Maine Travel Guide
Maine - the 23rd state of USA, established March 15, 1820. The area of the state - more than 35 thousand square meters. Miles. The population - some 1.3 million people. Wild evergreen forests, lakes, mountains, rocky coast, and hundreds of convenient harbors and offshore islands, around 3,000, can be found in the state of Maine. According to one version, the name of the state comes from the ancient French province. In 1604 a French expedition landed on one of the offshore islands of Mann. It has long been fighting the French, British and Indians. Word came in 1760 when an agreement was concluded with the Indians. By the way, there was never any slavery. There is another version of the origin of the name of: Maine translates to English as a «core», ie this is the main land as opposed to the many islands surrounding the state.
Today Maine is famous for potatoes, lobsters, and submarines - an unusual combination! Farmers are famous for the excellent state of "white potatoes, which they grow. Omarov are caught in large numbers and in local restaurants they are made into wonderful dishes. The first nuclear-powered military submarine - «Fish sword» was launched in Maine. The state is rich in water resources and forests. Fishing companies and the community support the economy of the state, in addition, fishing in rivers is a popular local sport.
Maine is also famous for the fact that it is the birthplace of the famous American writer Stephen King. In his works he often describes the native state, and his novels often feature a city in Maine.
The flag depicts a farmer and Manx sailor, as well as symbols of the state: moose and pine. Maine is even called the «Pine State» because of the abundance of these trees here.
The capital of the state - the city of Augusta, big city - Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Brunswick, and others.
What to see
Acadia National Park - located at the foot of Mount Cadillac in the fragmented coast of Maine. This is the first national park, established to the east of the Mississippi.
Desert of Maine - close to the city of Freeport. Desert Manx - a natural phenomenon and an unforgettable trip.
Portland Museum of Art - Museum of Art in the City of Mann - Portland. Exhibited here are major U.S. artists that are associated with the state. Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth, Marsden Hartley and others. There are exhibitions and European authors.
Moosehead Lake - the largest lake in the state, is located in the city of Greenville. It has a tourist area with many kinds of recreation: hiking, climbing, rafting, rafting kayaking, fishing on ice, and much more.