Issue 003: Coastal Maine

Bucket Issue 003 takes readers to Coastal Maine—home to stunning fall foliage, jagged coastline, freshly-caught lobster, remote islands, and historic lighthouses. This issue is your guide to exploring the sleepy and lush Northeastern coast. You’ll picnic on nearby islands, watch the lobster boats come in and out, meander down cobblestone streets, chat with locals, and so much more. 

In this issue, you’ll hear stories from and about the fishermen and women that spend their lives on the docks. We'll take you to Acadia and Bar Harbor, but we'll also show you the hidden spots you've never heard of. We'll tell you where to find the best lobster (and how to eat it) and give you more island recommendations than you'll know what to do with. We dig into what's below the surface, too, with a story about migrant labor in the blueberry barrens and what Acadia National Park is doing to diversify its staff and create safe spaces for BIPOC travelers. 

This Coastal Maine issue is your go-to guide to all that coastal Maine has to offer. With this issue, you’ll get over 100 pages of breathtaking photos, engaging articles, detailed hiking guides, insider tips, essential maps, regional knowledge, and the hottest restaurant, lodging, and camping recs. It’s beautiful and durable. Show it off on your coffee table or—the best part—throw it in the passenger's seat when you’re ready to go!

• Destinations Covered: Greater Portland, Midcoast, Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park, and the DownEast.

• Contributing Articles

  • Lobster Tales by Isaac Merson

  • This Land is Your Land by Elena Britos

  • Portrait of a Mainer by Bethany Eckstein

  • Burritos & Blueberries by Lauren Hickey

  • Out on the Water by Hanna Cyrus