A river runs through it, they say. In Maine, it certainly does. In addition to incredible coastline and lovely lakes, we’ve got some beautiful rivers and streams. And, they’re not just for the summer! Check out these waterways any time of year to experience more of the beauty that Maine has to offer.

  1. Royal River, Yarmouth

Bob Travis / Flickr

  1. Acadia National Forest Stream, Mount Desert Island, Maine

David Seibold / Flickr

  1. Penobscot River, Pittston Academy Grant

Mark Plummer / Flickr

  1. Lake Cobbosseecontee, Monmouth

Chris Goldberg / Flickr

  1. Carrabassett River, Kingfield

Axel Drainville / Flickr

  1. Wild River, Tributory of Androscoggin River, Hastings

The B’s / Flickr

  1. Allagash River, Aroostook

Jack Heddon / Flickr

  1. St. Croix River, Calais

Doug Kerr / Flickr

  1. Kenduskeag Stream

Justin Russell / Flickr

  1. Dead River, Flagstaff Lake

Julian Boed / Flickr

  1. Saco River, East Limington

InAweofGod’sCreation / Flickr

  1. Sheepscot River, Head Tide

Red Comma / Flickr

  1. Salmon Falls River, South Berwick

not on your nelly / Flickr

  1. New Meadows River, West Bath

Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr

  1. Moose River, Moose River

Pauline Rosenberg / Flickr

Have you visited any of these rivers? What are the best ones near you?

Bob Travis / Flickr

David Seibold / Flickr

Mark Plummer / Flickr

Chris Goldberg / Flickr

Axel Drainville / Flickr

The B’s / Flickr

Jack Heddon / Flickr

Doug Kerr / Flickr

Justin Russell / Flickr

Julian Boed / Flickr

InAweofGod’sCreation / Flickr

Red Comma / Flickr

not on your nelly / Flickr

Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr

Pauline Rosenberg / Flickr

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