"I thoroughly enjoyed my Mid Coast Maine Photography weekend with Down East Adventures. I was one of the less experienced photographers in our group of 10, but I quickly became comfortable asking questions of our leaders and my more experienced group members.

Looking for Maine photography workshops that blend adventure and instruction? You’ve found the right place, all year long. Our workshops take place in some of the most stunning areas of Maine, and our instructors are dedicated to teaching and sharing their love of photography.

Since 1954, the goal of Down East has always been to hold a mirror up to the state and to celebrate its independent character and unhurried way of life. Today, the magazine is known for its insight into compelling Maine characters, stunning photography and storytelling, reporting on issues shaping the state, and indispensable insight into the arts, food, travel, and culture.

Features The Write Stuff. Maine boasts the country’s second most bookstores per capita, and we asked some notable Maine writers — Stephen King and Lois Lowry, among others — where they go to find their next good read.

The Bayview Hotel. 111 Eden St., Bar Harbor 26 rooms starting at $395. Photos courtesy of the Bayview Hotel. The team from Bar Harbor’s Swan Hospitality Group more or less hasn’t stopped renovating since taking over the Bayview Hotel for its 2019 season. New furniture and fixtures, new tile bathrooms, splashy new linens and floor coverings, bright …

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Down East Magazine helps readers discover Maine restaurants, things to do in Maine, and the best restaurants, breakfasts, and travel adventures in the state. Down East is the ultimate resource for living in Maine and enjoying the hikes, beaches, food, and events for locals and visitors in Maine.

Every year, Down East creates a collection of beloved calendars featuring stunning photos taken all around the beautiful state of Maine.

Thanks for your interest in contributing to the magazine of Maine! Most of the stories and images in Down East are the products of our regular stable of experienced writers and photographers, but we are always interested in new ideas and perspectives as we continue our 70-year tradition of telling the stories of the place that means so much to us.

North by East Fire and Ice. A smoked-apple hard cider, brewed last winter, is now ripe for enjoying. Maine Moment What Floats Their Boats. For a group of winter sailors, racing tiny vessels is a pretty big deal.