A collection of images from John and Cynthia Ott celebrating the beauty of the High Peaks of Maine from their book, Enduring Heights.
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Yankee Classic: November 1984 Press play to hear how the story happened. THEY PRESSED CLOSE in the cab of the truck, canoes lashed on top, jostling over logging roads, stirring great clouds of dust beneath a high summer sun. “I was just thinking,” said the old guide. “I first came down this river with my father. I […]
A few days before my trip up to central Maine, I was standing in line at a grocery store, unloading handfuls of protein bars, fruit, and other snacks onto the conveyor belt, when the patron in front of me made a friendly observation: “Looks like you’re ready for some backpacking.” Not quite, I told him—I […]
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The Maine Beer Trail
From a long chrome tap that looked more as if it should be used to fill balloons than a pint, the black-brown liquid began to cascade into the glass, with milky white bubbles creating a swirling, opaque waterfall as they rose to the top. I watched the show, mesmerized, as the beer slowed and a […]
The Patten Lumbermen’s Museum takes visitors into the rugged and essential lives of those who felled the trees that helped build a nation.
A classic seaside village in many ways, Ogunquit, Maine, also boasts an array of one-of-a-kind diversions and adventures.
Make the most of your visit to Maine’s biggest city with these fun annual Portland, Maine, events.
From fried clams to wood-fired pizza, our roundup of must-visit Kittery, Maine, restaurants has something to whet anyone’s appetite.
Food Editor Amy Traverso undertakes an epic road trip up the Maine coast to sample nearly two dozen rolls and crown a lobster roll champion.
Where It’s Located: Kennebunkport, Maine Price: $575 per nightGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Minimum Stay: Three nights Why We Love It: Abutted by conservation land and walking trails, this historic property known as Old Schoolhouse Farm offers plenty of quiet seclusion, but it’s also less than a 10-minute […]
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Inside the Nubble Light
As keeper of Maine’s Nubble Light, Matt Rosenberg shares his unique view of the famous light and the beauty of its natural surroundings.
A summer camp is not about place. It’s about time, and time slows down at a Maine summer camp.