Sorry about the incorrect use of the term "downeast". I was mistaken and thought it was a term used by northern Mainers to describe people in the coastal cities.
For further clarification as someone from the Acadia area, some southern Mainers will say we're part of Downeast, but we're not. It's just Washington county.
Nothing like new England beautiful, charming, and quaint. So much history, old beautiful homes, old stone walls, old cemeterys. Leaving today for way up northern Maine on the border of New Brunswick. The color should be starting up there.
I’ve lived in Maine my whole life so far and the first reaction people seem to have when they visit is to say how terrible it is here. It feels like Maine isn’t given the time of day because we’re pretty isolated even from New Hampshire, so life is slower and more tranquil. I can see how that would be a culture shock coming from other places but I love it. Thanks for giving Maine a chance. ❤ P.S. it is also true that we are very protective of our environment, it’s special and it’s what gives us our identity and peace!
I am from China who has lived in this country for 16 years and I spent my first two of those 16 years in Maine. I hated the cold and snowy weather and the lack of fancy stuff compared to other big metros. But every time I went back to visit friends there and I started to love Maine more and more. It almost feels like an entirely different country than other parts of the US. There are no commercial billboards on the interstate, tap water is safe to drink, probably the best air quality, people are very genuine, friendly and less business like, the pace of life is much slower, stuff like that. I’ve heard that the property prices have skyrocketed in some of the nice coastal areas like Scarborough, Saco, South Portland, etc. due to the fact that more rich people in Massachusetts/NY and a lot of remotely working people relocating there. It is a very peaceful state and I’ve made some lifelong friends there. I’m also impressed about how much you know about the state with just a short amount of time spent there. Yes it used to have its prosperity with the lumber and mill industry and it’s hard for the government to incentivize or attract any industries to Maine due to its geographical location and small population. But like you said the nature is amazing there lots of outdoor activities available. Mosquitoes are bad they can chew you alive lol. Thanks for making this video and other great videos that I’ve learned a lot from you.
Hi from Maine, I live on one of the islands you cruised by. In the summer it is so crowded. I go to a camp (regional term for cabin) in the Maine North Woods for the calm and tranquility. New Brunswick, Canada is also very beautiful and lightly visited.
I've never been north of Maryland or west of Texas. This channel is AMAZING and inspirational. I'm not sure how, but I'm going to see the rest of the U.S, and because of this channel I know exactly where I wanna go, and even possibly move to. Thanks for posting all these videos and really showing off how vast and amazing the U.S can be. Thanks again.
I've been fortunate enough to see all 50, and I just got home from visiting parks in MT and UT. It can really transform and refresh your perspective to get out in the vast open spaces.
I've only been to Bangor. We departed the 🇺🇸 for Iraq from there and returned to the 🇺🇸 there. When we arrived back it seemed like half of the town welcomed us home. I'll always cherish that. So yeah, I love Maine. ❤
@@tycobb8974 My daughter graduated her Army BCT today. Well, I hope see doesn't see the shit you may have seen over there. But it was men like you that obeyed your oath and saved twenty years of peace to date so see could grow up and follow in your footsteps...my Navy Seabee tour salutes you.
The Flamingo idea was very popular prior to the Civil War. Southern plantation owners would take their families to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont to resorts that would cater to them. I had an ancestor that built and ran a hotel in Clarendon, VT. But after the war, the devastated South was so poor they couldn't afford the trip.
Bangor Maine is the eastern end of U S highway 2, which runs west from there all the way to the west coast,interrupted,only by the great lakes. It's an incredible drive,if you've got the time.
While I agree that Bar Harbor and Acadia are really crowded during summer, I would still go there again and again for the scenic beauty. I have been there multiple times and it still remains at the top of my list
I quit the working life and was headed back overseas when covid trapped me in the US. So, I went to Maine and spent a year there. Easily the most beautiful state in the eastern US. Mostly filled with sane, hard working folk. Highly recommend anyone going there in summer to steer clear of the tourist areas. Outside high season Acadia is great as are all sorts of small towns/cities on the coast from Portland to the Canadian border. Also recommend going NE to "the county" (Aroostook) to see a place unlike any in the US - horse drawn buggies, French spoken everywhere, etc.. And I can attest that with just a bit of work one can go hiking year-round. Maine is great for hiking, especially in the fall. I hiked almost 1,000 miles there and saw all sorts of critters and serene scenery.
I am giving serious thoughts following in your steps I currently work from home Maine would be a great change of environment scenery It about a nice town with Cody of living
Wife and I had our honeymoon all over New England. From Nantucket all the way up to Bethel, ME and all stops in between. Love that region. Our love for Stephen King pulled us to spend a lot of time in Maine. The maple syrup! Epic!
Enjoyed your video on Maine especially because I have a most unusual surname. Horr,(was kidded about a lot when I was younger)is such an unusual last name that I did some research when I was younger and searched the phone books of major cities for that name. New York City only had one result (the Bronx). On a trip to Denmark, my Mom and I has a short stop at the airport in Bangor. I checked out one of these phone books and there must have been more than a dozen listing for my last name. Never tried to get in touch or anything, but was satisfied that after searching so long, I has finally found something. Anyway, I find all of your videos informative AND interesting. I've always been interested in geography! Keep putting out these videos!
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Correction: The portland area is NOT downeast. Downeast is Hancock and Washington Counties. Down can be counterintuitive, because downeast is actually not down on a map at all, but it's downwind in the prevailing winds
Correction: Portland is downeast if you're in the mercantile or maritime trades. Or if you lived in Southern Massachusetts before 1820. Or of you're from Oxford county. Many people in Maine, Mass, and NH definitely refer to the Maine coast as downeast. yes the purer form is the towns and bays east of Verona and south of Lincoln but he didn't really use it that wrong.
@@jcarry5214 Yes, Maine as a whole can be called downeast, but never once in my 17 years in Maine have I ever heard anyone say that the city of Portland specifically was the section of the Maine coast that was downeast. If you’re talking about sections of the Maine coast, Portland is certainly not downeast. So, in fact, the way he used it WAS still very incorrect. I did not mean my original comment to be harsh in any way, it was just a little blunt, so please don’t take it the wrong way.
