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When it comes to fun in the sun, the State o' Maine is all over the map -- with plenty of great vacation opportunities ranging from family fun at coastal beaches to "roughing it" adventure tours in mountain lakes, streams and bays...

And did we mention Acadia National Park? One of America's best national parks boasts two swimming beaches. One of them is Sand Beach, located just off Acadia's famous Park Loop Road, offering genuine ocean swimming -- but swimmers beware. Water temperatures rarely go higher than a cool 55 degrees.

For warmer tides, look to Echo Lake Beach on the west side of the island, offering a less breathtaking but more enjoyable summer swim.

Along with Old Orchard Beach in Saco Bay, and Ogunquit Beach north of Portland, Kennebunkport Beaches (including Wells Beaches, and Goose Rocks Beach) -- are some of the states other popular havens for lazing the summer days away....

Have fun!

Swim, surf or kayak at area beaches then visit charming shops and museums in ol' Kennebunkport.

What's the weather like today? Maine beach webcams

Acadia National Park webcam

Portland Head LIght webcam

Kennebunk webcam

Ogunquit Beach webcam

Higgins Beach webcam

DID YOU KNOW? Maine beach fun facts:

• Maine has 3,478 miles of coastline - more than California (3,427).

• An unsuccessful attempt at establishing a permanent English settlement in the New World was at a location now known as Popham Beach, near Bath, Maine. Sir George Popham led the expedition in 1607 -- 14 years before the Mayflower sailed.

• There are 67 varieties of lighthouses that dot the Maine coast. Among the most notable are the Portland Head Light, the state's oldest dating back to 1791, as well as the most-photographed, The Nubble.

More about Maine's beaches and summer swimming areas around the Web:

Maine Beaches - Get a quick overview of dozens of coastal beaches throughout the state with more on lodging and local attractions, recreational activities, historic lighthouses, interesting facts, events calendar, maps.

Maine Healthy Beaches - With info on keeping them that way -- with tips on boating/swimming safety and hygiene, plus a FAQ on monitoring the water quality of Maine’s coastal swim beaches.

Welcome to Visit New England - Maine - Here's an easily navigable resource and browseable by region including detailed activity guides for the Portland Casco Bay region, Aroostook, Acadia/Down East, Katahdin Moosehead, Kennebec/Moose River, Mid Coast, South Coast and the Western Lakes/Mountains region.