Our Adventures in Maine

“You may have an occasion to be traveling in southern Maine yourself one of these days. Pretty part of the countryside…”

– Stephen King, Night Shift

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Giant ’s Stairs I Secret Garden I The Trolls I Sail Mail I One Head Light

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Giant’s Stairs

Named for its interesting geologic history, the Giant’s Stairs trail follows the rocky coastline with gorgeous views of eastern Casco Bay, often with crashing waves glinting in the sunlight.

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Giant’s Stairs

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A not so

Secret Garden

These magnificent gardens are one of the state's most popular attractions.

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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

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Costal Maine Botanical Gardens

The Trolls

Guardians of the Seeds. Hidden throughout Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ native, natural wooded areas, are giant trolls waiting to be unearthed.

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If you are very quiet you can sneak up on a troll.

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

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The Exhibit

The Artist

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Casco Bay Lines

Sail Mail

Casco Bay Lines is a ferry system that provides year-round passenger, freight, postal and vehicle ferry service to the islands of Casco Bay from Portland, Maine. For over 150 years, our vessels have been transporting people from Portland to the islands of Casco Bay.

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Fort Williams Park

One Head Light

Portland Head Light, commissioned by George Washington and in operation since January, 1791, marks the southern side of the entrance to Portland Harbor. It is the quintessential Maine lighthouse, combining in a single view Maine's ocean, islands, rocky coast, colonial history, and maritime heritage.