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Know Before You Go | Maine

Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Maine adventure or just want to learn more about the farthest-flung of the New England states, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of useful resources, from the places we visit to packing tips and compelling first-hand accounts written by Nat Hab travelers and staff. 
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Places We Visit

Places We Visit

From historic seaside towns to Acadia National Park, learn about the places you'll go in coastal Maine.
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Fall Foliage

Fall Foliage

Autumn in New England is a stunning spectacle. Learn more about Maine's annual eruption of fall color.
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Weather & Climate

Weather & Climate

Find out the typical weather conditions in coastal Maine in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and rainfall.
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Packing List

Packing List

We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Maine adventure.
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Travel Stories & Articles
8 Fall Foliage Autumn Adventures

8 Fall Foliage Autumn Adventures

—By Joel Centano
The “Maine” event: leaf peeping within the 47,000 protected acres of woodlands, mountains, lakes and coastlines that comprise Acadia National Park.
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From Acadia to Yellowstone: The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit This Summer

From Acadia to Yellowstone: The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit This Summer

—By Michelle Peters
If you have your eye on a closer-to-home nature vacation this summer, here’s why we think these top national parks in the U.S. are superb in the summer.
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Why a Visit to Deer Isle Is Worth the Detour on Your Trip to Downeast Maine

Why a Visit to Deer Isle Is Worth the Detour on Your Trip to Downeast Maine

—By Cathy Brown
Offering so much more than just pretty ocean views, many travelers come to Deer Isle to hike some of the various nature preserves managed by Island Heritage Trust.
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Video: Fall Colors in Acadia National Park

Video: Fall Colors in Acadia National Park

—By Candice Gaukel Andrews
One look at this beautiful—and prismatic—footage will have you dreaming of the fall to come.
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Highlights of Maine’s Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

Highlights of Maine’s Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park

—By Emily Goodheart
Nat Hab’s Maine Coastal Explorer tour takes travelers on an idyllic journey from Portland to Acadia National Park. Here are five highlights visitors will experience during their stay on Mount Desert Island...
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Boating in Maritime Maine

Boating in Maritime Maine

—By Emily Goodheart
Nat Hab’s Maine Coastal Explorer highlights the maritime gems of this easternmost state, and travelers will have ample opportunity to explore Maine’s rugged coasts and quiet coves on two private boat excursions. Passing picturesque harbors and scenic lighthouses...
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