The majesty of nature looms large in Maine, from the coastal islands and shoreline to the deep inland forests. Among the places for visitors, families and children to learn more about Maine's natural history are Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, the Pine Tree State Arboretum in Augusta, the Merryspring Horticultural Nature Park in Camden, on the Midcoast, and the Stanton Bird Sanctuary in Lewiston. Much of Maine's traditional economy, such as lumbering and paper making, exploits the natural gifts of the state, and the history of those industries can be explored at places like the Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley. The Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Wells remembers and honors the revolutionary nature writer. See more below.
Route 3 Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-3338
Vast national park with outdoor activities year-round on Maine coast; carriage roads, hiking and rock climbing; gardens; tidepools; camping
426 Wolfe's Neck Road Freeport, ME Phone: 207-865-4465
A popular spot to view wild osprey and other Maine wildlife and nature!
310 West Main Street (U.S. Route 1) Searsport, ME, 04940 Phone: 207-548-2882
Off Route 26 West Paris, ME Phone:
Cape Rosier Road off Route 176 Brooksville, ME, 04617 Phone: 207-326-4012
194 McKown Point Road West Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04575 Phone: 207-633-9542
321 Port Road Wells, ME Phone: 207-646-9226
Route 201 The Forks, ME Phone:
95 Desert Rd. Freeport, ME, 04032 Phone: 207-865-6962
Highland Spring Road Lewiston, ME, 04240 Phone:
Conway Road Camden, ME, 04849 Phone: 207-236-2239
Acadia National Park Bar Harbor, ME Phone:
Route 172 Blue Hill, ME Phone:
153 Hospital St. Augusta, ME, 04332 Phone: 207-621-0031
Route 26 Gray, ME, 04039 Phone: 207-657-4977
342 Laudholm Farm Road Wells, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-1555
Meadow Road (off Route 24) Brunswick, ME, 04011 Phone: 207-725-6009
