Sea kayakers favor this refreshing swimming hole scooped out of pink-granite ledges by quarriers in the late 1800s on Stonington’s 47-acre Green Island, now a Maine Coast Heritage Trust preserve. From ...

Fortunately, Maine’s got tons of entirely refreshing spots, far from the frigid ocean and its summertime throngs. We’ve rounded up a handful of swimming holes that you can head to whenever ...

ponds and swimming holes to find the best options for all lovers of swim. We had just three rules: • They have to be natural. (We love you Kennedy Park pool and YWCA of Central Maine ...

But etiquette and trail savvy are key: Always use caution and common sense in any Maine backcountry swimming spot. Don’t crowd out other users — come back later if the water’s looking full. Don’t ...

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When it comes to outdoor delights on America's east coast, it's hard to beat Maine. From a gorgeous national park full of wildlife to its iconic coastline best explored via this least-crowded ...

COMI Beat the crowds at the well-known swimming holes and head to Bath, Maine. While you're there, you can travel across one of the oldest wooden bridges in the state and head to the oldest ...

Living in Maine also means digging the swim trunks and beach towels out of storage, packing up the cooler with sandwiches and beverages and heading for your favorite swimming hole. Maine is a land ...

THE NEARBY CONDO COMPLEX HAS PITCHED IN TO HELP CLEANUP, SWIM Beat the crowds at the well-known swimming holes and head to Bath, Maine. While you're there, you can travel across one of the oldest ...

Across central Maine, people are hauling out fans and air conditioners, seeking excuses to spend time in air conditioned spaces or hitting local pools and swimming holes even as the National ...