The Maine coast is known for its iconic landscapes and as a playground for those in search of outdoor adventures. The best part is that you don't need to be a serious outdoors person to get outside and experience some amazing places in coastal Southern Maine. Whether you're into hiking, biking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, wildlife watching, or just taking a walk, we picked our favorite sites to get out and explore the natural wonders of the Maine coast from Kittery to Freeport. More than 120 featured sites include forested trails, coastal headlands, urban green spaces, lighthouses, sandy beaches, salt marshes, and tidal rivers in and around the cities and towns of Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Cape Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland, Freeport, and Brunswick. This guide is perfect for visitors, summer residents, and long-time Mainers alike. We include descriptions of the trails, plants and animals you'll find along the way, with easy to follow maps and exact locations of trailheads and parking.

With AMC's Best Day Hikes in Coastal Maine, explore the Pine Tree State's rugged coast over 50 different hikes, enjoying classic views, historical lighthouses, and abundant natural beauty. Perfect for hikers of all experience and skill levels.

Handcrafted boats. Views from rocky cliffs. Shingled cottages. Wildflowers. The tastes of the sea's bounties. With style, precision and grace, Southern Coast residents Merrill and Auger capture this slice of Maine's coastline with in-depth explorations of the flora and fauna, art and attractions, water and weather, sea tales and seafood, and antiques and accommodations that characterize this storied region in this new edition of The Insiders' Guide to Maine's Southern Coast.

Provides information on the accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions along Maine's coastline, including the Acadia National Park.

Maine is one of the premier paddling destinations in North America. And across the Greater Portland Southern Maine region, paddlers can find plenty of protected, flat water to play in, whether canoeing, kayaking, floating, or coasting along on an SUP. Paddling Southern Maine includes maps, photographs and suggested routes, with a strong focus on safe and responsible paddling and environmental awareness. There is an "At a Glance" chart to help you find just the outing you're looking for, and none of the trips require shuttling or portaging. The authors note the skill level and endurance needed for each trip, and there are fun outings for novices and strong, experienced paddlers, alike.

A guide to 50 walks in the countryside of southern Maine, with motoring directions, step-by-step descriptions of the walks, information on distance and vertical rise, and maps.

A comprehensive kayaking guide for visitors to the Maine coast provides updated listings on regional launch sites, mainland and island accessibility ratings, historic areas of interest, and more, in a reference that is complemented by tide information, rental service listings, and safety tips. Original.