Maine's motto is "Life as it Should Be" and that pretty well sums it up. I live in NH but only a few minutes drive from the Maine state line and visit often.
I am from West Virginia and have visited 45 states, Maine is still my favorite. Hope to get back up there soon. Would even like to retire there in a few years.
You should try Maine in either May/June, or September/October. It's much less crowded and the weather is great. There's also something special about the lighting in those months, as well. Goose Rocks Beach is another great place to hit while in Maine (though, you'd need a parking permit...and the last time I was there, they didn't take credit cards).
I was once in Portland by accident due to a flight getting canceled and my date and I ate at a lovely restaurant in which a gentleman across the room anonymously paid our bill. Very romantic and auspicious. The restaurant gave us free dessert (vegan, for me) and then I ran into an old friend in the lobby, had drinks. Magical! I love Portland.
My son was born while my wife and I were on vacation in Maine, and we spent three months in Bangor while he was in the NICU. (He's better now, thanks!) Anyway, we got to know the Penobscot area very well indeed. Thank you for these videos- I'm glad you had such a good impression of one of my favorite states.
That was one of the most bananas things I've ever seen. I literally feared for my sisters life from laughter and she was only telling me about it. Then I saw it and she was right.
Great video as always. I'd just like to add that the water for swimming is c o l d and the winters can be b r u t a l l y c o l d but of course not as cold as Montana. You're right about canoeing -- as a youth I canoed down the Saco river, camping out on bends in the river, swimming in the rapids. :)
I’ve never been this early and as luck would have it Maine is my home state. Maine is truly a special place, but I sure don’t miss the winters 🥶 Glad you guys enjoyed it!
Ayah, Born and raised in Waterville and lived half my life in Central Maine, now I live in Hawaii. It's great here. And I don't miss the winters either. But I sure miss this time of year, Autumn, I think Maine is a better place to live overall... So I keep going back to see what I miss...EVERYTHING...
Love Portland Maine. Very walkable, love the neighborhoods, nice people, and great restaurants. I could see myself living there, but I suppose it would be smart to spend some there during the winter months before making my move.
Yep, I did! Then zoomed in on some of the cooler-looking places in Satellite mode, took a little Google-walk along a couple of rural roads -- the next best thing to being there!
Nice summary of Maine. I grew up in the Portland area as a young kid (saw JFK on the campaign trail at City Hall) and the City has changed dramatically since the 1960s. Basically, most of the old buildings have been renovated and the Old Port was transformed from a bunch of old vacant warehouses to groovy shops, bars and condos etc. Munjoy Hill was mostly rentals back then and the majority of people were generally pretty poor, including us. Deep Maine accents were abundant and although I now keep mine tucked away, it instantly comes out once I cross the Maine boarder or even talk about Maine to someone. I ended up in PA in my mid-20's (school and jobs) and once married we would bring our kids up to Maine every summer for camping in various locations. We all love the place...Wicked Good!!
I live in Freeport, Maine, the global headquarters of L.L. Bean. I think you did a great job of describing our state and its people. Thank you for doing your research. So many people visit Maine and fall in love with it, but there are challenges here including lack of good jobs and lack of quality internet service in many areas. But the state just received over $100 million for broadband expansion, and municipal fiber projects are on the rise. So maybe we'll see a bit more population growth over the next decade, especially with remote work becoming more popular. But we need the rural broadband first.
Great video, thanks for visiting Maine, King. For your next trip I highly recommend seeing the actual Downeast area, being Eastport or Lubec. Definitely much further but the beauty of the coast there is unmatched. Cutler Coast public land is one of the most beautiful hikes in the state hands down.
@@sarahwood8943 The last time I was up there (August) I thought I saw signs of the downtown area making a slow comeback. I would advise people visiting Augusta to check out downtown Hallowell which is about the same distance from the capitol building and quite a bit nicer.
I’m honestly shocked, Augusta was my favorite town I visited back in May. I mean I’ve heard the rumors and I saw some sketchy people but I mean is it really such a big deal? I don’t live there so I wouldn’t know
@@shaneshane8482 People love shitting on Augusta. I don't get it. It's got some concentrated wackiness but the downtown was never as bad as people say, and it's never been completely dead or bombed out. It's not he most vibrant downtown but it also never was as blighted as most main drags. The city is independent and has a stable culture. It jsut doesn't play by the rules so people don't know what to say and say bad things by default.
You have to visit Lubec. Yes, you'll think the village is run down and dining options are limited. But the scenery is spectacular, the tides are dramatic, there's tons of easy hiking and no crowds. The nearest traffic light is 50 miles away!
Thank you so much for the plug for Maine. I've been in Maine my entire life (Waterville, Augusta, Portland and now Biddeford....south of Portland) My wife has lived in 11 states and has said she never wants to leave Maine. We have some great beaches where I live, several within 20 miles that are PACKED in the summer, but I don't mind the tourist. They help keep businesses alive and I'm happy for them having a good time here, just as I would hope if I visited their state. We have a lot to offer, beaches to rocky coast, mountains to interesting cities and quaint towns. And yes, we are friendly.
I visited Maine last summer, and it was a pleasant experience. In fact, that’s probably the one word I would use to describe Maine: pleasant. The vibe of Maine is absolutely perfect for my taste. I stayed in the Portland area and did all of the tourist things like whale watching, the chocolate Moose, L.L. Bean factory, etc. Overall it was a great time, I would definitely go back and see Acadia National Park!
When you come back for your to-do list: QUODDY HEAD and far downeast are beautiful, as is Baxter State Park which will give you a true wilderness feel without too much of a hassel. Freeport is a pretty nice town to visit. You can spend days on Route 1 from Portland to Bar Harbor. Damariscotta, Wiscasset, Boothbay. Those are all beautiful towns.
If you are in the state for more than just a look-see, spending time up in the Lakes Region or toward the mountains is definitely worth it. Every time I go back home to Maine, I always visit the ocean somewhere, because there is no ocean inland where I now live, but for me, the real Maine is the inland. We lived summers at the lake. Everyone had a camp somewhere, back when I was young (I'm a boomer).
