Snowy Owl Inn - Waterville Valley New Hampshire
- Snowy Owl Inn Waterville Valley New Hampshire. Tucked away in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, at the foot of Waterville Valley Ski Mountain, is The Valley's best-kept secret -- The Snowy Owl Inn -- an 85 room, full service hotel with continental breakfast, a beautiful Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Saunas, and Fitness Room, a rustic lodge all within walking distance of great restaurants, a pub, and shopping.
Hidden within the 770,000 acre White Mountain National Forest is the beautiful Ski & Snowboard destination of Waterville Valley with 52 Trails & 220 acres of skiable terrain. Hit the trails all day and then slip into relaxation mode in our lodge or in the Jacuzzi or enjoy some drinks at one of our walking distance bars. Only an hour and a half from Manchester, NH and only 2 hours away from Boston the Snowy Owl Inn is the perfect Weekend Get away!
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From Wikipedia:
New Hampshire Four Thousand Footers are listed below in descending order of their elevations. Some of these names do not appear on maps, and some alternative names are indicated below.
Washington: 6,288 ft (1,917 m) AT*
Adams: 5,774 ft (1,760 m) AT**
Jefferson: 5,712 ft (1,741 m) AT**
Monroe: 5,384 ft (1,641 m) AT**
Madison: 5,367 ft (1,636 m) AT*
Lafayette: 5,249 ft (1,600 m) AT*
Lincoln: 5,089 ft (1,551 m) AT*
South Twin: 4,902 ft (1,494 m) AT*
Carter Dome: 4,832 ft (1,473 m) AT*
Moosilauke: 4,802 ft (1,464 m) AT*
Eisenhower: 4,780 ft (1,460 m) AT**
North Twin: 4,761 ft (1,451 m)
Carrigain: 4,700 ft (1,400 m)
Bond: 4,698 ft (1,432 m)
Middle Carter: 4,610 ft (1,410 m) AT*
West Bond: 4,540 ft (1,380 m)
Garfield: 4,500 ft (1,400 m) AT**
Liberty: 4,459 ft (1,359 m) AT**
South Carter: 4,430 ft (1,350 m) AT*
Wildcat: 4,422 ft (1,348 m) AT*
Hancock: 4,420 ft (1,350 m)
South Kinsman: 4,358 ft (1,328 m) (South Peak) AT*
Field: 4,340 ft (1,320 m)
Osceola: 4,340 ft (1,320 m)
Flume: 4,328 ft (1,319 m)
South Hancock: 4,319 ft (1,316 m)
Pierce: 4,310 ft (1,310 m) AT*
North Kinsman: 4,293 ft (1,309 m) (North Peak) AT*
Willey: 4,285 ft (1,306 m)
Bondcliff: 4,265 ft (1,300 m) (The Cliffs)
Zealand: 4,260 ft (1,300 m) (Zealand Ridge) AT**
North Tripyramid: 4180 ft (North Peak)
Cabot: 4,170 ft (1,270 m)
East Osceola: 4,156 ft (1,267 m) (East Peak)
Middle Tripyramid: 4,140 ft (1,260 m)
Cannon: 4,100 ft (1,200 m)
Wildcat D: 4,070 ft (1,240 m) (Wildcat Ridge) AT*
Hale: 4,054 ft (1,236 m)
Jackson: 4,052 ft (1,235 m) AT*
Tom: 4,051 ft (1,235 m)
Moriah: 4,049 ft (1,234 m) AT**
Passaconaway: 4,043 ft (1,232 m)
Owl's Head: 4,025 ft (1,227 m)
Galehead: 4,024 ft (1,227 m) AT**
Whiteface: 4,020 ft (1,230 m)
Waumbek: 4,006 ft (1,221 m)
Isolation: 4,004 ft (1,220 m)
Tecumseh: 4,003 ft (1,220 m)
AT* = Appalachian Trail passes over summit; AT** = AT passes near summit
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Mount Osceola is a 4,315-foot (1,315 m) peak within the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Located in the White Mountain National Forest, Mount Osceolais named for the early-19th century Seminole leader. Osceola can be ascended from the Greeley Pond Trail to the northeast of the mountain, which requires crossing the East Peak of Osceola first, or from the Tripoli Road to the south. There was a fire lookout tower at the top of the mountain, which significantly expanded the view from the peak, but it was taken down in the late 1970s. Views from the summit cover a large portion of the White Mountains, extending from Mount Washington in the northeast to the town of Waterville Valley in the south.
