Maine

LIFE IS A BEACH – Popham Beach State Park is truly one of Maine’s rare geologic landforms and features a long stretch of sand beach. Fox and Wood islands are visible from shore, and visitors can walk to Fox Island (watch the tide to avoid getting marooned). Located at 10 Perkins Farm Lane, Phippsburg, ME, (207) 389-1335. Tide and Parking Hotline: (207) 389-9125.

BACK PEDAL – From the mountains to the sea, Maine has a bike tour for everyone, no matter what your level of ability. Find maps and information at http://www.exploremaine.org/bike/bike_tours.html.

CROSS OVER – Maine’s Artist’s Covered Bridge in Newry is one of ten that have been preserved, restored or reconstructed. Built in 1872, it is named the Artist’s Bridge because it is the most photographed and painted of the venerable covered bridges in Maine. The bridge, an 87-foot Paddleford truss, was closed to traffic in 1958 when a new bridge was built downstream. It is located about four miles northwest of North Bethel.

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