Tucked in the northeast corner of the U.S., Maine is often overlooked by travelers. However, the rugged, coastal state offers a stunning national park, a charming harbor and a thriving Black community ...

Calling all lobster lovers and crustacean connoisseurs! You may think Maine’s most famous residents are best enjoyed with a side of melted butter, but Sebastian Crissey would like to change your mind.

Are you ready for a coastal summer in New England? Well, Islands, a travel publication that started in 1981, says this calm Maine spot right by Passagassawakeag River and Penobscot Bay is the place to ...

As a travel writer, I’m often asked by friends and family for vacation-planning advice. I’ve helped plan everything from low-key European beach trips to quick weekend getaways from NYC. But since I ...

The state’s parks are often overshadowed by Acadia National Park—but they shouldn’t be. These must-visit parks showcase the very best of the state’s natural wonders, from rugged coastlines and ...

Savoring all things fresh and briny while on a mission to visit all four of Maine’s oyster regions in just one long weekend. Enjoying a local delicacy at North Beacon Oyster in Rockland, Maine, a stop ...

Book a stay at The Docent’s Collection and cook with some of Maine’s locally sourced produce and seafood. Catch a Sea Dogs game at Hadlock Field. Head to Eventide for the can’t-miss brown butter ...

At the height of the Jim Crow era, Maine was a haven for Black tourists. While Maine didn’t legally enforce segregation like the South, discrimination was still present. Businesses could refuse ...

This entire year has felt like an internal tug of war. Personally, it’s been an ever-present feeling of burnout from work that doesn’t fuel me, but also gratitude for having a way to make income that ...

Small towns across the U.S. offer quaint destinations, packed with individuality and charm. From tree-lined streets with ...