Maine's dramatic geography creates the perfect setting for outdoor recreation. Rugged, rocky coastline meets the Atlantic Ocean, and rolling mountains and heavily forested terrain covers the interior of the state, interrupted by sparkling lakes. Along 5,500 miles of coastline, find sandy beaches, rugged cliffs,
... more historic lighthouses and charming New England towns to explore. For freshwater recreation, nearly 6,000 lakes and ponds provide a variety of beaches, campgrounds and boating amenities. Explore forests, mountains and lowlands on a canoe trip on the Allagash, Penobscot, St. John, Moose, St. Croix and Machias rivers, where you can paddle for several days without encountering towns and public roads. Winter offers the perfect landscape for cross country skiing and snowshoeing with more than 700 kilometers of groomed trails and extensive backcountry opportunities through Maine's State Parks and public reserve lands. For snowboarders and skiers, Maine's legendary mountains offer 2,000-foot verticals, snowboard parks and trailside lodges and inns. Over 120 golf courses can be found, with dramatic ocean-side courses along the coast and a Robert Trent Jones course located in the Western lakes and Mountains region with breathtaking views and challenges.
