Maine
The Pine Tree State
Climate
Cool and fresh, with short mild summers and long snowy winters. Average highs are about 78F (26C) in summer and 28F (minus 2C) in winter, with plenty of snow near the mountains.
Main industries
Famous for lobster fishing, wild blueberries, potatoes, and thick forests that give wood and paper.
Top places for tourists
Acadia National Park, with its rocky coast and pink granite mountains; the many lighthouses; and pretty harbor towns like Bar Harbor.
Places of interest
Portland Head Light, one of the most photographed lighthouses in America; the top of Cadillac Mountain, where the sun first touches the country; and the old port of Portland.
A little history
Maine was part of Massachusetts until 1820, when it became its own state as the 23rd in the Union.
Fun fact
Maine catches most of the lobster in the United States and grows nearly all of the country's wild blueberries.