Southern Maine Coast Outdoors

The Maine coast is known for its iconic landscapes and as a playground for those in search of outdoor adventures. The best part is that you don't need to be a serious outdoors person to get outside and experience some amazing places in coastal Southern Maine. Whether you're into hiking, biking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, wildlife watching, or just taking a walk, we picked our favorite sites to get out and explore the natural wonders of the Maine coast from Kittery to Freeport. More than 120 featured sites include forested trails, coastal headlands, urban green spaces, lighthouses, sandy beaches, salt marshes, and tidal rivers in and around the cities and towns of Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Cape Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland, Freeport, and Brunswick. This guide is perfect for visitors, summer residents, and long-time Mainers alike. We include descriptions of the trails, plants and animals you'll find along the way, with easy to follow maps and exact locations of trailheads and parking.

From funky antique shops and country inns in sea captains' homes to out-of-the-way lobster pounds on breezy tidal inlets, Fodor's shows the way in this informative first edition.

This book is a trip-oriented guide, with each entry focusing on a specific activity at a particular location. Some examples are biking the Acadia Carriage Roads; climbing Bigelow Mountain; or canoeing the Magalloway River. It presents a series of trips that could comprise an entire summer of exploration or be stretched out over years. The authors present a series of day or weekend trips that could comprise an entire summer of exploration or be stretched out over years. Combined, the trips represent a broad-based discovery of the entire state of Maine. Maps, clear directions, and pertinent information are included for each trip, as well as first-hand descriptions of what you can expect to encounter along the way.

With AMC's Best Day Hikes in Coastal Maine, explore the Pine Tree State's rugged coast over 50 different hikes, enjoying classic views, historical lighthouses, and abundant natural beauty. Perfect for hikers of all experience and skill levels.

For more than twenty years, the Insiders’ Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information—from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know. Boasting a cosmopolitan city and family vacation hot spots, as well as outlet shopping and a national park, the Maine Coast has it all. This authoritative guide takes you along the Pine Tree State’s magnificent coastline, from its beautiful sandy beaches and resort communities to its rocky cliffs and tiny fishing villages. Inside you'll find: • Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate • Not-to-be-missed attractions, including the fantastic Marginal Way footpath between Perkins Cove and Ogunquit; the Portland Museum of Art; the outlets at Kittery and Freeport; and Portland Head Light • Comprehensive listings of restaurants, accommodations, and annual events • Sections dedicated to children and retirement

Maine has one of the longest coastlines in the United States (by one estimation even exceeding that of California), and with nearly 55% of the state’s population living in a coastal county the Maine coast remains a popular and populated area of the northeast. Coastal Trails of Maine celebrates this vibrant region by offering the best hikes along Maine’s gorgeous coast. Written by local experts and NOBA winners, Dolores Kong and Dan Ring, Coastal Trails of Maine will offer everything hikers will need to explore this treasured shoreline.

Provides information on the accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions along Maine's coastline, including the Acadia National Park.