New England – Maine
The state of Maine (ME) was founded on March 15, 1820 as the 23rd state of America with the nickname “Pine Tree State”. Maine is the largest state in New England. The capital is Augusta, while the largest city is Portland. Maine comprises most of the rump mountain landscape of the northern Appalachian Mountains. Mount Katahdin is 1606 m high. The state of Maine is extremely rich in lakes. On the rugged Fjaerdenkueste you will find more than 1200 mostly wooded islands.
In 1622, Maine became an owner’s colony, owned by Sir Ferdinando Gorges. In 1677, Maine was annexed to Massachusetts. Later, Maine was separated again by the Missouri Compromise. In 1820, Maine joined the Union.
There are a number of attractions in Maine. First of all, there is Kennebunkport – a popular seaside town. Kennebunkport became known through President Bush, among others, who owns an estate there. Then there’s the Sea-shore Trolley Museum, with over 200 trams, horse-drawn carriages and other transport vehicles.
Portland is the social, cultural, and economic center of the state. You should definitely visit the Museum of Art, the Scarborough Marsh Nature Center and the Portland head Light lighthouse. Brunswick is home to Bowdoin College. Brunswick is also the venue for several music festivals. Another attraction is the Indian Reservation in Eastport and the Penobscot River near Old Town. In Bath, the Maine Maritime Museum and Shipyard is worth seeing.
In Boothbay Harbour you will find the Colonial Pemaquid Histori Site with foundations of old Indian settlements and houses from the 17th century. Searsport is a beautiful little harbour town where you can visit the Penobscot Marine Museum. The Acadia National Park is a special nature park with a mountain about 400 meters high. You can see ospreys and bald eagles in the nature park, and activists can also go on walking, boating and cycling tours. In Bar Habor you will find the Mount Desert Oceanarium, which you should definitely visit at least once. In East Coast, lobster fishing dominates.
At Bangor you will find a rough and wildly romantic landscape, where moose and black bears can still be found. A special highlight here is the Baxter State Park. This is also where the Appalachian Trail ends. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway is a must-see. Moosehead Lake is also beautifully situated.
