Tourism experts say they are closely watching multiple factors, including gas prices and airfare costs, to understand possible impacts.
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Acadia National Park will have more housing for seasonal workers in 2027
The nonprofit Friends of Acadia has been helping raise money and secure property for more rooms.
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Meet the new Maine tourism and outdoors reporter
I live in Maine because I love to be outside. Now, I get to be outside for work.
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How are high prices for gas and airfare impacting your travel plans?
We want to know how you’re budgeting for spring break or summer vacations.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Maine’s outdoor recreation economy growing faster than anticipated
The sector accounted for more than 32,000 jobs in Maine in 2024, nearly 5% of the state’s workforce.
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Portland walking tour highlights Black history in Maine
The Saturday tour explored sites important not only to the development of Portland as a city, but also to Black history in the state.
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There’s a lot more winter fun at Maine ski areas than just skiing. Here’s a few.
If skiing is not your thing, many places around the state offer tubing, sledding, skating and fat tire biking for winter fun.
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What last year’s numbers may signal about Canadian tourism to Maine in 2026
The number of travelers crossing the border into Maine dropped 25% in 2025.
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See the 7 towns National Geographic recommends in Maine
Hint: Portland isn’t on the list.
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Canadian tourists, trucks still roll through Jackman amid slump in Maine border crossings
Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.