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Peak bagging or hill bagging is an activity in which hikers, climbers, and mountaineers attempt to reach a collection of summits, published in the form of a list. The activity was popularized in Scotland in the 1890s with the creation of the Munro list by Sir Hugh Munro.[2] Peak bagging was brought to the United States by Robert and George Marshall in 1918. Since then, the activity has been popularized around the world, with lists such as 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, the Sacred Mountains of China, the Seven Summits, and the eight-thousanders becoming the subject of mass public interest.
There are numerous lists that a peakbagger may choose to follow. A list usually contains a set of peaks confined to a geographical area, with the peaks having some sort of subjective popularity or objective significance, such as being among the highest or most prominent of the area. In the UK, the Marilyns have become popular.
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Maine
Maine (/ˈmeɪn/; French: État du Maine) is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south; New Hampshire to the west; and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost portion of New England. It is known for its scenery—its jagged, mostly rocky coastline, its low, rolling mountains, its heavily forested interior, and picturesque waterways—as well as for its seafood cuisine, especially lobsters and clams.
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples were the only inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine. At the time of European encounter, several Algonquian-speaking peoples inhabited the area. The first European settlement in Maine was by the French in 1604 on Saint Croix Island, by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons. The first English settlement in Maine, the short-lived Popham Colony, was established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate, deprivations, and conflict with the local peoples caused many to fail over the years.
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Maine | Wikipedia audio article
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Maine
00:02:10 1 Etymology
00:05:37 2 History
00:11:59 3 Geography
00:17:47 3.1 Climate
00:19:57 4 Demographics
00:20:06 4.1 Population
00:24:03 4.2 Language
00:24:49 4.3 Religion
00:25:43 5 Economy
00:29:26 5.1 Taxation
00:30:33 5.2 Shipbuilding
00:31:22 6 Transportation
00:31:31 6.1 Airports
00:32:43 6.2 Highways
00:33:41 6.3 Rail
00:33:49 6.3.1 Passenger
00:34:15 6.3.2 Freight
00:34:36 7 Law and government
00:36:20 7.1 Counties
00:36:47 7.2 State and local politics
00:37:47 7.3 Federal politics
00:40:48 8 Municipalities
00:40:57 8.1 Organized municipalities
00:43:14 8.2 Unorganized territory
00:44:15 8.3 Most populous cities and towns
00:45:07 9 Education
00:47:05 10 Culture
00:47:14 10.1 Sports teams
00:47:22 10.1.1 Professional
00:47:47 10.1.2 Non-professional
00:48:05 10.1.3 NCAA
00:48:15 10.2 State symbols
00:49:20 10.3 In popular culture
00:49:29 11 Notable people
00:49:57 12 See also
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Maine ( (listen)) is a U.S. state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Maine is the 12th smallest by area, the 9th least populous, and the 38th most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. It is bordered by New Hampshire to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest respectively. Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States, and the northernmost east of the Great Lakes. It is known for its jagged, rocky coastline; low, rolling mountains; heavily forested interior; and picturesque waterways, as well as its seafood cuisine, especially lobster and clams. There is a humid continental climate throughout the state, even in coastal areas such as its most populous city of Portland. The capital is Augusta.
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples were the only inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine. At the time of European arrival in what is now Maine, several Algonquian-speaking peoples inhabited the area. The first European settlement in the area was by the French in 1604 on Saint Croix Island, by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons. The first English settlement was the short-lived Popham Colony, established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate, deprivations, and conflict with the local peoples caused many to fail over the years.
As Maine entered the 18th century, only a half dozen European settlements had survived. Loyalist and Patriot forces contended for Maine's territory during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. At the close of the War of 1812, it was occupied by British forces, but the territory of Maine was returned to the United States as part of a peace treaty that was to include dedicated land on the Michigan peninsula for Native American peoples. Maine was part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until 1820, when it voted to secede from Massachusetts to become a separate state. On March 15, 1820, under the Missouri Compromise, it was admitted to the Union as the 23rd state.
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Maine | Wikipedia audio article
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Maine ( (listen)) is a U.S. state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Maine is the 12th smallest by area, the 9th least populous, and the 38th most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. It is bordered by New Hampshire to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest respectively. Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States, and the northernmost east of the Great Lakes. It is known for its jagged, rocky coastline; low, rolling mountains; heavily forested interior; and picturesque waterways, as well as its seafood cuisine, especially lobster and clams. There is a humid continental climate throughout the state, even in coastal areas such as its most populous city of Portland. The capital is Augusta.
