United States: Maine Books and Travel Guides

25 Bicycle Tours in Maine : Coastal and Inland Rides from Kittery to Caribou Ranging from half-day jaunts to multi-day adventures, these 25 bicycle tours take you down nearly 2000 miles of Maine's back roads--through weathered lobster ports, past blueberry barrens and gracious Colonial homes, islands, lakes, and scenic hills. Included with each tour is total mileage, detailed map, directions, general information, and bonus side trips and alternate routes. 41 maps. 30 photos. Click Here for More Info

50 Hikes in the Maine Mountains : Day Hikes and Backpacks in the Fabled Northern Peaks and Lake Country The 50 hikes registered Maine guide Cloe Chunn has chosen for this updated edition of her popular guidebook range in length from 2 hours to 5 daysand lead to waterfalls, remote ponds, lookout towers, swimming holes, and incomparable vistas. Along with hiking directions and map, Chunn also provides information on the geology, wildlife, and history of each trailand she emphasizes family hiking. 26 photos. 51 maps. Click Here for More Info

The Coast of Maine Book : A Complete Guide Through this indispensable, fully revised guide, the authors illustrate why the coast of Maine is one of the most visited vacation spots on the East coast. Their book reveals the unique character of this region. From island-hopping to outlet shopping, this book has it all--perfect for both visitors and residents alike. 100 photos and maps. Click Here for More Info

Frommer's Portable Maine Coast For the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to pack a full-size guidebook, here's a new series that selects the very best in each destination and presents it all at a glance. Plus the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping and nightlife. Click Here for More Info

Hiking Maine The book contains accurate, up-to-date trail information, maps, and black-and-white photos that reveal the state's varied landscapes. Sections on hiking with children and barrier-free trails for hikers with special needs are also included. Click Here for More Info

In the Maine Woods : An Insider's Guide to Traditional Maine Sporting Camps This newly expanded and updated guide to 78 rustic resorts across the state of Maine opens up the traditional sporting camp world for all of us flatlanders. "If you have an urge to live the way life should be, if only for a few days, then by all means track down a copy of In the Maine Woods. Click Here for More Info

Maine Handbook Heading Down East to go blueberry picking, antiques shopping, or beachcombing? From the best lobster co-ops in the New Harbor and Boothbay areas to the Rachel Carson Salt Pond, from top snowboarding spots to gorgeous camping sites on Moosehead Lake, this book has the whole Pine Tree State covered. Click Here for More Info

Maine Lighthouses Map & Guide Illustrated map and guide to all of Maine's lighthouses. Informative highway map of Maine locates and names each ligthouse. Guide gives histories of each light, plus directions to the lighthouse or best viewing spot. Illustrated with 24 original watercolor paintings. Click Here for More Info

Maine Mountain Guide : The Hiking Trails of Maine Featuring Baxter State Park From Baxter State Park and spectacular Mt. Katahdin to the rugged Mahoosuc Range, this is the ultimate guide for exploring the Maine wilderness. This fully revised and updated 8th edition includes notes on scenic views, geology and nature, trip planning, map and compass use, and bushwacking. Click Here for More Info

Maine: An Explorer's Guide Encyclopedic in its coverage of the Pine Tree State. No matter where you're heading, you can be sure that Tree and Roundy have been there.... Use this book to plan a day's, weekend's, or week's worth of wanderings. Click Here for More Info

The Park Loop Road : A Guide to Acadia National Park's Scenic Byway From the steep granite headlands with their powerful displays of thunderous surf, to the rounded mountaintops rising above fragrant balsam forests, Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park offer a remarkable diversity of natural and human history. Acadia's twenty-one-mile Park Loop Road was designed in the 1930s by noted landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead Jr. to "lead one through a series of visual experiences." This book guides the visitor through the unparalleled scenic beauty, dramatic geology, and historic importance of the Loop Road. Click Here for More Info

Winter Trails Maine Designed for all levels, from the consummate winter recreational skiers and snowshoers to beginners and families, Winter Trails will lead you to the best places to snowshoe or cross-country ski in Maine. Be it a day-trip, a two-hour jaunt, or an overnight in the backcountry, you can enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the great outdoors in winter with these 40 carefully researched trails. Each outing is described in detail and includes information about the natural landscape, such as distance in miles, trail difficulty, surface quality, and more. Click Here for More Info