It only takes an afternoon to see how Maine is very different from the rest of the USA. Mainers are proud of the Pine Tree State and as you get away from Portland, you may find that tourists aren’t the most welcome. Mainers are kind and helpful, and they won’t leave you in despair, but they also are very protective of the Maine way of life and are cautious of letting it be overrun by tourism. That’s where we come in!
Maine Explored is all about helping visitors experience the beauty and fun of the state while not having a lasting negative impact on either the environment or the people who call it home. Problems like pollution, traffic, housing shortage and supply issues can easily have an effect on such a sparsely populated or developed place. Maine is awesome, and the towns are remarkable, but it is delicate.
Unless you grew up in Maine, you might not understand how the state is laid out and how to get around. We can help with that! Here on MaineExplored.com we’ve got the following topics and guides to help you plan an awesome trip:
Mainers are hardcore, making it through the rough winters and working non-stop through the summer months. Getting to visit Maine means getting to see these wonderful communities in action, whether they’re bringing in their lobster haul to a small cove or prepping the Highland slope for ski season, nobody’s really just sitting around in their seasons. While much of coastal Maine is just a county road away from connecting to Interstate 95, the rest of the state is fairly remote, each town detached from the next. Exploring Maine means driving through picturesque small towns where the only highway joining it to its neighboring towns is also its Main Street.
As you come visit Maine you’ll discover for yourself what makes each town and activity unique. And yes, each lobster roll, no matter how overpriced, is also unique. That’s right, visiting Maine does mean paying a premium during most seasons as hotels and services are either limited or in very high demand depending on the time of year. Just be sure to properly budget when you’re making your plans to visit Maine. You’ll love your time here and find that it’s worth the winding roads and remote experiences.
Great! We love sharing the experiences of people who enjoy the Maine life also. If you’re interested in contributing content to MaineExplored.com, please send us a note so we can chat and start sharing your points of view.
Our travel partners are a huge help in us creating and sharing Maine content. If you represent a lodging facility, event venue, tour company, restaurant or local tourism group, please reach out to see how we can work together. MaineExplored.com is a part of the 2TravelDads family, so we have opportunities here, there and beyond, including PaddleYourState.com. Looking forward to working together!
Check out our other sites too, because we love to share our adventures and work with locals to help people visit respectfully and create great memories. Our full family of sites includes:
If you’re interested in having us help tell your local story and partner up to encourage responsible tourism and supporting local businesses, please let us know! We love projects like this and are happy to share.