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples were the only inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine. At the time of European arrival in what is now Maine, several Algonquian-speaking peoples inhabited the area. The first European settlement in the area was by the French in 1604 on Saint Croix Island, by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons. The first English settlement was the short-lived Popham Colony, established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate, deprivations, and conflict with the local peoples caused many to fail over the years.
As Maine entered the 18th century, only a half dozen European settlements had survived. Loyalist and Patriot forces contended for Maine's territory during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. At the close of the War of 1812, it was occupied by British forces, but the territory of Maine was returned to the United States as part of a peace treaty that was to include dedicated land on the Michigan peninsula for Native American peoples. Maine was part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until 1820, when it voted to secede from Massachusetts to become a separate state. On March 15, 1820, under the Missouri Compromise, it was admitted to the Union as the 23rd state.
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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A polarizing presidential candidate riled up supporters in Hampton Roads Saturday.
With USS Wisconsin as a backdrop, Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump told the roughly 2,000 people that gathered, “It’s a very important election you know? I backed Mitt Romney. I backed John McCain. I was very disappointed both times. This time I said, ‘I’m just going to do it myself.’ We’re going to win. We’re going to win. We’re going to win,” Trump said to thunderous applause.
What was different about this Trump rally, Trump was less boastful. He did say this, “I’m loaded. The banks want to give me all the money, but I don’t need the money.”
Trump at the Wisconsin was more about substance. He delivered his first major policy statement, laying out reforms to Veterans healthcare at VA Hospitals. “All veterans eligible for VA healthcare can bring their veterans Identification cards to any doctor or care facility that accepts medicare to get the care they need. They can get it immediately. Immediately!” This line was one of the biggest applause lines of the day.
Another change was that Trump was reading from prepared notes. He was not ad-libbing, but was giving a thoughtful plan to fix what he thinks is wrong with the VA system, “It will be better than having these massive lines, and everybody waiting, and everybody going wild.”
Trump says Vets deserve choice: choice of doctor, and choice of medical facility. “The VA will become more responsive to veterans, develop more efficient systems, and improve quality of care because the VA will have no other choice.”
Trump singled out as a group what he calls “corrupt and incompetent VA executives.” He also thinks women veterans have been neglected calling it a lack of respect, “Under our plan every VA hospital in the country will be fully equipped with ob-gyn and other women health services.”
He also said, in Trump style, his veterans’ health care reforms will work because it’s his plan, “The departments will become more efficient, and if they are not efficient, you’re not going to have to worry about it. I’ll worry about it because you are going to have your care.”
Only on WAVY.com we caught up with Trump as he was walking the rope line meeting supporters. We asked him, what do you want to say to veterans? “I love the veterans. We’re going to take care of the veterans. We’re going to take care of the veterans,” Trump shouted back as opera was blaring through the speakers.
We asked him, what is your message to VA executives? “Make America great again. Make America great again.” We asked, have the executives let down America? Trump answered, “They’ve let down America, and the politicians have let down America.”
After Trump left, some veterans weighed in. Brian Watkins who is retired Navy liked what he heard. “If they use the civilian sector, that gives more places for people to be seen. I drive 45 minutes to the VA in Hampton which is fine, but if I could do it in Virginia Beach (that is better) to be closer to home.”
Jake Grubbs will soon be retired Navy, “Many are returning from many far away destinations, and they have PTSD, and I think that is a big issue that needs to be remedied.”
Cecil Greene who is Retired Army says, “I realize he (Trump) is a serious person, and that he is a person who is committed to getting things done.”
East Wallingford CT Vol Fire Department Squad 8 responding to a MV Accident with injuries
This is Squad 8 from the East Wallingford CT Volunteer Fire Department a 1991 International/Pierce 350/400 Mini Pumper Squad responding down to the Center of Town along with Engine 2, and Medic 2 for an 2 Car MVA with Injuries just near Ward St and S Main St. Since Engine 1 is out on a Public Service Call on Long Hill Rd, Engine 2 had responded to this call and Rescue 3 was also on a Medical call on Dutton St along with Medic 1, and Rescue 7 so Engine 2 had tooken the call with Medic 2 and Engine 2. On arrival of the Wallingford PD, they confirmed that it was a 2 Car Rear End collison with minor damage to Vehicle #2 in the collison with the front of the Vehicle messed up. In Vehicle #1 with the back trunk destroyed of the other vehicle. No injury sustained to the patient in Vehicle #2 but Engine 2 had confirmed in Vehicle #1 the patient was complaining about Whiplash and a possible Back Injury. In this video Squad 8 had responded but was cancelled by Command because they had got the scene under control and scene was evently tooken back over to the Wallingford PD and E-2 and S-8 went back in service. Medic 2 did transport the patient from Vehicle #1 to Midstate Medical Center in Meriden CT for an Evaluation. Great use of the Whelen Siren on Wail to clear traffic.
