Lighthouses are a quintessential symbol of Maine’s maritime history, and visitors have the unique opportunity to explore ...

Maine's 65 historic lighthouses beckon to visitors today just as they have drawn and guided ships into safe harbors for centuries along the state's rocky coastline. Portland Head Light ...

Maine shines with its maritime history, lighthouses and abundant lobsters at the tip of the eastern U.S. Then there is its wicked everything, from its whoopie pies to its slippers to its winters.

Maine has more than 60 lighthouses marking its shoreline. West Quoddy Lighthouse, the eastern most lighthouse in the United States, marks the point where the sun first rises each day in this country.

Matt Rosenberg, a full-time English teacher, commutes by paddleboat to maintain a Maine lighthouse. Rosenberg values the peace and tradition of lighthouse keeping despite its physical demands.

Maine's sprawling, understated beaches have been attracting vacationers for generations. Visitors will enjoy miles of rocky shoreline, historic lighthouses and some of the best lobster in the ...

This is the area where lighthouses began in America. The first lighthouses were built to foster the growing maritime economy of the colonies and many precede the birth of the nation. This region ...