Maine's colleges and universities regularly stage musical, dance, and dramatic performances. Recreation Maine has twenty-nine state parks, seven state wilderness areas, and five national parks and wildlife areas. Popular outdoor activities include boating, fishing, rock climbing, bicycling, trail riding, hiking, and camping. Interesting Facts Mainers, or residents of Maine, are sometimes called Down-Easters. Maine produces about 50 billion toothpicks a year, more than any other state.
Maine is famous for lobsters, clams, and blueberries.