I second all of this. Midcoast is so beautiful and far Downeast (Washington county) will give you a taste of authentic Maine lobstering and blueberry culture.
I moved to Portland 27 years ago from a major US city. This is the best small city in the US. Hardly any crime, people are very friendly, progressive, incredible restaurants, virtually no traffic and exceptionally gorgeous. You feel like you’re in a very special place that no one knows about. You did a very nice job, but one small picky thing. The water that you took the ferry through in Portland is not a sound but it’s technically a bay: Casco Bay. A sound is generally much larger and not as well protected as a bay. It’s not a big deal but I’m a geography nut.
portland is great but unfortunately its becoming more car dependant and suburbian, the downtown is really nice but the giant parking lots and suburbs arent the best
Great video. Love Maine. Our American cousins. If you like Maine, you have to visit the Canadian Maritime provinces, right next door. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island!
A very well done Travel Video...this one showed the places, and the people with a critical commentary both "pro" and "con". This is Helpful. Too many travel shows concentrate on the people themselves and walking shots that show only the presenters, usually walking away (?) Comments on the food, parking and the attractions are what counts. Well Done "King". Thankx !!
thanks kye...i was on a polaris sub for just two cruises in 66-67...we had a doctor on board from maine.. he was a delight to be around...forgot his name...after the second patrol he left the navy...he was bored because everybody was healthy ..
I visited Portland in early May and it was incredible how different the city felt compared to my similar sized city in central Arkansas I live in. I agree with everything you say about Portland, what a beautiful city
I hope you can visit the North, if you can i would love to show you around. There are many many things to do, but you would have to know what and where. I am from the small town of Presque Isle. Also the lobster roll thing can be different where you go. At govonors they have a baked roll with cold lobster meat.
When you go back to Maine, go to Red’s Eats in Wiscasset for the best lobster roll there is. They only use lobster brought in that very morning, you always get more than one whole lobster in each roll, and you have your choice of Mayo or butter. I’m with you, I get mine with butter on the side and dip each bite into it. Mmm, mmm, mmm! The best!
@@723skierbob I live in Maine and I have eaten at reds when relatives were visiting cuz they wanted the whole experience. Im not trying to diminish, just maybe can't appreciate the place like an out of stater whould🤷♂️
@@mollywhoppedsouls_pvp I understand, Molly, no problem. 🙂. As you know, you can head on down the road to Boothbay Harbor and enjoy a really delish roll on the wharf, too. Who’s to say which is the better experience. I just wanted to let Kyle know he was missing out if he thought all Maine lobster rolls are mixed with mayonnaise.
Maine the first place I came back to twice. 25 years later and my friends forget that I am a flatlander. 36 acres for a backyard in the Western Mountains
I love an Maine and I feel very lucky to habe be born and raised here. We have forests and mountains unoccupied, and we also have one of the most beautiful coasts in the world. We have the foliage, so many colors in the fall, we have best amd cheapest lobster fresh off the boat. No real poisonous or dangerous animals or insects to worry about either. Black Bear and Moose is about it and that's basically just in the northern part of the state.
Grew up in Maine, great video Kyle, check out Waterville next time, home of Colby college and is overtaking taking Augusta as the hub of Kennebec County. Also check out the Belgrade lakes region while you're there next time too!
My home state… thank you for mentioning the reality of life away from the coast. Lots of great wilderness, lots of small towns abandoned by the paper and textile industries, trying to hang on. Next time you’re here, book yourself a whitewater rafting trip. You won’t be sorry. Unless it’s February.
Just spent a week right across the border from North Eastern Maine vacationing in lovely New Brunswick's Bay Of Fundy. Spent a few days on Grand Manan island, from the shores of which we could see the Maine mainland. It's an interesting island in that used to be part of the US. I'll be glad to visit Maine again once we get back to a more normal situation and the border restrictions are lifted.
Was looking forward to this video and it did not disappoint! Glad you enjoyed your stay. The geographic diversity in this state is the number one reason I love living here.
Lots of comments here, so this has probably already been said, but Maine lobster rolls do not have coleslaw and the bun is most certainly toasted and heavily buttered. Cold lobster and a warm buttered split top bun is heaven.
I visited Maine this summer. Some beautiful homes and I very much admire their city planning, especially in Portland. Very walkable spaces, excellent public transportation, and great community areas.
Hi Kyle, I'm a meteorologist in Maine. I've been watching your videos for a few years and thought you did a great job on this. It's nice to see my state featured on your channel!
My grandparents lived up in Rockland my whole life before passing. I remember the peaceful feeling I would get being up there, but then would get bored. As an adult now,I would likely appreciate some quiet.
I'm a CT native living in Boston and I often go to Portland, Mt Desert Island, Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough, and Bridgton (family in those places). I love both styles of lobster roll but definitely prefer the cold one with mayo!!
Glad you had such a great experience here! I live on Munjoy Hill and even recognized my neighbor’s license plate. As for the lobster, I would say as someone who doesn’t love seafood, Maine’s food scene, and particularly Portland’s, has so much more to offer. There is also a great drink/craft beer scene. The other thing I’ll say, without going into too much detail, is that this state is deep and naturally diverse. There is a *lot* to discover.
Thank you VERY MUCH for this video! As a geographer (and journalist) in an almost all tropical country (93% - Brazil) I like most the US states with cold weather, but I simply love all your 50 states... Maybe I can say that the American states I prefer are: New York State, Montana, Minessota, Maine, Oregon and Pennsylvania... But I would also join Lousiana in these statesvI prefer. But the more I learn about a state, the more I like it. Wonderful job, Kyle!
My roommate, boyfriend and I LOVE your channel so we were so excited to see this video about our state. We live in Portland and couldn’t agree more with your takes - except you clearly haven’t had a properly done lobster roll! You gotta hit up Eventide if you like warm lobster rolls.
