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Birch Point State ParkNot old or very big, the 62 acres of Birch Point State Park is worth a visit to swim, bike, picnic, or hike.
Picnicking, Maine State
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Picnicking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Picnicking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Maine State, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Rangeley Lake State ParkRangeley Lake stretches a total of nine miles through the western mountains of Maine.
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Camden Hills State ParkCamden Hills State Park is known as "the spot" for those looking to find breathtaking views of Maine.
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Cobscook Bay State ParkHiking, picnicking, camping, boating, and birdwatching activities are available in abundance on the 888 acres of Cobscook Bay State Park.
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Ferry Beach State ParkFlowing into the Atlantic Ocean, the Saco River opens up just south of a 117-acre public recreation area known as Ferry Beach State Park.
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Fort Point State ParkPenobscot Bay in south-central Maine is often said to be one of the top cruising bays in the world.
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Holbrook Island SanctuaryFirst realized in 1971 as a donation to "maintain this natural sanctuary in its original state without improvements," Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park is now a total of 1,345 acres and includes meadows.
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Lamoine State ParkHistorically, Lamoine State Park was a naval base for coal refueling, when coal became obsolete, the area became a 55-acre park.
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Moose Point State ParkThe original 186-acres of Moose Point State Park were used as a large working dairy farm with silos, farm buildings, and sixty head of cattle.
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Owls Head State ParkOwls Head State Park is one of Maine's smaller public parks around Penobscot Bay.
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Peaks-Kenny State ParkLocated in the picturesque Central Maine Highlands, Peaks-Kenny State Park was gifted to the state in 1964 in honor of Francis Peaks' sister and parents.
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Quoddy Head State ParkQuoddy Head State Park earns the title of the easternmost lighthouse, and of also being the closest point in the United States to the African continent.
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Reid State ParkDonated in 1946, Reid State Park is the first saltwater beach to be state-owned.
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Roque Bluffs State ParkLocated on Georgetown Island, Maine, Roque Bluffs State Park is a total of 274 acres of bluffs, shoreland, woods, and an old orchard.
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Scarborough Beach State ParkOn the southeastern coast of Maine sits Scarborough, a coastal resort town, and one of the fastest-growing communities for families.
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Shackford Head State ParkKnown as the nation's most easterly port and located at the entrance to Cobscook Bay, Moose Island is part of an 87-acre protected wild area, Shackford Head State Park.
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Two Lights State ParkTwo Lights State Park is a beautiful 41-acres of headland on Cape Elizabeth Maine.
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Vaughan Woods State ParkVaughan Woods Memorial State Park was originally used by Native Americans as farm and hunting land before being developed into an estate in 1785.
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Wolfe's Neck Woods State ParkOnly five miles away from the busy coastal town of Freeport, Wolfe's Neck State Park is a 244-acre getaway.
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Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site (Ft. William Henry)Originally home to Native Americans for over one thousand years, the site was established as an early English outpost sometime between 1625 and 1628 and is now one of the most historically significant sites in the nation.
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Fort Edgecomb State Historic SiteFort Edgecomb State Historic Site was established in a time when colonial rule was an impending threat, and the remains of old barracks, guns, and quarters give hint to the strength of this fortress complex.
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Fort Knox State Historic SiteOne of the best-preserved military fortifications on the New England seacoast.
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Fort McClary State Historic SiteToday Fort McClary State Historic Site has been the site of fortifications protecting the mouth of the Piscataqua River for the past almost 300 years.
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Fort O'Brien State Historic SiteMachiasport, Maine is a historic seaport home to the Fort O'Brien State Historic Site, though the name has changed with its destruction and rebuilding over the course of 90 years and is sometimes known as Fort Machias.
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Fort Popham State Historic SiteSituated only two miles away from Maine's busiest beach, Fort Popham State Historic Site is an old fortification originally dating to the Civil War era and the Popham colony.
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Piscataqua Boat Basin/Dead Duck LandingA concrete ramp and floating dock on 9 acres of land which provides access to Piscataqua River, Portsmouth Harbor, and the Gulf of Maine.
