Maine is lean on population but rich in natural beauty. With its wandering coastline and multitude of islands, it has over 3,500 miles of shoreline. Forest blanket the state, dotted with thousands of lakes and coursed by streams and rivers.

• Maine has 62 lighthouses; more than 50 are still in use.
• Maine's Acadia National Park, the first national park east of the Mississippi River and the only one in New England.
• Maine's multiple small harbors filled with fishing boats and sailing vessels provide photographers a perfect backdrop of New England charm.