Saisons dans le Maine

When the summer visitors and leaf peepers head home, winter shares a side of Maine that shouldn’t be missed. Those who hear the quiet call of snow-swept woods and fields know that winter is Maine’s best-kept secret. Mainers are known to be hardy folk, but really, we just know how to have fun in the snow.

Then comes spring: muddy boots, maple syrup, delicate fiddleheads and the first blush of green returning to the forests. Rivers surge with meltwater, and coastal towns shake off their slumber as fishermen ready their boats and botanical gardens come back to life.

Summer in Maine brings long days and the kind of light that lingers past bedtime. It’s when the coast comes alive with sailing windjammers and sunbathers seeking the best beaches. It’s when mountain lakes sparkle with paddles and cannonballs and every day seems to end with Maine-made ice cream.

Autumn slows the pace and sets the hills ablaze with fall foliage. Farmers’ markets brim with crisp apples and handmade goods, and scenic drives through winding backroads reveal postcard-perfect scenes around every bend.

No matter the season, Maine invites you to live by its rhythms—to savor the best of nature’s bounty.