Went to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Canada for 2 Weeks . We started and ended in Portland. Went to Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport. Love the people, the lack of crime and the beautiful state. Ate fresh lobster,clam chowder and lobster rolls. You can actually walk around downtown Portland at night and have no spider sense going off like in downtown St. Louis. Forth of July in Bar Harbor was amazing-they are so patriotic. Lovely state would definitely love to go back again. Also did the tram tour at Acadia National park and really enjoyed that. Rode a fire truck that takes you on a historic tour in Portland-very informative and fun. Also did a brewery tour in Portland-learned that I like to try different beers-0h I already knew that-but met some interesting people and had a good time.
Went to St.John and stayed the night-very nice city then went to the Bay of Fundy-which has the largest tide differential in the world. I highly recommend seeing it. Canada was also a beautiful country and the Canadians that we met were very polite. Actually, any Canadian that I have ever met in my travels are always kind and polite.
What's cool about growing up in Maine is that your experience was a regular-life experience for residents too. We do that shit, we do the tourist stuff in our own state it's that good.
Glad you enjoyed your time here! Despite some flaws, there's a reason we're called "Vacationland", and it can't be all that bad to live in a place with that nickname.
One correction, Jyle, is that "Down East" is the furthest East of all of Maine - the area beyond Bar Harbor. The state's magazine is Down East, which Mainers consider the real Maine. York Co has a lot of summer visitors, and is where many new arrivals 'from away" come from, as well as Portland - which is a nice cityband hasxmore restaurants per capita of any US city. It is only 2 hours to Boston, so it is convenient for a bigger city, when you want one.
"Mainers consider the real Maine." I would totally disagree with that. Inland Maine (say, Rangeley east to Orono and everything north of that line) is considered "real Maine" by most Mainers. Down East is its own thing for better or worse.
Haha glad you could see some sights other than the typical tourist traps! Us Mainers know where all the best hidden little spots are but we’ll never tell….I’m from Durham which is where Steven king also grew up. He went to school with my high school science teacher who says King was weird even back then. Next time you plan a trip somewhere you should make an announcement on your page so you can get suggestions from the locals!
Kyle, another informative video. I’m on my way via a “looong” road trip from Oregon to Maine. I’ll certainly check out Portland. Your videos are so helpful in deciding what to see and what to avoid.
so happy u did a maine video, I probably romanticize it a bit but it's good to hear someone who's not making kid's content just talk about their experience there
I love Maine! It’s my favorite state in all the East. So much beautiful coastline, lakes, mountains and wilderness. And yes, the people are very friendly. Next time you go, be sure to go far downeast to Lubec, West Quoddy Head Light and Campobello Island. Definitely hike in Baxter State Park and go for Mt. Katahdin - it’s gorgeous and quite the challenge! The Gulf Hagas Wilderness is a rugged and beautiful hiking area in the north woods region located somewhat between Moosehead Lake and Millinocket. In the Rangeley Lakes area, there is the Height of Land scenic overlook. Near Sunday River ski resort, is Grafton Notch State Park with Screw Auger Falls. Then, there is the Carrabassett Valley and Sugarloaf Mountain, a great ski mountain and village. The seafood, especially lobster, and blueberry pies are oh so delicious! Can’t say enough good things about Maine!
Sorry about the incorrect use of the term "downeast". I was mistaken and thought it was a term used by northern Mainers to describe people in the coastal cities.
We’ll forgive you this time. 😄 Everything else was spot on. Great work!
For further clarification as someone from the Acadia area, some southern Mainers will say we're part of Downeast, but we're not. It's just Washington county.
Great video! Glad others also caught the Downeast thing :)
will you be visiting portorico?
I look forward to your return. You'll have plenty of tour guides!
Nothing like new England beautiful, charming, and quaint. So much history, old beautiful homes, old stone walls, old cemeterys. Leaving today for way up northern Maine on the border of New Brunswick. The color should be starting up there.
I’ve lived in Maine my whole life so far and the first reaction people seem to have when they visit is to say how terrible it is here. It feels like Maine isn’t given the time of day because we’re pretty isolated even from New Hampshire, so life is slower and more tranquil. I can see how that would be a culture shock coming from other places but I love it. Thanks for giving Maine a chance. ❤
P.S. it is also true that we are very protective of our environment, it’s special and it’s what gives us our identity and peace!
I am from China who has lived in this country for 16 years and I spent my first two of those 16 years in Maine. I hated the cold and snowy weather and the lack of fancy stuff compared to other big metros. But every time I went back to visit friends there and I started to love Maine more and more. It almost feels like an entirely different country than other parts of the US. There are no commercial billboards on the interstate, tap water is safe to drink, probably the best air quality, people are very genuine, friendly and less business like, the pace of life is much slower, stuff like that. I’ve heard that the property prices have skyrocketed in some of the nice coastal areas like Scarborough, Saco, South Portland, etc. due to the fact that more rich people in Massachusetts/NY and a lot of remotely working people relocating there. It is a very peaceful state and I’ve made some lifelong friends there. I’m also impressed about how much you know about the state with just a short amount of time spent there. Yes it used to have its prosperity with the lumber and mill industry and it’s hard for the government to incentivize or attract any industries to Maine due to its geographical location and small population. But like you said the nature is amazing there lots of outdoor activities available. Mosquitoes are bad they can chew you alive lol.
Thanks for making this video and other great videos that I’ve learned a lot from you.
Between you and Mr. Beat that's two Maine videos in one day!
Visit the western side. Maine isn't just the coast. Maine is so beautiful. I know. I live and love it
Hi from Maine, I live on one of the islands you cruised by. In the summer it is so crowded. I go to a camp (regional term for cabin) in the Maine North Woods for the calm and tranquility. New Brunswick, Canada is also very beautiful and lightly visited.
I've never been north of Maryland or west of Texas. This channel is AMAZING and inspirational. I'm not sure how, but I'm going to see the rest of the U.S, and because of this channel I know exactly where I wanna go, and even possibly move to. Thanks for posting all these videos and really showing off how vast and amazing the U.S can be. Thanks again.
I've been to 42 states and planning on doing more and I gotta say each state I like a different country
I'm glad to hear you like the videos and find them useful. I hope you're able to see some amazing places and maybe find the right one for you.