Maine | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:02:15 1 Etymology
00:05:42 2 History
00:12:05 3 Geography
00:17:53 3.1 Climate
00:20:04 4 Demographics
00:20:13 4.1 Population
00:24:12 4.2 Language
00:24:58 4.3 Religion
00:25:52 5 Economy
00:29:35 5.1 Taxation
00:30:41 5.2 Shipbuilding
00:31:30 6 Transportation
00:31:40 6.1 Airports
00:32:51 6.2 Highways
00:33:49 6.3 Rail
00:33:57 6.3.1 Passenger
00:34:24 6.3.2 Freight
00:34:45 7 Law and government
00:36:29 7.1 Counties
00:36:56 7.2 State and local politics
00:37:56 7.3 Federal politics
00:40:59 8 Municipalities
00:41:08 8.1 Organized municipalities
00:43:25 8.2 Unorganized territory
00:44:30 8.3 Most populous cities and towns
00:45:22 9 Education
00:47:21 10 Culture
00:47:30 10.1 Sports teams
00:47:38 10.1.1 Professional
00:48:04 10.1.2 Non-professional
00:48:22 10.1.3 NCAA
00:48:32 10.2 State symbols
00:49:38 10.3 In popular culture
00:49:47 11 Notable people
00:50:14 12 See also
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Maine ( (listen)) is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Maine is the 12th smallest by area, the 9th least populous, and the 38th most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. It is bordered by New Hampshire to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest respectively. Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States, and the northernmost east of the Great Lakes. It is known for its jagged, rocky coastline; low, rolling mountains; heavily forested interior; and picturesque waterways, as well as its seafood cuisine, especially lobster and clams. There is a humid continental climate throughout the state, even in coastal areas such as its most populous city of Portland. The capital is Augusta.
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples were the only inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine. At the time of European arrival in what is now Maine, several Algonquian-speaking peoples inhabited the area. The first European settlement in the area was by the French in 1604 on Saint Croix Island, by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons. The first English settlement was the short-lived Popham Colony, established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate, deprivations, and conflict with the local peoples caused many to fail over the years.
As Maine entered the 18th century, only a half dozen European settlements had survived. Loyalist and Patriot forces contended for Maine's territory during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. During the War of 1812, the largely-undefended eastern region of Maine was occupied by British forces, but returned to the United States after the war following major defeats in New York, Maryland and Louisiana, as part of a peace treaty that was to include dedicated land on the Michigan peninsula for Native American peoples. Maine was part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until 1820, when it voted to secede from Massachusetts to become a separate state. On March 15, 1820, under the Missouri Compromise, it was admitted to the Union as the 23rd state.
Maine | Wikipedia audio article
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Maine
00:02:10 1 Etymology
00:05:37 2 History
00:12:00 3 Geography
00:17:48 3.1 Climate
00:19:59 4 Demographics
00:20:08 4.1 Population
00:24:07 4.2 Language
00:24:53 4.3 Religion
00:25:47 5 Economy
00:29:30 5.1 Taxation
00:30:37 5.2 Shipbuilding
00:31:27 6 Transportation
00:31:36 6.1 Airports
00:32:48 6.2 Highways
00:33:46 6.3 Rail
00:33:54 6.3.1 Passenger
00:34:20 6.3.2 Freight
00:34:41 7 Law and government
00:36:25 7.1 Counties
00:36:52 7.2 State and local politics
00:37:53 7.3 Federal politics
00:40:55 8 Municipalities
00:41:04 8.1 Organized municipalities
00:43:21 8.2 Unorganized territory
00:44:26 8.3 Most populous cities and towns
00:45:18 9 Education
00:47:17 10 Culture
00:47:26 10.1 Sports teams
00:47:35 10.1.1 Professional
00:48:00 10.1.2 Non-professional
00:48:18 10.1.3 NCAA
00:48:28 10.2 State symbols
00:49:34 10.3 In popular culture
00:49:43 11 Notable people
00:50:10 12 See also
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Maine ( (listen)) is a state in the New England region of the United States. Maine is the 12th smallest by area, the 9th least populous, and the 38th most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. It is bordered by New Hampshire to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest respectively. Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States, and the northernmost east of the Great Lakes. It is known for its jagged, rocky coastline; low, rolling mountains; heavily forested interior; and picturesque waterways, as well as its seafood cuisine, especially lobster and clams. There is a humid continental climate throughout the state, even in coastal areas such as its most populous city of Portland. The capital is Augusta.
