! In the summer bring your bathing suit, swimming is allowed here.
By now you've probably learned to accept the GPS, but if you're a real Mainer you've used one of these at LEAST once. And, you probably have a beat-up version of it in the back seat!
While we don't expect you to climb the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, we do recommend exploring Baxter or simply gazing up at it. Katahdin's name was given by the Penobscot Indians and means "The Greatest Mountain." It serves as the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, but can be hiked on its own in about 10 hours. It's not for the faint of heart, but it's an incredible wonder we can call our own.
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9. Had too many wild Maine blueberries in a sitting.
We're all real Mainers if we were born here, but the heartiest of us have been to The County.
Luckily, being from Mainer also means knowing some pretty great state secrets. Check out these great places to visit that are hidden to all but the locals.
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