Maine Society
Your guide to Maine's trails, lakes, and wild places
Honest trail guides, campground reviews, and gear recommendations from people who actually get out there.
Where to start
Pick your corner of Maine
Acadia
National park, trails, coastline
Midcoast
Camden, harbors, islands
Western Mountains
Rangeley, Grafton Notch
Greater Portland
City trails, Sebago, coast
Southern Maine
Beaches, coastal walks
Moosehead
Maine's largest lake
Downeast
Bold Coast, remote beauty
Aroostook & Katahdin
Baxter, Allagash wilderness
Summer in Maine
Long days, warm lakes, and every trail in the state is open. This is peak Maine outdoor season.
Lake Swimming
Sebago, Rangeley, and Echo Lake are warm enough for real swimming. Grab a towel and a dry bag.
ExploreSummit Season
Katahdin, the Bigelows, and every alpine peak are snow-free and waiting. The longest days of the year.
ExploreBeach Days
Popham, Ogunquit, and Old Orchard are in full swing. Low tide means miles of sand to explore.
ExploreLatest Guides
Best Of 12 Best Hikes in Acadia National Park
From easy lakeside strolls to iron-rung scrambles, these are the trails worth lacing up for in Acadia.
Gear Guide Best Hiking Boots for Maine Trails
We compared 10 popular hiking boots for rocky Acadia scrambles, muddy spring trails, and wet river crossings.
Gear Guide Best Tick & Bug Protection for Maine
Blackflies, mosquitoes, and ticks are part of Maine hiking. Here is the gear that actually works.