Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Maine Off the Beaten Path shows you the Pine Tree State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Discover vintage treasures at Elmer’s Barn north of Wiscasset Explore the eclectic antique vehicle collection at the Cole Land Transportation Museum near Bangor Leap back through time with a visit to the eighteenth-century logging community at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Maine Off the Beaten Path show you the Pine Tree State you never knew existed. Spend an afternoon rummaging through “furniture, books, plunder, tools, something for all” at Elmer’s Barn north of Wiscasset. Visit the Cole Land Transportation Museum near Bangor—an eclectic collection of antique vehicles, from tractors to buckboards to sleds. Experience life in an 18th-century logging community at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

The Appalachian Trail is America’s most beloved trek, with millions of hikers setting foot on it every year. Yet few are aware of the fascinating backstory of the dreamers and builders who helped bring it to life over the past century. The conception and building of the Appalachian Trail is a story of unforgettable characters who explored it, defined it, and captured national attention by hiking it. From Grandma Gatewood—a mother of eleven who thru-hiked in canvas sneakers and a drawstring duffle—to Bill Bryson, author of the best-selling A Walk in the Woods, the AT has seized the American imagination like no other hiking path. The 2,000-mile-long hike from Georgia to Maine is not just a trail through the woods, but a set of ideas about nature etched in the forest floor. This character-driven biography of the trail is a must-read not just for ambitious hikers, but for anyone who wonders about our relationship with the great outdoors and dreams of getting away from urban life for a pilgrimage in the wild.

Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Maine Hikes Off the Beaten Path leads you through the Pine Tree State with stunning views along the way--from mountaintops to trails and wildlife reserves. In this collection of hikes, Bangor Daily News outdoors reporter Aislinn Sarnacki presents thirty-five hikes around the state that will let you experience the Maine wilderness.

From a center for contemporary art to a nineteenth-century resort, Maine abounds with unexpected finds. Let this indispensable guide lead you to unique museums, acres and acres of parks and public lands, and one-of-a-kind shops.

Maine is well known as a land of fresh air and clean water, as the home of L.L. Bean and as one of the most popular camping and outdoor recreation destinations in the country. But what lies behind this idyllic facade? Unmapped roads. Whispering rocks. Deadening fog. Ghost pirates. Lonely islands. THINGS in the woods. This is the great state of Maine, home of Stephen King, land of the Great Northern Woods and all the mystery that lies within their dark footprint. What better setting than this for tales of strange creatures, murderers, madmen and eccentric hermits? From the "Headless Halloween of 1940" to the mystery of who lies in the grave of V.P. Coolidge; from Bigfoot sightings to the "witch's grave" in a Portland cemetery, writer and illustrator Michelle Souliere brings to life these strange-but-true tales from the Pine Tree State.

This guide to the backroads of Maine will show travelers how to find unspoiled coastal villages, pristine lakes, and small museums, as well as private campgrounds and historical places. 11 illustrations & 8 maps.

Weathered lobstermen, spindly-legged moose, spruce- and pine-laced rocky coasts, and of course, L.L.Bean - Maine is full of unique "must-see" attractions. From a wedding cake shaped house built by an old sea captain for his wife in Kennebunkport to Frank Anicatti's Kennebec fruit store, from the Moxie capital of the world to the Bethel Gehring Clinic for Nervous Disorders, referred to as the resting place of Harvard's academic community, Maine is a wealth of off-the-beaten-path charms.

Weathered lobstermen, spindly-legged moose, spruce- and pine-laced rocky coasts, and of course, L.L.Bean - Maine is full of unique "must-see" attractions. From a wedding cake shaped house built by an old sea captain for his wife in Kennebunkport to Frank Anicatti's Kennebec fruit store, from the Moxie capital of the world to the Bethel Gehring Clinic for Nervous Disorders, referred to as the resting place of Harvard's academic community, Maine is a wealth of off-the-beaten-path charms.