It's amazing to think we can drive anywhere we want in this huge country too
@@joelcrow well you can do that in the eu too but yeah you can go from the desert to a tropical beach just by driving
I've been fortunate enough to see all 50, and I just got home from visiting parks in MT and UT. It can really transform and refresh your perspective to get out in the vast open spaces.
I was stationed there in Navy during the early 70s. I canoed the Allagash River then. I had been there as a kid growing up in Ct.
I've only been to Bangor. We departed the 🇺🇸 for Iraq from there and returned to the 🇺🇸 there. When we arrived back it seemed like half of the town welcomed us home. I'll always cherish that. So yeah, I love Maine. ❤
We took great pride in seeing you off on a worthwhile mission. We were grateful when you returned safely. Thank You
@@avgjoe-cz7cb thank yall so much
@Brittney Wisdom thank you so much. Made our trips worth while.
@@tycobb8974 My daughter graduated her Army BCT today. Well, I hope see doesn't see the shit you may have seen over there. But it was men like you that obeyed your oath and saved twenty years of peace to date so see could grow up and follow in your footsteps...my Navy Seabee tour salutes you.
Very cool indeed,!!! 👍❤️🇺🇸💪
I use to visit my cousins in Maine about twice a year til I was 16. I love Maine...in the summer & fall 😉
The Flamingo idea was very popular prior to the Civil War. Southern plantation owners would take their families to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont to resorts that would cater to them. I had an ancestor that built and ran a hotel in Clarendon, VT. But after the war, the devastated South was so poor they couldn't afford the trip.
I go to Ogunquit every summer. It’s the most fun, and quirkiest town in Maine
Bangor Maine is the eastern end of U S highway 2, which runs west from there all the way to the west coast,interrupted,only by the great lakes. It's an incredible drive,if you've got the time.
I’ve been intrigued by Maine and after watching this video, it’s made me more confident about maybe visiting here in the future (from the UK).
While I agree that Bar Harbor and Acadia are really crowded during summer, I would still go there again and again for the scenic beauty. I have been there multiple times and it still remains at the top of my list
Beautiful state.
Now I want to go there even more.
Always great info. Thank you.
Belfast is a little harbor town we passed on our way to Bar Harbor.
It was so picturesque, I wish we had stopped there.
I quit the working life and was headed back overseas when covid trapped me in the US. So, I went to Maine and spent a year there. Easily the most beautiful state in the eastern US. Mostly filled with sane, hard working folk. Highly recommend anyone going there in summer to steer clear of the tourist areas. Outside high season Acadia is great as are all sorts of small towns/cities on the coast from Portland to the Canadian border. Also recommend going NE to "the county" (Aroostook) to see a place unlike any in the US - horse drawn buggies, French spoken everywhere, etc.. And I can attest that with just a bit of work one can go hiking year-round. Maine is great for hiking, especially in the fall. I hiked almost 1,000 miles there and saw all sorts of critters and serene scenery.
I am giving serious thoughts following in your steps
I currently work from home
Maine would be a great change of environment scenery
It about a nice town with Cody of living
Fun fact: Maine is the only state with one syllable.
Great photography!
Yasss; I want to be a flamingo! So many great northern places to spend the summer away from the humidity!
Wife and I had our honeymoon all over New England. From Nantucket all the way up to Bethel, ME and all stops in between. Love that region. Our love for Stephen King pulled us to spend a lot of time in Maine. The maple syrup! Epic!
Enjoyed your video on Maine especially because I have a most unusual surname. Horr,(was kidded about a lot when I was younger)is such an unusual last name that I did some research when I was younger and searched the phone books of major cities for that name. New York City only had one result (the Bronx).
On a trip to Denmark, my Mom and I has a short stop at the airport in Bangor. I checked out one of these phone books and there must have been more than a dozen listing for my last name. Never tried to get in touch or anything, but was satisfied that after searching so long, I has finally found something.
Anyway, I find all of your videos informative AND interesting. I've always been interested in geography! Keep putting out these videos!
Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire are big time underrated states.
I agree, but I'm up here now, figuring out how I'm going to find an apartment with a reasonable price before I run out of money.
@@declanmueller2652Sounds like New Hampshire.
Maine is very underrated. NH is slightly underrated. Vt is not underrated at all.
They're the best states in the country
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Correction: The portland area is NOT downeast. Downeast is Hancock and Washington Counties. Down can be counterintuitive, because downeast is actually not down on a map at all, but it's downwind in the prevailing winds
Came to ditto this. This is definitely it.
Third!
Thank you for the correction. I was mistaken in thinking that's what northern Mainers called the "city folk" on the coast.
Correction: Portland is downeast if you're in the mercantile or maritime trades. Or if you lived in Southern Massachusetts before 1820. Or of you're from Oxford county. Many people in Maine, Mass, and NH definitely refer to the Maine coast as downeast. yes the purer form is the towns and bays east of Verona and south of Lincoln but he didn't really use it that wrong.
@@jcarry5214 Yes, Maine as a whole can be called downeast, but never once in my 17 years in Maine have I ever heard anyone say that the city of Portland specifically was the section of the Maine coast that was downeast. If you’re talking about sections of the Maine coast, Portland is certainly not downeast. So, in fact, the way he used it WAS still very incorrect.
I did not mean my original comment to be harsh in any way, it was just a little blunt, so please don’t take it the wrong way.
Love living here
Maine's motto is "Life as it Should Be" and that pretty well sums it up. I live in NH but only a few minutes drive from the Maine state line and visit often.
Right on. Maine is awesome!
So says a Massholechusetts guy.
Semper fi Patriots Dozzi
So glad you enjoyed Maine. New England in genaral is a very special place.
It's honestly my favorite place on this earth
I am from West Virginia and have visited 45 states, Maine is still my favorite. Hope to get back up there soon. Would even like to retire there in a few years.
It's so weird you released this now! I am releasing a video about Maine tomorrow. 😳
I read your mind and wanted to get this one out first. 😏 I look forward to seeing your video.
Yah. So weird. Literally you 2 and everyone else.
