Maine’s MidCoast & Islands has always been a haven for artists and performers. This coastal region is dotted with performance venues unlike anywhere else in Maine. Here you can experience musical theater, independent films, poignant plays, and live music of all kinds. The many theaters in this region are as diverse as their offerings, each with its own vibe and personality.
On our most recent trip to Maine’s MidCoast, we were lucky to find ourselves exploring hundreds of acres of land known as Hidden Valley Nature Center on a weekend getaway. We left from Portland and got to Jefferson in under an hour. We started in the morning by meeting our guide, Andy, and getting outfitted with cross-country skis…
Hello! We’re Meredith & Michael, two southern transplants who have been living in Portland for the past decade with our black lab, Orvis, and writing about our travels on Map & Menu. Having a dog as active as ours has encouraged us to get out and explore many of our state’s trail systems over the years, but we always wind up returning to the MidCoast region…
Last month I packed up my car and drove to Bath to begin a two day trip along the coast. Jenna at Maine’s MidCoast & Islands connected me with talented travel writer Noah Lederman, who came up from Long Island with his family to explore and experience this amazing part of Maine. I tagged along and documented their adventure.
Exploring stunning MidCoast Maine from Lincolnville to Rockport. There are so many beautiful places to visit in Maine, especially in Summer. Our mission was to find the most romantic spots in the MidCoast, so with that in mind, my dear friends Jennifer and Ethen Bravo marked the map to see these gems.
Hello! We’re Meredith & Michael, two southern transplants that have been living in Portland for the past decade with our black lab, Orvis, and writing about our travels on Map & Menu. Recently we had the opportunity to road trip through MidCoast Maine, hopping from one general store to the next while stopping off for a few adventures here and there along the way.
A long weekend adventure with a starting point in Portland, Maine has a lot of options, but for Memorial Day weekend, my partner, Jack and I decided to plot our way up through Maine’s MidCoast & Islands. Driving no more than an hour at a time, our trip felt effortless, letting us focus on the adventures ahead rather than the getting there. Friday morning we grabbed our coffees and hit the road.
Our comprehensive list of Maine’s MidCoast trails, hikes, and nature preserves. From South to North, these stunning spots will compel you to stay longer! From short walks to incredible hikes, this list is what you need to plan an adventure outside in MidCoast, Maine.
I had the pleasure of capturing Maine’s beauty on a 24-hour trip to Camden, Belfast and Searsport! I documented the Provencher family as they explored all that Maine’s Midcoast had to offer! Follow along below as I recap our trip! The moment I arrived in downtown Belfast, I was charmed…
With a maritime history dating back hundreds of years, postcard-ready villages tucked away along the coastline, and endless back roads to get off the beaten path, MidCoast Maine is a haven for independent explorers. From Brunswick in the south to Searsport in the north, this region of the Pine Tree State is worth a stop on your next weekend adventure.
