12 Reasons Why People From Maine Are Unbelievably Tough
By Michelle|Published March 15, 2016
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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, you’re probably one of the toughest readers we have. But, if you’re a transplant from away, don’t worry! Your decision to move to our great state means that you have what it takes to make it here. Whether you spend your days hauling lobster on the chilly seas or making sure your kids are up, fed and at school on time (with their homework done!) you know what it’s like to work hard and get things done. Here are 12 reasons why a non-Mainer wouldn’t stand a chance against us in a battle to see who is the toughest in the country.
If we said we'd be there, we'll be there. Even if this is how we get there. We've been through enough winters that we still consider this viable transportation. Who's got an ice pick?
The hardest stretch of the Appalachian Trail is in Maine. The "100-Mile Wilderness" is the stretch of the AT leading to Katahdin. We take pride in knowing that the terrain is just plain tougher up here!