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You should try Maine in either May/June, or September/October. It's much less crowded and the weather is great. There's also something special about the lighting in those months, as well.
Goose Rocks Beach is another great place to hit while in Maine (though, you'd need a parking permit...and the last time I was there, they didn't take credit cards).
I was once in Portland by accident due to a flight getting canceled and my date and I ate at a lovely restaurant in which a gentleman across the room anonymously paid our bill. Very romantic and auspicious. The restaurant gave us free dessert (vegan, for me) and then I ran into an old friend in the lobby, had drinks. Magical! I love Portland.
What does being a veganist have to do with any part of your otherwise great story?
@@jcarry5214 I just felt like letting you know 😘
My son was born while my wife and I were on vacation in Maine, and we spent three months in Bangor while he was in the NICU. (He's better now, thanks!) Anyway, we got to know the Penobscot area very well indeed. Thank you for these videos- I'm glad you had such a good impression of one of my favorite states.
Pinky D's Poutine Factory comment had my laughing out loud. Thank you for that GeoKing!
Maine justice! Now that's an SNL skit I haven't watched in a loong time.. Glad you enjoyed your trip!
That was one of the most bananas things I've ever seen. I literally feared for my sisters life from laughter and she was only telling me about it. Then I saw it and she was right.
Great video as always. I'd just like to add that the water for swimming is c o l d and the winters can be b r u t a l l y c o l d but of course not as cold as Montana. You're right about canoeing -- as a youth I canoed down the Saco river, camping out on bends in the river, swimming in the rapids. :)
I’ve never been this early and as luck would have it Maine is my home state. Maine is truly a special place, but I sure don’t miss the winters 🥶 Glad you guys enjoyed it!
Ayah, Born and raised in Waterville and lived half my life in Central Maine, now I live in Hawaii. It's great here. And I don't miss the winters either. But I sure miss this time of year, Autumn, I think Maine is a better place to live overall... So I keep going back to see what I miss...EVERYTHING...
Love Portland Maine. Very walkable, love the neighborhoods, nice people, and great restaurants. I could see myself living there, but I suppose it would be smart to spend some there during the winter months before making my move.
Does anyone else pause these videos every few minutes and pull up google maps to explore the state on their own too? Geo King you're the best!
Yep, I did! Then zoomed in on some of the cooler-looking places in Satellite mode, took a little Google-walk along a couple of rural roads -- the next best thing to being there!
So glad you enjoyed my home state! Truly a special place
Nice summary of Maine. I grew up in the Portland area as a young kid (saw JFK on the campaign trail at City Hall) and the City has changed dramatically since the 1960s. Basically, most of the old buildings have been renovated and the Old Port was transformed from a bunch of old vacant warehouses to groovy shops, bars and condos etc. Munjoy Hill was mostly rentals back then and the majority of people were generally pretty poor, including us. Deep Maine accents were abundant and although I now keep mine tucked away, it instantly comes out once I cross the Maine boarder or even talk about Maine to someone. I ended up in PA in my mid-20's (school and jobs) and once married we would bring our kids up to Maine every summer for camping in various locations. We all love the place...Wicked Good!!
I live in Freeport, Maine, the global headquarters of L.L. Bean. I think you did a great job of describing our state and its people. Thank you for doing your research. So many people visit Maine and fall in love with it, but there are challenges here including lack of good jobs and lack of quality internet service in many areas. But the state just received over $100 million for broadband expansion, and municipal fiber projects are on the rise. So maybe we'll see a bit more population growth over the next decade, especially with remote work becoming more popular. But we need the rural broadband first.
Great video, thanks for visiting Maine, King. For your next trip I highly recommend seeing the actual Downeast area, being Eastport or Lubec. Definitely much further but the beauty of the coast there is unmatched. Cutler Coast public land is one of the most beautiful hikes in the state hands down.
And, for a geography nerd, it is the closest point in the USA to Africa.
Im from the Augusta area, There's good reason why us locals call our Capitol "Disgusta"
It is a very depressing city I must say.
@@sarahwood8943 The last time I was up there (August) I thought I saw signs of the downtown area making a slow comeback. I would advise people visiting Augusta to check out downtown Hallowell which is about the same distance from the capitol building and quite a bit nicer.
I’m honestly shocked, Augusta was my favorite town I visited back in May. I mean I’ve heard the rumors and I saw some sketchy people but I mean is it really such a big deal? I don’t live there so I wouldn’t know
@@shaneshane8482 People love shitting on Augusta. I don't get it. It's got some concentrated wackiness but the downtown was never as bad as people say, and it's never been completely dead or bombed out. It's not he most vibrant downtown but it also never was as blighted as most main drags. The city is independent and has a stable culture. It jsut doesn't play by the rules so people don't know what to say and say bad things by default.
You have to visit Lubec. Yes, you'll think the village is run down and dining options are limited. But the scenery is spectacular, the tides are dramatic, there's tons of easy hiking and no crowds. The nearest traffic light is 50 miles away!
Do you happen to know if there a (safe) way to see "The World's Largest Whirlpool" just beyond Maine in Bay of Fundy? 🤔
@@gus473 It's in Passamaquoddy Bay. No, I don't. Boat tours of the bays aren't all that common. Everyone wants to go out in the ocean to see whales.
Thank you for the suggestion. We might be relocating to the Pembroke area. Excited to check out Lubec.
Thank you so much for the plug for Maine. I've been in Maine my entire life (Waterville, Augusta, Portland and now Biddeford....south of Portland) My wife has lived in 11 states and has said she never wants to leave Maine. We have some great beaches where I live, several within 20 miles that are PACKED in the summer, but I don't mind the tourist. They help keep businesses alive and I'm happy for them having a good time here, just as I would hope if I visited their state. We have a lot to offer, beaches to rocky coast, mountains to interesting cities and quaint towns. And yes, we are friendly.
I’m from Maine!!! Watch these videos all the time. I’m an hour west of Portland on the NH line
Down East is referred to the eastern tip of Maine not Portland
Yea you must have been near me I saw pictures of Bridgton and Denmark. I live in porter
I miss Fryeburg. 😟
Portland Maine is absolutely beautiful. So are It's cranky and straight forward people. I really like this place. I think I am going to stay here.
