The Route 127 bridge that connects the Midcoast Maine islands of Arrowsic and Georgetown isn’t typically prone to traffic in the winter months. Now, however, it’s become the Northeast’s hottest birdwatching destination—all thanks to a single bird, a Steller’s sea eagle, which has inexplicably taken up residence in Maine for the second consecutive winter. There […]
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Plan your next coastal vacation with this list of Yankee’s favorite seaside inns and oceanfront hotels in Maine.
As the largest of Maine’s offshore islands, Vinalhaven has more options than most, from swimming and hiking to eating out.
Island day-trips and getaways can be ideal escapes because they often require an extra boost of effort. Daydream about the perfect summer getaway or day trip to one of these five beautiful Maine islands.
A beach sunset is the perfect ending to any summer day. Looking for a spot that delivers? Here are the best beaches for watching the sunset in New England.
With planning, you can enjoy a perfect day-trip of hiking or biking through the untamed natural beauty of Isle au Haut.
Heading to Mount Desert Island? We’ve got the perfect roundup of what to see, do, and eat while you’re there, plus where to stay for a proper Mount Desert Island vacation.
This Casco Bay island with a storied history is known today as a favorite day-trip destination. Here are some of the best things to do on Peaks Island.
Looking for “new” coastal towns to explore this summer? Our picks for the best alternative New England coastal towns lack nothing… except crowds and name recognition.
Spring has finally returned. And in his latest “Letter from Dublin,” editor Mel Allen looks back on what it took to get here.
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Maine’s Magical Islands
From a getaway on Portland’s doorstep to a rugged outpost of Acadia National Park, we explore the special hold that Maine islands have on the imagination.
For more than 80 years, the Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine has been a beacon for nature explorers of all ages.