Maine is undeniably beautiful in just about any season. But, did you know that we have some of the coolest natural wonders in the USA? Check out this list for some natural wonders you may have had no idea existed here!
- The most dramatic rise and fall of tides on the continental US.
Wikimedia The most dramatic tides happen in Calais where the average is 20 feet!
- Red, black, and white beaches.
Michael Pick / Flickr In just one weekend, you can discover beaches of three different colors! At Perry, the sand is red, at Bailey’s Mistake, the beach is black from volcanic sand, and in Jonesport, the sand is a bright white. Pictured here is the Breakers Inn.
- The treacherous Old Sow Whirlpool.
Wikimedia Tidal currents meet between Eastport and Deer Island forming the “Old Sow” whirlpool, which is one of the largest and most dangerous on the planet.
- Gulf Hagas, the Grand Canyon of Maine.
Tcpx36 / Wikimedia Located in Katahdin Iron Works State Park in central Maine, Gulf Hagas is known as the “Grand Canyon of Maine.”
- Reversing Falls at Mahar’s Point.
Laura Bittner / Flickr In West Pembroke, a tidal flow alternately fills and drains both Whiting Bay and Dennys Bay. The salt water flows incredibly fast into the bays over rocks causing the appearance of “falls.”
- The ridiculous Desert of Maine.
David Fulmer / Flickr The Desert of Maine isn’t actually a desert - it gets the same amount of rain as the rest of the area. The sandy area was formed a long time ago by glaciers and can be seen in Freeport.
- Mystical Rangeley Lake.
Dennis Redfield / Flickr The town of Rangeley is almost exactly halfway between the equator and the North Pole. As a result, many people report “otherworldly” activity while being there.
- Acadia’s Thunder Hole.
Kim Carpenter / Flickr A small inlet is naturally carved out of the rocks and when the waves roll in, the thunderous sound is incredible!
- The teetering Bubble Mountain rock.
Liz Coursey Left behind by a massive glacier, this 100-ton rock is perched precariously on the South Bubble.
- The majestic Height of Land.
Roger H. Goun / Flickr Overlooking the scenic Mooselookmeguntic Lake, the Height of Land will give you one of the best views in Maine.
Have you experienced any of these? Tell us about it in the comments, or, if you have any others, let us know so we can keep adding to the list!
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The most dramatic tides happen in Calais where the average is 20 feet!
Michael Pick / Flickr
In just one weekend, you can discover beaches of three different colors! At Perry, the sand is red, at Bailey’s Mistake, the beach is black from volcanic sand, and in Jonesport, the sand is a bright white. Pictured here is the Breakers Inn.
Tidal currents meet between Eastport and Deer Island forming the “Old Sow” whirlpool, which is one of the largest and most dangerous on the planet.
Tcpx36 / Wikimedia
Located in Katahdin Iron Works State Park in central Maine, Gulf Hagas is known as the “Grand Canyon of Maine.”
Laura Bittner / Flickr
In West Pembroke, a tidal flow alternately fills and drains both Whiting Bay and Dennys Bay. The salt water flows incredibly fast into the bays over rocks causing the appearance of “falls.”
David Fulmer / Flickr
The Desert of Maine isn’t actually a desert - it gets the same amount of rain as the rest of the area. The sandy area was formed a long time ago by glaciers and can be seen in Freeport.
Dennis Redfield / Flickr
The town of Rangeley is almost exactly halfway between the equator and the North Pole. As a result, many people report “otherworldly” activity while being there.
Kim Carpenter / Flickr
A small inlet is naturally carved out of the rocks and when the waves roll in, the thunderous sound is incredible!
Liz Coursey
Left behind by a massive glacier, this 100-ton rock is perched precariously on the South Bubble.
Roger H. Goun / Flickr
Overlooking the scenic Mooselookmeguntic Lake, the Height of Land will give you one of the best views in Maine.
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