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples were the only inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine. At the time of European arrival in what is now Maine, several Algonquian-speaking peoples inhabited the area. The first European settlement in the area was by the French in 1604 on Saint Croix Island, by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons. The first English settlement was the short-lived Popham Colony, established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate, deprivations, and conflict with the local peoples caused many to fail over the years.
As Maine entered the 18th century, only a half dozen European settlements had survived. Loyalist and Patriot forces contended for Maine's territory during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. At the close of the War of 1812, it was occupied by British forces, but the territory of Maine was returned to the United States as part of a peace treaty that was to include dedicated land on the Michigan peninsula for Native American peoples. Maine was part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until 1820, when it voted to secede from Massachusetts to become a separate state. On March 15, 1820, under the Missouri Compromise, it was admitted to the Union as the 23rd state.
West Virginia | Wikipedia audio article
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West Virginia
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West Virginia ( (listen)) is a state located in the Appalachian region in the Southern United States and is also considered to be a part of the Middle Atlantic States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Maryland to the east and northeast, Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest. West Virginia is the 41st largest state by area, and is ranked 38th in population. The capital and largest city is Charleston.
West Virginia became a state following the Wheeling Conventions of 1861, after the American Civil War had begun. Delegates from some Unionist counties of northwestern Virginia decided to break away from Virginia, although they included many secessionist counties in the new state. West Virginia was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, and was a key border state during the war. West Virginia was the only state to form by separating from a Confederate state, the first to separate from any state since Maine separated from Massachusetts, and was one of two states admitted to the Union during the American Civil War (the other being Nevada). While a portion of its residents held slaves, most of the residents were yeomen farmers, and the delegates provided for gradual abolition of slavery in the new state Constitution.
The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States. However the Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies West Virginia as a part of the Mid-Atlantic. The northern panhandle extends adjacent to Pennsylvania and Ohio, with the West Virginia cities of Wheeling and Weirton just across the border from the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, while Bluefield is less than 70 miles (110 km) from North Carolina. Huntington in the southwest is close to the states of Ohio and Kentucky, while Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry in the Eastern Panhandle region are considered part of the Washington metropolitan area, in between the states of Maryland and Virginia. The unique position of West Virginia means that it is often included in several geographical regions, including the Mid-Atlantic, the Upland South, and the Southeastern United States. It is the only state that is entirely within the area served by the Appalachian Regional Commission; the area is commonly defined as Appalachia.The state is noted for its mountains and rolling hills, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is also known for a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities, including skiing, whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and hunting.
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Maine ( (listen)) is a U.S. state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Maine is the 12th smallest by area, the 9th least populous, and the 38th most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. It is bordered by New Hampshire to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest respectively. Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States, and the northernmost east of the Great Lakes. It is known for its jagged, rocky coastline; low, rolling mountains; heavily forested interior; and picturesque waterways, as well as its seafood cuisine, especially lobster and clams. There is a humid continental climate throughout the state, even in coastal areas such as its most populous city of Portland. The capital is Augusta.
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples were the only inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine. At the time of European arrival in what is now Maine, several Algonquian-speaking peoples inhabited the area. The first European settlement in the area was by the French in 1604 on Saint Croix Island, by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons. The first English settlement was the short-lived Popham Colony, established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate, deprivations, and conflict with the local peoples caused many to fail over the years.
As Maine entered the 18th century, only a half dozen European settlements had survived. Loyalist and Patriot forces contended for Maine's territory during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. At the close of the War of 1812, it was occupied by British forces, but the territory of Maine was returned to the United States as part of a peace treaty that was to include dedicated land on the Michigan peninsula for Native American peoples. Maine was part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until 1820, when it voted to secede from Massachusetts to become a separate state. On March 15, 1820, under the Missouri Compromise, it was admitted to the Union as the 23rd state.