We all know everything is more wonderful in Maine, but from the outside looking in things may seem a little stranger here, too. From our reactions to Maine weather to our unique roadside attractions, to the food we all love, things can get pretty weird here in Vacationland. Here are just a few examples of some of the things that people from Maine do.
- Build really large people on the side of the road.
Jay Woodworth / Flickr Such as this guy. Big Jim has been watching over the good people of Prospect Harbor for the past 40 years. Originally built to promote the (now shuttered) Stinson Canning Company, he has undergone a few changes in the last few years. Most notably, Jim traded his “Beach Cliff Sardines” tin for a lobster trap in support of the lobster processing facility now housed in the former Stinson factory. The only other major change came in the ’80s when he was rebuilt out of metal after his wooden pants blew off in an unfortunate storm.
- Wear plaid on plaid on plaid.
Susy Morris / Flickr Hey, you gotta keep up with the latest fashion.
- Enjoy drinks that were originally medicinal.
Peter Dutton / Flickr For some of us, “enjoy” is the wrong word.
- See and obey this sign.
Dan Cederholm / Flickr And, I think we all feel pretty proud when we see it. Some things are just so “Maine.”
- Nearly have a panic attack after seeing this cross your car’s path.
Doug Miller / Flickr NOT hitting this guy is the best thing to happen to this photographer all day.
- But also honor one that sadly fell into a cave and perished.
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr Poor moose. You never saw it coming. Note: You can pay homage to this guy and his cave in Grafton Notch State Park.
- Devote an entire museum to creatures that may or may not actually exist.
Flickr/Matt Lancashire The International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, the world’s only museum exploring the study of hidden or unknown animals such as Yetis, Bigfoot, Lake Monsters, and Sea Serpents, as well as hundreds of other yet-to-be-found animals (cryptids), is located right here in Maine. I guess could there COULD be a sasquatch in Turner, Maine.
- Pull over to the side of the road, pick some plants and cook up the perfect side dish.
Dana Moos / Flickr As a side or sauteed and served up on their own, Fiddleheads are the quintessential Maine find.
- Count brown bread baked in a bean can as an “iconic” food.
amanda / Flickr But, it is. And it’s so delicious.
- Hang out in little houses atop frozen lakes to catch tiny fish.
Mark Plummer / Flickr It’s called smeltin’ and we (or, some of us) love it!
- See this and say “it’s barely a dusting!”
Peter / Flickr This means you’re going to work in the morning.
- Treat the first day of spring like the first day of summer.
Sam / Flickr No matter the ACTUAL temperature.
What do you think the weirdest thing in Maine is?
Jay Woodworth / Flickr
Such as this guy. Big Jim has been watching over the good people of Prospect Harbor for the past 40 years. Originally built to promote the (now shuttered) Stinson Canning Company, he has undergone a few changes in the last few years. Most notably, Jim traded his “Beach Cliff Sardines” tin for a lobster trap in support of the lobster processing facility now housed in the former Stinson factory. The only other major change came in the ’80s when he was rebuilt out of metal after his wooden pants blew off in an unfortunate storm.
Susy Morris / Flickr
Hey, you gotta keep up with the latest fashion.
Peter Dutton / Flickr
For some of us, “enjoy” is the wrong word.
Dan Cederholm / Flickr
And, I think we all feel pretty proud when we see it. Some things are just so “Maine.”
Doug Miller / Flickr
NOT hitting this guy is the best thing to happen to this photographer all day.
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr
Poor moose. You never saw it coming. Note: You can pay homage to this guy and his cave in Grafton Notch State Park.
Flickr/Matt Lancashire
The International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, the world’s only museum exploring the study of hidden or unknown animals such as Yetis, Bigfoot, Lake Monsters, and Sea Serpents, as well as hundreds of other yet-to-be-found animals (cryptids), is located right here in Maine. I guess could there COULD be a sasquatch in Turner, Maine.
Dana Moos / Flickr
As a side or sauteed and served up on their own, Fiddleheads are the quintessential Maine find.
amanda / Flickr
But, it is. And it’s so delicious.
Mark Plummer / Flickr
It’s called smeltin’ and we (or, some of us) love it!
Peter / Flickr
This means you’re going to work in the morning.
Sam / Flickr
No matter the ACTUAL temperature.
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