Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station

Without transportation systems sufficient to support a growing user population, many recreation areas are experiencing not only diminished resources, but declining visitor satisfaction. Included in the missions of all four federal land management agencies is the directive to manage resources so as to provide enjoyment, while meeting the needs of future generations of Americans. This […]

The tourism industry is central to the economic development of many rural communities in Maine. Trends suggest the number of visitors in Maine will keep increasing. In 2011, tourism was responsible for generating over 20% of jobs in the state and accounted for an estimated 16% of tax revenue. Global changes—including climatic, societal, technological, and […]

Tourism generates an array of economic, conservation, health, and societal benefits to residents and nonresidents of Maine. The state’s outstanding tourism assets and the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities represent important drivers for attracting diverse in-state and out-of-state visitors. These unique natural and cultural tourism assets have ample growth capacity. Challenges to capturing these opportunities […]