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ACTIVITIES GUIDE
Activities on this page: Hiking | Paddling & Sailing | Fishing | Golfing | Beaches | Hunting | Indoor activities
You can tell summer has ended in Maine. When you wake up, the air is crisper. The days keep getting shorter. And visitors swarm the state to look at foliage instead of stretching out on a beach.
There's more to Maine in the fall than robust colors raging across the land. Here are a few examples:
HIKING
First of all, it's cooler. Some of you may enjoy walking up a sweat but there is something that seems a bit more civilized about an autumn hike. And the foliage is a bonus. If you don't mind gaining some elevation, we have mountains to fit anyone's ambitions. The vistas overlooking the gold and amber countryside are worth the climb.
Here is some more information:
PADDLING & SAILING
So far we covered leaf peeping by car and foot. We have another idea for you. Get in a canoe and check out the forests surrounding our lakes and rivers. Other more adventurous souls love to see the coast from their kayaks. Or don't exert yourself. Take a sailing trip up the Maine coast to enjoy foliage enhanced shorelines.
Here is some more information:
FISHING
You may like the idea of catching some scenery along Maine's shores. But do you want to catch more than a view and stay closer to dry land? Grab a pole and enjoy the fishing in the waning days available.
GOLFING
Some people carry backpacks full of food and camping gear when they hike up mountains. Others carry bags full of strangely-weighted sticks and small white balls over carefully-manicured lawns. They are called golfers. And because there are fewer visitors in the state - thus fewer duffers to get in the way - fall is still a good time to hit the course. Plus the greens are lined with trees ablaze with nature's glory.
BEACHES
Not many people realize that Maine's beaches are still beautiful in the fall. No you won't see much in the way of foliage nor will you be tempted to slip into the ocean (except for the dedicated surfers).
HUNTING
All those trees with the changing leaves make up homes for a lot of wildlife. That offers plenty of opportunity for hunters.
INDOORS
You've seen one leaf die and decay, you've seen them all. To you, it's not worth the gas money just to get lost and be reminded that winter is coming soon. Instead of heading south, stick around and enjoy a play, catch a museum exhibit or hear some great Maine talent on an indoor stage.
Here is some more information:
Fall Foliage Web site
Maine Department of Conservation shares with peak dates, driving tours and a photo gallery; this site is seasonal, and new information will become available in September.
Staff photo
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| Ramona Snell of Snell Family Farm in Buxton explains the apple-growing process to Biddeford Primary School kindergartners. After a tour of the Route 112 orchard, packing house and road stand, the children were allowed to pick an apple and eat it. |
List of apple orchards.
The state agricultural department maintains a searchable list of apple orchards in the state. The information included offers hours of operation, location and if you have the option of picking the fruit yourself.
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FALL FOLIAGE GUIDE
2002 Photo Gallery
Foliage Tour Info
Driving Tours
Activities Guide
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By land
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Up & away
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Out to sea
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