Others don't even know where Maine lies on the map. In any case there is a mystique surrounding Maine which makes it a special place to seek out the restorative powers of nature. Maine offers sporting enthusiasts some of the finest recreational opportunities in the country. Get your heart racing with the thrill of white-water rafting. Take a canoe out at dawn to watch a moose take a morning dip.
Outdoor sports abound.
In summer or fall climb one of the foothills of the White Mountains and see all the way to the ocean. Grab a pick, hammer and magnifying glass and go rock hounding for minerals and gems among the quarries of Oxford county. For the quieter tastes there is a visit to the fascinating museum at Shaker Village in Poland Spring, the only active community of Shakers in the country. The Jones Museum of Glass and Ceramics, located on Douglas Hill in Sebago, offers changing exhibitions of glass, earthenware.