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Rogers ParkThis 23-acre town-owned park is tucked away in a residential neighborhood of Kittery and offers a 1-mile trail network that passes through a beautiful old-growth forest.
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Town Dock #2A fixed dock with floats as well as a small picnic area and restrooms are available.
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Wonder Brook/Murphy PreserveLocated on nearly 80 acres of properties owned by the town of Kennebunk, the Murphy Preserve is contiguous with Wonder Brook Preserve, making this an excellent location for a short or longer stroll.
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Grist Mill PropertyGrist Mill is a unique and historical acquisition of the Kennebunk Land Trust.
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Goose Rocks BeachBeautiful white sand sloping down towards the water and offshore islands along the horizon.
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Mechanic's Park/White's WharfA scenic town-owned park along the banks of the Saco River includes an observation deck, lawn, picnic areas, and benches.
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Scarborough Marsh Nature Trail & Audubon CenterA short walking trail of only .3 miles which provides visitors with self-guided tour opportunities.
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Fort Williams ParkHome to Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in America.
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Thomas Knight ParkA small park next to and under the Casco Bay Bridge which provides a small picnic area and a floating dock for launching in the Portland Harbor.
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Bug Light ParkThis 8.8-acre city park offers sweeping views of the busy Portland Harbor, Portland skyline, and access to the Bug Light.
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Willard BeachThis 4-acres sand beach is a local gem and connects Fisherman's Point with the Southern Maine Community College campus.
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Fort Allen ParkThis 9.3 acres park offers sweeping views of Portland Harbor, Casco Bay, and the busy sailboat and commercial fishermen traffic.
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Centennial BeachA beautiful white sandy beach which is ideal for families with young children.
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Back ShoreA 1.5-mile section of Peaks Island's loop road which offers sweeping ocean views.
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Little Diamond Island Ferry LandingA long pier primarily used as a loading spot for the Casco Bay Ferry.
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Great Diamond Island State PierA large dock primarily used by the Casco Bay Ferry to load and unload passengers and goods.
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Mariner's LandingThis dock is primarily used by the Casco Bay Ferry to load and unload passengers and goods.
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Cliff Island Public WharfA large dock which is primarily used by the Casco Bay Lines ferry to load and unload passengers and goods.
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Gilsland FarmA wide-open 1.7-mile loop with sweeping views or plenty of opportunities to watch for wildlife.
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Larrabee's LandingA short mowed path runs along a fence to the former location of a boat launch.
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Grist Mill ParkThis small park is the perfect place to stop and stretch the legs during a long ride or to enjoy a picnic lunch.
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Winslow Memorial ParkA small park with camping and several paths for walking overlooking Casco Bay.
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Dunning Boat Yard RampA concrete public ramp located next to the Dunning Boat Yard which can be used as a launching point for exploring the Harraseeket River.
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Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary140 acres of protected wildlife habitat only a mile from the downtown of the town of Freeport.
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Merepoint Bay Boat LaunchA busy boat launch with two concrete ramps and hand-carry access for paddlers.
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Wiscasset Town LandingLocated on the Sheepscot River, there are two deep water moorings available to the public and overnight docking to accommodate three boats.
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Pretty Marsh Picnic AreaThis is a beautiful and secluded picnic area on the quiet southwestern side of Mount Desert Island.
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Seawall Picnic AreaA beautiful spot to have a picnic lunch by the shore to the sound of ocean waves.
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Sargent Drive Picnic AreaA picnic area along the 3.8-mile road skirting the very edge of Somes Sound, the only fjard on the American East Coast.
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Saint Croix Island International Historic SiteThe ruins of a 17th-century French settlement sit on Saint Croix Island in eastern Maine, a reminder of a time when France was seeking to establish claim on a large swath of North America.
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Cascade Fall TrailsWell-known and popular to visit due to their scenic location and easy access.
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Mary Grant Nature PreserveAs part of the Grant family since 1905, the Mary Grant Nature Preserve is both important to conservation and history.
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Town LandingThis is Yarmouth's main town landing is constantly busy with commercial and recreational boating activity.
