Maine’s landscape is special, no matter what area of the state you’re in. But, there are some places that stand out as otherworldly. Ever been on Cadillac Mountain for sunrise? Or, how about just about any open field on a misty morning? If you get the timing and location right, it can feel like you’re on another planet without ever having left Vacationland. We recently realized that one of our favorite parts of Maine has never been featured on the site. So, today, we give you the incredible Maine Blueberry Barrens.
Did you know that Maine is the world’s largest producer of Wild Blueberries?
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And, Cherryfield (which may have gotten its name from wild cherries that once grew here,) is known as the blueberry capital of the world.
Caled Slemmons / Flickr Cherryfield is also home to Jasper Wyman & Sons and Cherryfield Foods, which is the world’s largest growers of the tiny, delicious fruit.
This Downeast area is where you’ll find the largest and most beautiful area of blueberry barrens in Maine.
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This is where half of the state’s 85 million pounds of commercial wild blueberries grow.
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In June, the area is full of the bees that pollinate the low bush wild blueberries.
Leonora (Ellie) Enking / Flickr
Near the end of the summer, the blueberries are harvested, packaged and sent to become the delicious ingredients in baked goods and other things that we love.
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Only about half the fields are harvested and those that are not become an intense and impressive red color.
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Beyond the sea of red lies deciduous forests and evergreen trees which make the red stand out even more.
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Jim Dollar / Flickr The area is a bit off the beaten path, which is part of why it’s so much fun to see. You won’t be surrounded be a sea of tourists in this area and you’re absolutely free to roam around as long as you steer clear of any private farms.
To get to the area, head to Bangor then take Route 9 to 193 towards Cherryfield. This will take about an hour and a half. If you’d like to make a night of it, check out the Englishman’s Bed and Breakfast on 122 Main Street in Cherryfield (207-546-2337.) Load up on snacks at the Cherryfield General Store at 7 Main Street in Cherryfield.
Looking for other new things to see and do in Maine? Check out our article on the York “Wiggly Bridge” by clicking here!
Vilseskogen / Flickr
Caled Slemmons / Flickr
Cherryfield is also home to Jasper Wyman & Sons and Cherryfield Foods, which is the world’s largest growers of the tiny, delicious fruit.
Christian Newton / Flickr
Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr
Leonora (Ellie) Enking / Flickr
Kim Carpenter / Flickr
aya padrón / Flickr
smilla4 / Flickr
Jim Dollar / Flickr
The area is a bit off the beaten path, which is part of why it’s so much fun to see. You won’t be surrounded be a sea of tourists in this area and you’re absolutely free to roam around as long as you steer clear of any private farms.
To get to the area, head to Bangor then take Route 9 to 193 towards Cherryfield. This will take about an hour and a half. If you’d like to make a night of it, check out the Englishman’s Bed and Breakfast on 122 Main Street in Cherryfield (207-546-2337.) Load up on snacks at the Cherryfield General Store at 7 Main Street in Cherryfield.
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