Maine

1. Facts: Maine • Capital: Augusta • Statehood: March 15, 1820 • State Motto: Dirigo (I Lead) • Largest City: Portland • State Bird: Chickadee • State Flower: White Pine Cone • State Insect: Honeybee • State Nickname: The Pine Tree State • State Flag: http://www.maine.gov/portal/facts_history/facts.html#page-body Websites for further research: http://pursuitmag.com/maine-licensed-private-investigators-association-mlpia-to-host-annual-seminar-in-portland-me/ http://www.maine.gov/sos/kids/about/symbols/flag.htm • www.maine.gov • www.visitmaine.com • www.mainetourism.com • www.infoplease.com • www.50states.com • www.maineguide.com By: Nina Van Beek October12, 2010 http://clipart-for-free.blogspot.com/2009/11/honey-bee-clip-art.html

2. Activities: Acadia National Park Maine Maritime Museum http://www.visitmaine.com/ • Lighthouse Tours • State Parks • Heritage Corridor • Gaming/Hunting • Explore Wildlife: Moose, Whale & Bird • Beaches • Hiking • Museums • Performing Arts • Historical Sites • Waterfalls Acadian National Park has is the first National Park East of the Mississippi River. The park has many different plants and animals and is also home to the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast. Acadian National Park welcomes you to come vist, explore, hike and take in the beauty that nature has to offer! http://www.kennebunkportgetaways.com/maine-attractions/maine-maritime-museum-kennebunkport/ Visit Maine’s Maritime Museum, learn about the ships and local fishery. Have the chance to hear old “sea stories” and discover the magic of the water! http://www.visitmaine.com/rich-media/photos/ http://www.nps.gov/acad/ http://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org