We’d all like to believe that our list of skills is a long one. Mainers, after all, are a resourceful, hard-working bunch of people. But not everything we do well needs to be a skill. In fact, there are lots of things we excel at that might not mean a lot to other people. But to us, they’re pretty important. Check out this list to make sure you’ve mastered each of the things on it!
- We rock the best footwear around.
chernichko / Flickr They might be pricey, but they last forever and if we’re doing the math right that’s a pretty good investment. You can often tell a Mainer outside of Maine by their ability to wear bean boots perfectly. L.L.Bean Freeport Outlet, Station #1, Freeport, ME 04033, USA
- We’ve perfected the lobster roll.
Graffam Bros. Seafood Market / Facebook You can find them all over New England (and even in some undeserving states!) but nobody knows lobster like a Mainer. That’s why we also serve up the best lobster roll most people have ever had. Best of all, you can find them all over. Check out this list of some of our best spots for the perfect roll.
- We’re always willing to lend a hand.
binkley27 / Flickr In the winter this is extremely important. It’s not uncommon for neighbors to help dig out neighbors during a snow storm and while it’s not always easy work, it’s always worth it.
- We know how to enjoy the perfect beach.
Amy B / TripAdvisor And that’s because so many of them are right here in Maine. With more coastline than California, Maine has plenty of beaches to explore. See some of our favorites here.
- We know how to take life as it comes.
hessijames / Flickr In a state where you can experience winter, spring, summer and fall all in one day you’ve got to learn to go with the flow. And, no one does that better than a Mainer!
- There’s no one better at adventures than a Mainer!
breatheindigital / Flickr Whether it’s hiking through the woods or exploring a trail that only exists at low tide (like the one pictured here and described in this article) you can always count on us to be ready for adventure. Bar Island Trail, Maine, USA
- We carry our state pride everywhere.
tracylee / Flickr Whether it’s the state flag we’ve all seen or the new one that some people are trying to adopt, there’s a whole lot of pride within these state lines. Barnacle Billy’s Original, 70 Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907, USA
- We’re patient!
Red’s Eats / Facebook Most of the time. Okay, SOME of the time. In a state that sees an influx of tourists, it’s easy to become impatient when it takes hours just to get something done. But, at the end of the day, we’re grateful the visitors are here. Mostly. Red’s Eats, 41 Water St, Wiscasset, ME 04578, USA
- We’re appreciative of true beauty.
binkley27 / Flickr Because it’s all around us, that’s a pretty easy thing to do. From waterfalls to foliage to sea spray in the air, there’s so much beauty here and we appreciate every inch of it.
What are some skills you think Mainers have that we forgot to include? Let us know in the comments.
chernichko / Flickr
They might be pricey, but they last forever and if we’re doing the math right that’s a pretty good investment. You can often tell a Mainer outside of Maine by their ability to wear bean boots perfectly.
L.L.Bean Freeport Outlet, Station #1, Freeport, ME 04033, USA
Graffam Bros. Seafood Market / Facebook
You can find them all over New England (and even in some undeserving states!) but nobody knows lobster like a Mainer. That’s why we also serve up the best lobster roll most people have ever had. Best of all, you can find them all over. Check out this list of some of our best spots for the perfect roll.
binkley27 / Flickr
In the winter this is extremely important. It’s not uncommon for neighbors to help dig out neighbors during a snow storm and while it’s not always easy work, it’s always worth it.
Amy B / TripAdvisor
And that’s because so many of them are right here in Maine. With more coastline than California, Maine has plenty of beaches to explore. See some of our favorites here.
hessijames / Flickr
In a state where you can experience winter, spring, summer and fall all in one day you’ve got to learn to go with the flow. And, no one does that better than a Mainer!
breatheindigital / Flickr
Whether it’s hiking through the woods or exploring a trail that only exists at low tide (like the one pictured here and described in this article) you can always count on us to be ready for adventure.
Bar Island Trail, Maine, USA
tracylee / Flickr
Whether it’s the state flag we’ve all seen or the new one that some people are trying to adopt, there’s a whole lot of pride within these state lines.
Barnacle Billy’s Original, 70 Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907, USA
Red’s Eats / Facebook
Most of the time. Okay, SOME of the time. In a state that sees an influx of tourists, it’s easy to become impatient when it takes hours just to get something done. But, at the end of the day, we’re grateful the visitors are here. Mostly.
Red’s Eats, 41 Water St, Wiscasset, ME 04578, USA
Because it’s all around us, that’s a pretty easy thing to do. From waterfalls to foliage to sea spray in the air, there’s so much beauty here and we appreciate every inch of it.
And, while you’re feeling the Maine state pride consider heading out on a day trip. Here are 12 unforgettable Maine day trips, one for each month of the year!
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