Maine Coastal, Nature + People Pictures

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Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

The state’s rugged coastline provides thrilling views. Watch lobstermen pull in their fresh catch and eat the freshest possible seafood.

A former shipbuilding hub that still retains plenty of old-fashioned, maritime charm, this small city is filled with historic buildings and leafy streets. 

The state’s rugged coastline provides thrilling views. Watch lobstermen pull in their fresh catch and eat the freshest possible seafood.

Hop between islands with fishing pole, hiking boots and binoculars in tow, all in a small town on the outskirts of Bangor.

The state’s rugged coastline provides thrilling views. Watch lobstermen pull in their fresh catch and eat the freshest possible seafood.

Hop between islands with fishing pole, hiking boots and binoculars in tow, all in a small town on the outskirts of Bangor.

The state’s rugged coastline provides thrilling views. Watch lobstermen pull in their fresh catch and eat the freshest possible seafood.

The state’s rugged coastline provides thrilling views. Watch lobstermen pull in their fresh catch and eat the freshest possible seafood.

The state’s rugged coastline provides thrilling views. Watch lobstermen pull in their fresh catch and eat the freshest possible seafood.

The state’s rugged coastline provides thrilling views. Watch lobstermen pull in their fresh catch and eat the freshest possible seafood.

The state’s rugged coastline provides thrilling views. Watch lobstermen pull in their fresh catch and eat the freshest possible seafood.

Make the hinterland woods and pristine lakes of the White Mountain National Forest your playground when you stay in this village on Maine’s western border.

Take advantage of the well-maintained paths and observation decks that provide easy access to viewing these spectacular falls that have one of the highest vertical drops in New England.

Named after the ferry crossing at nearby Saco River, this quiet state park offers picnicking, hiking, swimming and more along its white sand beach. 

Stony beaches teeming with seabirds and sea creatures are perfect for waterfront walks near Seal Harbor and the old Rockefeller estate.

Named after the ferry crossing at nearby Saco River, this quiet state park offers picnicking, hiking, swimming and more along its white sand beach. 

Salty sea air, rugged granite cliffs and sandy beaches welcome visitors to this island refuge on the northeastern U.S. coast.

Named after the ferry crossing at nearby Saco River, this quiet state park offers picnicking, hiking, swimming and more along its white sand beach. 

Salty sea air, rugged granite cliffs and sandy beaches welcome visitors to this island refuge on the northeastern U.S. coast.

Salty sea air, rugged granite cliffs and sandy beaches welcome visitors to this island refuge on the northeastern U.S. coast.

Explore the cobblestone streets in Portland’s historic district, which combines a wealth of history with a thoroughly modern city experience.

Join sailboats, lobster boats, yachts and even the harbor’s namesake animals in this picturesque destination on Maine’s Mount Desert Island.

Drive or hike to the top of Mount Desert Island’s tallest mountain at daybreak and you will be the first person to view sunrise in the United States.

See the looming shapes of the “Bubbles” mountains reflected in the exceptionally clear and deep water of Bar Harbor’s glacial pond.

Join sailboats, lobster boats, yachts and even the harbor’s namesake animals in this picturesque destination on Maine’s Mount Desert Island.