The Moose is the official State Animal of Maine!
The moose , Alces alces, is the largest species in the deer family. Moose are distinguished by the palmate antlers of the males; other members of the family have antlers with a “twig-like” configuration.
The word moose is derived from the Algonquian Eastern Abnaki name moz, which loosely [...]

Puffins in Maine are an amazing thing. If you get a chance to visit an area that has Puffins, dont miss em.  They are fascinating birds! See the map below for a Puffin Tour.
Puffin Facts
Atlantic Puffin
Fratercula arctica
Range: Nests E.Maine to to Newfoundland and Iceland to Ireland, UK and nw. coast of France. Winters in open [...]

Portland Head Light Station is a lighthouse located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. It has been called the “Most photographed lighthouse in North America.” The lighthouse is visited by nearly one million people per year.
History
Construction began in 1787 at the directive of George Washington, and was completed on January 10, 1791. Whale oil lamps were originally [...]

Mt Katahdin is the highest mountain in Maine. Named Katahdin by the Penobscot Indians, the term means “The Greatest Mountain”. Katahdin is the centerpiece of Baxter State Park: a steep, tall mountain formed from underground magma. The flora and fauna on the mountain are typical of those found in eastern Canada. Katahdin was known to [...]

Moxie, America’s Favorite! Official Maine State Drink!
Popular culture
Moxie is often associated with the birthplace of its inventor, Maine. It was designated as the official state soft drink of Maine on May 10, 2005.  Every summer, all things Moxie are celebrated at the Moxie Festival in Lisbon Falls, Maine.
There is a Moxie museum in Union, Maine [...]

Maple syrup is a sweetener made from the sap of maple trees. In Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States it is most often eaten with waffles, pancakes, and French Toast. It is sometimes used as an ingredient in baking, the making of candy, preparing desserts, or as a sugar source and flavoring agent [...]

Cadillac Mountain is commonly believed to be the first location in the United States to be struck by the sun’s rays each morning. Driving or hiking to the summit of Cadillac Mountain to see “the nation’s first sunrise” is a popular activity among visitors of Acadia National Park. However, Cadillac only sees the first sunrise [...]

Whoopie pies are considered a New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition. They’re one of Maine’s best known and most loved comfort foods. Mainers will even claim that they were weaned on whoopie pies. In Maine, these treats are more like a cake than a pie or a cookie, as they are very generously [...]

In 1715 the Scot-Irish brought potatoes to Maine, rich soil conditions, along with warm nights provided for a perfect place to raise potatoes in Aroostook County.  The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae family. The word potato may refer to the plant itself as well. In the [...]

Blueberries are flowering plants of the genus Vaccinium with dark-blue berries. Species in the section Cyanococcus are the most common fruits sold as “blueberries” and are mainly native to North America. They are usually erect but sometimes prostrate shrubs varying in size from 10 centimetres (3.9 in) to 4 metres (160 in) tall. In commercial blueberry production, smaller species [...]

Poland Spring is a brand of bottled water manufactured by a subsidiary of Nestle It was founded in 1845 by Hiram Ricker. Poland Spring water is derived from multiple sources in the state of Maine, including Poland Spring and Garden Spring in Poland, Clear Spring in Hollis, Evergreen Spring in Fryeburg, Spruce Spring in Pierce Pond Township, and White Cedar Spring in Dallas [...]