I visited Maine last summer, and it was a pleasant experience. In fact, that’s probably the one word I would use to describe Maine: pleasant. The vibe of Maine is absolutely perfect for my taste. I stayed in the Portland area and did all of the tourist things like whale watching, the chocolate Moose, L.L. Bean factory, etc. Overall it was a great time, I would definitely go back and see Acadia National Park!
Wooo Maine!!!! I'm a Mainer!
When you come back for your to-do list: QUODDY HEAD and far downeast are beautiful, as is Baxter State Park which will give you a true wilderness feel without too much of a hassel. Freeport is a pretty nice town to visit. You can spend days on Route 1 from Portland to Bar Harbor. Damariscotta, Wiscasset, Boothbay. Those are all beautiful towns.
If you are in the state for more than just a look-see, spending time up in the Lakes Region or toward the mountains is definitely worth it. Every time I go back home to Maine, I always visit the ocean somewhere, because there is no ocean inland where I now live, but for me, the real Maine is the inland. We lived summers at the lake. Everyone had a camp somewhere, back when I was young (I'm a boomer).
I second all of this. Midcoast is so beautiful and far Downeast (Washington county) will give you a taste of authentic Maine lobstering and blueberry culture.
I moved to Portland 27 years ago from a major US city. This is the best small city in the US. Hardly any crime, people are very friendly, progressive, incredible restaurants, virtually no traffic and exceptionally gorgeous. You feel like you’re in a very special place that no one knows about.
You did a very nice job, but one small picky thing. The water that you took the ferry through in Portland is not a sound but it’s technically a bay: Casco Bay. A sound is generally much larger and not as well protected as a bay. It’s not a big deal but I’m a geography nut.
portland is great but unfortunately its becoming more car dependant and suburbian, the downtown is really nice but the giant parking lots and suburbs arent the best
Great video. Love Maine. Our American cousins. If you like Maine, you have to visit the Canadian Maritime provinces, right next door. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island!
As a Mainer I would totally agree with you.
Aroostook County!!!!! It needs its shine it’s so timeless and beautiful in its own sense
That downeast comment is going to make a lot of mainers mad, You will be in my prayers
Wicked triggered
A very well done Travel Video...this one showed the places, and the people with a critical commentary both "pro" and "con". This is Helpful. Too many travel shows concentrate on the people themselves and walking shots that show only the presenters, usually walking away (?) Comments on the food, parking and the attractions are what counts. Well Done "King". Thankx !!
thanks kye...i was on a polaris sub for just two cruises in 66-67...we had a doctor on board from maine.. he was a delight to be around...forgot his name...after the second patrol he left the navy...he was bored because everybody was healthy ..
Also, much of the northern part of the state is labeled in a grid with letters and numbers. Town and Range Survey System.
Home sweet home.
And Moxie is gross. Don't try it when you come.
I visited Portland in early May and it was incredible how different the city felt compared to my similar sized city in central Arkansas I live in. I agree with everything you say about Portland, what a beautiful city
I hope you can visit the North, if you can i would love to show you around. There are many many things to do, but you would have to know what and where. I am from the small town of Presque Isle. Also the lobster roll thing can be different where you go. At govonors they have a baked roll with cold lobster meat.
I am so glad you made it up to our special state!! We love to have you!!
When you go back to Maine, go to Red’s Eats in Wiscasset for the best lobster roll there is. They only use lobster brought in that very morning, you always get more than one whole lobster in each roll, and you have your choice of Mayo or butter. I’m with you, I get mine with butter on the side and dip each bite into it. Mmm, mmm, mmm! The best!
But you'll have to take out a second mortgage to have one.
Overrated. Get one across the street and save yourself an hour in line
@@mollywhoppedsouls_pvp You’ll save yourself time in line, yes, but after eating there, you’ll understand why people are lined up across the street!
@@723skierbob I live in Maine and I have eaten at reds when relatives were visiting cuz they wanted the whole experience. Im not trying to diminish, just maybe can't appreciate the place like an out of stater whould🤷♂️
@@mollywhoppedsouls_pvp I understand, Molly, no problem. 🙂. As you know, you can head on down the road to Boothbay Harbor and enjoy a really delish roll on the wharf, too. Who’s to say which is the better experience. I just wanted to let Kyle know he was missing out if he thought all Maine lobster rolls are mixed with mayonnaise.
I've been anxiously waiting for this video and it did not disappoint. I can't wait to visit Maine! It's such a beautiful state.
Maine the first place I came back to twice. 25 years later and my friends forget that I am a flatlander. 36 acres for a backyard in the Western Mountains
I love an Maine and I feel very lucky to habe be born and raised here. We have forests and mountains unoccupied, and we also have one of the most beautiful coasts in the world. We have the foliage, so many colors in the fall, we have best amd cheapest lobster fresh off the boat. No real poisonous or dangerous animals or insects to worry about either. Black Bear and Moose is about it and that's basically just in the northern part of the state.
Grew up in Maine, great video Kyle, check out Waterville next time, home of Colby college and is overtaking taking Augusta as the hub of Kennebec County. Also check out the Belgrade lakes region while you're there next time too!
Yes thanks video watched
My home state… thank you for mentioning the reality of life away from the coast. Lots of great wilderness, lots of small towns abandoned by the paper and textile industries, trying to hang on. Next time you’re here, book yourself a whitewater rafting trip. You won’t be sorry. Unless it’s February.
Just spent a week right across the border from North Eastern Maine vacationing in lovely New Brunswick's Bay Of Fundy. Spent a few days on Grand Manan island, from the shores of which we could see the Maine mainland. It's an interesting island in that used to be part of the US. I'll be glad to visit Maine again once we get back to a more normal situation and the border restrictions are lifted.
I went to Saint John in 2019; such a lovely and historic city.
Just moved to from California and we dig it!!!! Can't wait to get settled and explore our new world👍
Was looking forward to this video and it did not disappoint! Glad you enjoyed your stay. The geographic diversity in this state is the number one reason I love living here.
