The state’s parks are generally open from 9 a.m. to sunset daily.
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Day use fee waived for Maine residents at State Parks
AUGUSTA — Governor LePage has signed a financial order granting Maine residents free day use of Maine State Parks and Historic Sites through Monday, Sept. 3. This action is taken in recognition of public support for Maine State Parks after record-breaking attendance levels beginning in 2010. Some restrictions apply, and park fees for Maine residents […]
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Mainers can go to most state parks, historic sites free til Labor Day
Gov. Paul LePage has signed a financial order that grants Maine residents free day use of most state parks and historic sites beginning Saturday, Aug. 11 and running through Labor Day. The governor, in an announcement Thursday, said he took the action to recognize public support for Maine State Parks, which have collectively seen record […]
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People with physical disabilities frustrated by lack of wheelchair access at state parks
Camp counselor Andrew Sinclair shares a laugh while carrying disabled camper Kelley Handy into North Pond for a swim. Pine Tree Camp offers access to the outdoors for campers with disabilities. (Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald file photo) Heidi Conn was an avid outdoorswoman who had hiked New Hampshire’s Presidential Range and many trails in Maine […]
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Free state park admission this weekend
AUGUSTA — Maine State Parks and Historic Sites will treat Maine residents to a free day-use admission on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18. The annual event is to encourage Maine residents to visit Maine State Parks and Historic Sites and to thank them for their continued support.