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Clamming
Maine's fertile coastline attracts seafood lovers from all over, and the most enthusiastic can enjoy a day of digging up their own meal. Clamming, or clam digging, involves digging up clams from the tidal mudflats where they live. It's a profitable commercial enterprise, and a fun family activity as a quirky alternative…
Whale watching
Hundreds of humpback whales spend the summer off the coast of Maine every year, and many local tour operators offer charter cruises to get up close and personal with the gentle giants. Whale watching season in Maine runs from April to October. Less plentiful but also common are pilot whales, minke whales and finback…
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