State 27 of 50  

    Maine

Capital: Augusta

Population: 1,274,000 (ranked 40th of 50 states)

Area: 86,500 km² (ranked 39th of 50 states)

Projected Route

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Ride Report

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Ride Report

Maine represented the great moment of reaching the Atlantic Ocean and at last I can stop going east.

This is the Portland Head Lighthouse, eastward journey's end.

The next time I see the ocean will be the Gulf of Mexico.

It was an unusual treat to look at the sea.  Has it really only been 3 weeks since the west coast?

This is a lighthouse off the shore from the big lighthouse.

The Portland Head Light.

And to celebrate lunch was at Dunkin Donuts. One time only. Had to try it.

Mmmm. Fried food? That's special.

Off the highway in Maine.