Nominated by locals

Desert of Maine

A hidden gem in Maine

A genuine 40-acre patch of glacial-sand dunes tucked into the pine woods just off I-295 in Freeport, with a self-guided dune tour, a half-buried barn, and gemstone hunting.

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