The largest snowflake ever recorded fell in Fort Kezar, Maine in 1887, measuring 15 inches in diameter and 8 inches thick (38 x 20 cm).

Maine is the only state that borders only one other state and an international border, with Canada.

Maine has the largest wild blueberry crop in the world.

The state of Maine has over 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers) of coastline, which is more than any other state except for Alaska.

Maine is the only state in the country with a state flower that has both male and female reproductive organs. The flower is not a flower at all but a white pine cone.

White pine cone

The largest log cabin in the world is located in Maine. It was built in 1903 and is called the “Great Camp.”

Maine was the first state to declare its independence from England, on June 14, 1819.

Maine has the highest percentage of French speakers in the United States.

Maine has over 5,000 miles (8,042 kilometers) of snowmobile trails.

Maine has the only natural fjord on the East Coast, called Somes Sound.

Maine was the first state to ban foam food containers.

Maine has the largest black bear population in the Eastern United States.

The first naval battle of the American Revolution was fought off the coast of Maine, in Machias Bay.

The first naval battle of the War of 1812 was fought off the coast of Maine.

The state motto of Maine is “Dirigo,” which means “I lead” in Latin.

Maine has more than 17 million acres of forest, which covers more than 80% of the state.

Maine has the largest per capita production of toothpicks in the United States.

Maine has the largest population of wild blueberries in the world.