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"Facts About Maine" Content Written & Provided by Mary Niles Facts About maine outdoors

Maine... Has a population of over 1,000,000.

Is about 320 miles long and 210 miles wide, and has a total area of approximately 33,215 square miles.

Has over 21,000 miles of public highways, exceeding the total mileage of any other New England state.

Is almost as big as all of the other five New England States put together.

Has one county (Aroostook) so big (6,453 square miles) that it actually covers an area greater than the combined size of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Claims America's first chartered town - York, chartered in 1641.

Is recognized as one of the most healthful, beautiful and interesting states in the nation.

Has 17 million acres of forestland and 3,500 miles of indescribably beautiful coastline, with bays, coves and similar indentations. Maine has 60 lighthouses including Portland Head Light commissioned by George Washington.

Has 2,295 square miles of inland water area and over 2,000 coastal islands.

Is one of America's largest blueberry growing states, raising 90% of the low-bush blueberries in North America.

Potatoes rank 3rd in acreage and 4th in production nationally.

One of the mountains is approximately one mile high - Mt. Katahdin (5,268 ft above sea level).

Is nationally famed for the fine taste, texture and fresh color of its seafood, superior traits due to all the cool, clear waters which provide the perfect environment.

Boasts 6,000 lakes and ponds and 5,100 rivers and streams abounding land-locked salmon, trout, smallmouthed bass, pickerel and perch.

Makes a variety of products from toothpicks to destroyers.

Has more than 25 ski areas, including nationally-known Sugarloaf USA which has a 9,000 ft. gondola line.

Has 436,064 acres of state and national parks, including the 92-mile Allagash Wilderness Waterway in northern Maine.

Abounds in natural assets - lakes, beaches, mountains, seacoast - which make Maine the Land of Remembered Vacations.

"Facts About Maine" Content Written & Provided by Mary Niles

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( Wednesday, June 10, 2009 ) The Patten Lumbermen's Museum The Patten Lumbermen's Museum was established to document Maine Logging History, by preserving the logging heritage and accomplishments of early inhabitants of the state of Maine. Exihibits at the museum include some of Maine's most notable contributions to the early mechanization of logging, including the Lombard Steam Hauler, Lombard Gas Hauler, and the Peavey Cant Dog. We invite you to lean more about Maine Logging History, including the use of bateaux on waterways to transport supplies, the stories of the fearless river drivers, what life was like inside a remote logging camp, and even the role of bean hole beans by following the links above or by visiting our museum in person.

( Friday, June 05, 2009 ) Wilderness Pines Campground Welcome to Wilderness Pines Campground! We are located on 125 acres surrounded by a majestic red pine forest. Our campground is just the place to come relax and enjoy the outdoors. There is an abundance of activities at Wilderness Pines Campground! Conroy Lake is just a short walk away. Spend a day at the lake fishing! Conroy Lake is stocked with splake and many species of trout. Or rent a paddle boat, kayak or canoe and enjoy the resident loons. Take out your ATV for a day of adventure on the nearby ITS trails.