Moon Maine: Acadia National Park, Lobster & Lighthouses, Outdoor Adventures

Explore the spruce-studded mountains, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character of the Pine Tree State with Moon Maine. Inside you'll find:

• Strategic itineraries ranging from an eleven-day road trip through the whole state to a week on the coast, with ideas for every season
• Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Sample wild blueberries, farmstead cheeses, and preserves from roadside farmers' markets or find the best beachfront lobster shack. Trace picturesque lighthouses down the coast, stop to smell the roses at the botanical gardens, and taste some of Maine's best wines, craft beer, and mead. Watch the boats sway in a quiet harbor, mingle with locals over a "chowdah suppah," and unwind on a sandy pocket beach
• Outdoor adventures: Hike through majestic timberland forests or summit the peak of Katahdin on the final stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Take a moose safari, experience the rush of whitewater rafting, or ski the slopes at Sugarloaf. Canoe down the Allagash, paddle a sea kayak along the serpentine coastline, and immerse yourself in the secluded wilderness of Acadia National Park
• Honest advice from born-and-raised Maine local Hilary Nangle on when to go, what to eat, and where to stay, from luxury hotels and historic inns to budget campgrounds
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Essential information including background on Maine's landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture

With Moon Maine's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the state. Hitting the road? Try Moon New England Road Trip. Sticking to the coast? Check out Moon Coastal Maine.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.

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Author: Hilary Nangle, Moon Travel Guides
Publisher: Moon Travel
Published: 02/06/2024
Pages: 672
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781640499874
ISBN10: 1640499873
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | United States | Northeast | New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI,
- Travel | Special Interest | Hikes & Walks
- Travel | Food, Lodging & Transportation | Hotels, Inns & Hostels

About the Author
Despite brief out-of-state interludes for college and grad school (and a stint as a ski bum), Hilary Nangle has never been able to resist the lure of her home state. She grew up on Maine's coast, spending much of each winter skiing in the western mountains. Her sense of wanderlust was ignited when she became a Registered Maine Whitewater Guide on the Kennebec River, which gave her a chance to explore the central and northern regions of the state.

When she tired of her parents asking when she was going to get a "real job," Hilary drew on her writing skills and began seeking out editorial work. She started out editing pro ski tour publications, then became a managing editor for a food trade publication and a features editor for a daily newspaper. Now, she freelances professionally for national magazines, newspapers, and websites.

Hilary never tires of exploring Maine, always seeking out the offbeat and quirky, and rarely resisting the invitation of a back road. To her husband's dismay, she inherited her grandmother's shopping gene and can't pass a used bookstore, artisans gallery, or antiques shop without browsing. She's equally curious about food and has never met a lobster she didn't like. Hilary still divides her year between the coast and the mountains, residing with her husband, Tom Nangle, and an oversized dog, both of whom share her passions for long walks and Maine-made ice cream.

For updates between editions and to follow Hilary's travels, visit mainetravelmaven.com.