Sources Say August Is The Best Time To Visit Maine - Here's Why
By Michelle|Published July 28, 2021
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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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Planning a trip to Maine can be hard. Everyone seems to love it in the summer, but what about all of those fall foliage photos? And how about the snow covering the pines? It all seems worth the time it takes to plan a trip, but not everyone has the time and money to come back every season. While you can certainly visit throughout the year, we’re all about choosing the one time that’s best. According to Thrillist, it might be August. Why? Let us tell you! And remember that August isn’t just for tourists. If you’re a Mainer who wants to plan some time off to enjoy your home state, these recommendations are also for you!
In Maine, August might be the best time for a day at the beach. The weather is likely to be perfect without being too humid. And, as crowds thin out, you might even find a parking spot. To make the most of your time, check out this beach road trip we've put together.
The summer is thought to be the best time to spot a whale off the Maine coast and there are lots of tour operators who will help make sure you can do it.
When the sun comes out in Maine, so do the berries and we can't help but want to savor every tasty piece of fruit we can. You'll find u-pick spots all over Maine so when you're ready just do some local research to find the one right for you. Or, you can check out this article for some great options.
Throughout the summer we've been visiting local swimming holes, but there's a different kind of urgency when we get to August. School is starting soon and so is the change of seasons so get out there now while it's still hot! Here are a few good ones to try.
One of the best tastes you can find in Maine is that of wild blueberries. There are fields all over, but we especially love the ones that grow at the side of the rural roads or even the tops of mountains. This is the month to search them out and we're sure you'll find some.
Most people plan on visiting Maine's waterfalls in the spring when winter runoff keeps them flowing strong. We can't disagree with that. But, we do think they're worth summertime visits. In fact, by the time August rolls around, you'll probably be ready for a mid-day dip.
We know, we know. August isn't exactly apple picking season, but it's certainly getting close and now's the time to plan out your orchard visits. Depending on the weather the season can begin even earlier than you think so you'll want to have your fall weekends planned out in advance. Check out this article for some ideas.
Do you have a favorite time to visit Maine? If so, what is it and what should we plan on doing? Let us know in the comments!