Kennebunkport enjoyer over here 🙋🏽
Lots of comments here, so this has probably already been said, but Maine lobster rolls do not have coleslaw and the bun is most certainly toasted and heavily buttered. Cold lobster and a warm buttered split top bun is heaven.
I visited Maine this summer. Some beautiful homes and I very much admire their city planning, especially in Portland. Very walkable spaces, excellent public transportation, and great community areas.
Hi Kyle,
I'm a meteorologist in Maine. I've been watching your videos for a few years and thought you did a great job on this. It's nice to see my state featured on your channel!
I love how you oftentimes feature the quaint downtown areas of small cities. Portland looked like one of thos that I would enjoy.
My grandparents lived up in Rockland my whole life before passing. I remember the peaceful feeling I would get being up there, but then would get bored. As an adult now,I would likely appreciate some quiet.
I'm a CT native living in Boston and I often go to Portland, Mt Desert Island, Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough, and Bridgton (family in those places). I love both styles of lobster roll but definitely prefer the cold one with mayo!!
Glad you had such a great experience here! I live on Munjoy Hill and even recognized my neighbor’s license plate. As for the lobster, I would say as someone who doesn’t love seafood, Maine’s food scene, and particularly Portland’s, has so much more to offer. There is also a great drink/craft beer scene. The other thing I’ll say, without going into too much detail, is that this state is deep and naturally diverse. There is a *lot* to discover.
The Iron Giant was a movie set in the fictional town of Rockwell, Maine.
Thank you VERY MUCH for this video!
As a geographer (and journalist) in an almost all tropical country (93% - Brazil) I like most the US states with cold weather, but I simply love all your 50 states...
Maybe I can say that the American states I prefer are: New York State, Montana, Minessota, Maine, Oregon and Pennsylvania...
But I would also join Lousiana in these statesvI prefer.
But the more I learn about a state, the more I like it.
Wonderful job, Kyle!
My roommate, boyfriend and I LOVE your channel so we were so excited to see this video about our state. We live in Portland and couldn’t agree more with your takes - except you clearly haven’t had a properly done lobster roll! You gotta hit up Eventide if you like warm lobster rolls.
Thank you. I'm glad you like the channel!
Went to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Canada for 2 Weeks . We started and ended in Portland. Went to Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport. Love the people, the lack of crime and the beautiful state. Ate fresh lobster,clam chowder and lobster rolls. You can actually walk around downtown Portland at night and have no spider sense going off like in downtown St. Louis. Forth of July in Bar Harbor was amazing-they are so patriotic. Lovely state would definitely love to go back again. Also did the tram tour at Acadia National park and really enjoyed that. Rode a fire truck that takes you on a historic tour in Portland-very informative and fun. Also did a brewery tour in Portland-learned that I like to try different beers-0h I already knew that-but met some interesting people and had a good time.
What provinces in Canada did you go to?
Went to St.John and stayed the night-very nice city then went to the Bay of Fundy-which has the largest tide differential in the world. I highly recommend seeing it. Canada was also a beautiful country and the Canadians that we met were very polite. Actually, any Canadian that I have ever met in my travels are always kind and polite.
What's cool about growing up in Maine is that your experience was a regular-life experience for residents too. We do that shit, we do the tourist stuff in our own state it's that good.
Glad you enjoyed your time here! Despite some flaws, there's a reason we're called "Vacationland", and it can't be all that bad to live in a place with that nickname.
Always wanted to go to Maine. Stephen King is one of my favorite authors.
One correction, Jyle, is that "Down East" is the furthest East of all of Maine - the area beyond Bar Harbor. The state's magazine is Down East, which Mainers consider the real Maine. York Co has a lot of summer visitors, and is where many new arrivals 'from away" come from, as well as Portland - which is a nice cityband hasxmore restaurants per capita of any US city. It is only 2 hours to Boston, so it is convenient for a bigger city, when you want one.
"Mainers consider the real Maine." I would totally disagree with that. Inland Maine (say, Rangeley east to Orono and everything north of that line) is considered "real Maine" by most Mainers. Down East is its own thing for better or worse.
And the farthest part is the bold coast.
Watching this video from central Maine! Definitely go driving around the farmy bits here in the center!
I've been waiting for this video!!!!
I loved “The Holy Donut”, “Duckfat”, and “Eventide” when I visited portland. All absolutely delicious
The Holy Donut is the Maine mashed potato donut! Pretty good eh? lol As a native, I live 8 miles from one of their shops. We love them!
You made it to some good Portland spots 😌
Haha glad you could see some sights other than the typical tourist traps! Us Mainers know where all the best hidden little spots are but we’ll never tell….I’m from Durham which is where Steven king also grew up. He went to school with my high school science teacher who says King was weird even back then. Next time you plan a trip somewhere you should make an announcement on your page so you can get suggestions from the locals!
I’m glad your enjoyed your visit! I feel truly blessed to have grown up and live in such a pretty part of the world!
Kyle, another informative video. I’m on my way via a “looong” road trip from Oregon to Maine. I’ll certainly check out Portland. Your videos are so helpful in deciding what to see and what to avoid.
so happy u did a maine video, I probably romanticize it a bit but it's good to hear someone who's not making kid's content just talk about their experience there
Great video, covered lots I need for my trip one day.
I love Maine! It’s my favorite state in all the East. So much beautiful coastline, lakes, mountains and wilderness. And yes, the people are very friendly.
Next time you go, be sure to go far downeast to Lubec, West Quoddy Head Light and Campobello Island. Definitely hike in Baxter State Park and go for Mt. Katahdin - it’s gorgeous and quite the challenge! The Gulf Hagas Wilderness is a rugged and beautiful hiking area in the north woods region located somewhat between Moosehead Lake and Millinocket. In the Rangeley Lakes area, there is the Height of Land scenic overlook. Near Sunday River ski resort, is Grafton Notch State Park with Screw Auger Falls. Then, there is the Carrabassett Valley and Sugarloaf Mountain, a great ski mountain and village.
The seafood, especially lobster, and blueberry pies are oh so delicious! Can’t say enough good things about Maine!