Maine is full of incredible nature. And you know what? It doesn’t even matter what you love. Love the beach? We have it! Love the forest? We have that too! Love the weird construction on the side of the road where flowers somehow still manage to bloom? Yep, we have a lot of that. In fact what we love the most are the natural spots that are completely unique and special. That’s exactly what we have for you today!

Reversing Falls Park in Pembroke is home to one of the most interesting natural wonders in Maine.
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If you know enough about Vacationland, you know that we have one of the most dramatic tidal changes in the country. One visit to Reversing Falls Park and you’ll see exactly what that means.
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While you might be able to see those up and down the coast, it’s truly fascinating to see it in action when the water rushes in and out of Dennys and Whiting Bay.
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During the high tide, the water moves quickly through a narrow area that sits between Mahar Point and Falls Island.
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The water twirls and swirls, creating whirlpools and high swells. This is interesting to see, but it’s the outgoing tide that really captivates.
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It creates one of the most unique “waterfalls” in the country. This waterfall actually runs in the opposite direction.
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Just under the water is a large rock ledge. This ledge makes it impossible for water to move smoothly.
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Reversing Falls, which is more officially referred to as "Cobscook Falls,” is created when the incoming tide hits the underwater ledge creating an unexpected waterfall.
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Heading the other way, the water goes over the ledge which makes the water move in a reverse direction. This makes for a waterfall that seems to be moving against the current.
And when the tide isn’t moving, things are as calm as can be. If you catch it at the right time, you'll witness this strange phenomenon. But, see it any other time and things look calm as can be.
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Pembroke might be slightly out of the way, but it’s worth the visit. You can reach Reversing Falls Park via U.S. 1.

Reversing Falls in Pembroke is a great destination and you can learn more about visiting by checking out Maine Trail Finder or Alltrails.com. Have you visited? What’s your favorite part?

Are you looking for more unexpected places to visit where you won’t need to exert a ton of energy? Here are 8 amazing natural wonders hiding in plain sight in Maine – no hiking required!

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