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1 day ago · Only three states offer more coastline than Maine — Alaska (33,904 miles), Florida (8,436 miles), and Louisiana (7,721 miles). So how does our great state offer more coastline than so many larger states? It is because of the hundreds of inlets and islands. You will only find 228 general coastlines in Maine.
Nov 14, 2017 · Including Maine’s tidal shoreline the shoreline of the state is actually a whopping 3,478 miles. That brings Maine’s tidal shoreline to 51 miles longer than California’s 3,427. As far as general coastline goes, only 30 of the 50 states have any coastline at all.
The general coastline of Maine only measures to be 228 miles, but the tide coastline (which includes all of the inlets and bays in Maine) measures to be 3,478 miles. There are only three other states that have a longer coastline than Maine: Alaska with 33,904 miles of coastline, Florida with 8, 436 miles of coastline and Louisiana with 7,721 ...
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Jan 18, 2024 · Maine's coastline stretches for about 3,478 miles (5,597 kilometers) due to a high frequency of inlets, bays, and estuaries. Maine, counterclockwise from north to northeast, is divisible into eight primary geographic regions: Aroostook County: This northernmost region of Maine is characterized by its rolling hills and fertile valleys.
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A drive up Maine’s Coastal Route 1 is a US history lesson. Learn about the life of famed Gettysburg hero and past Maine governor Joshua L. Chamberlain at his former home-turned-museum in Brunswick. Check out the big ships at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Veer off Route 1 and across Arrowsic Island to reach Squirrel Point Light, where you’ll di...
Maine ranks second in the US for most organic farms per capita (with about 37 farms per 100,000 people), and this abundance of farmland not only makes for a very bucolic setting, it means Mainers can opt to buy CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares through local farms, allowing access to organic and seasonal food year-round. In the summer mo...
As it gains increasing recognition as a foodie destination, Maine’s culinary scene continues to be lauded by eaters and critics. Case in point: The illustrious James Beard Foundation has consistently recognized chefs and restaurants from across the state, with 16 semifinalists in the past two years alone. NamedBon Appétit’s 2018 Restaurant City of ...
Ask a Mainer for directions, and you might hear the common refrain: “You can’t get there from here.” Although the saying does have merit, it might be more accurate to say, “You can get there, but it will take a heck of a lot longer than it should.” Given the state’s rural landscape (about 90% of the land is forested), much of Maine is traversed on ...
After walking over 2,000 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Monson, Maine, on the Appalachian Trail (AT), hikers must confront the 100 Mile Wilderness. As one of the most arduous sections of the AT, the 100 Mile Wilderness spreads over—you guessed it—100 miles of mountains, ponds, and dense forestland. It also leads hikers to another formida...
Whether it’s the spectacular scenery or long winter days indoors, Maine seems to attract the creative type. This reputation dates back to the famed American painter Winslow Homer, who moved to Maine in 1884 and lived there until his death in 1910. Living on the coast of Maine changed Homer’s artwork drastically, as he learned to capture the raw pow...
With 3,500 miles of extraordinary coastline ranging from rocky cliffs to slabs of pink granite to the occasional sandy beach, Maine is most often recognized as a seaside destination. But beyond the summer beachgoers and the surfers drawn to the winter swell, there are 1,322 Maine islands beckoning the seafaring adventurer. There’s even a Maine Isla...
With more than 100 million pounds of lobster harvested annually, Maine lobster has a reputation for being the best. And the rumors are true—the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine result in a sweeter taste and more tender meat. If you’re not interested in cracking claws, lobster rolls are sold almost everywhere along the coast, with establishments lik...
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Aug 11, 2017 · According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data, Maine’s “general coastline” runs just 228 miles, compared to California’s 840-mile coastline. But it’s true. When traced...
Mar 15, 2024 · Maine’s tide coastline, which includes its many inlets and bays, measures 3,478 miles — though the general Maine coastline is much shorter at 228 miles. Q: How long does it take to drive along the coast of Maine?