Maine has a heck of a lot of water.

Within the Pine Tree State are 73 rivers over 20 miles long, and an additional 39 that drain over 200 square miles each, according to Maine: An Encyclopedia. In addition to its 3,400+ miles of coastline, the state also has many lakes, 51 of which cover an area of at least five miles each.

People were recently talking about the deepest and longest lakes and rivers in New Hampshire, but how about Maine? Which of its rivers is the longest?

Here's what we found out.

According to WorldAtlas, the Saint John River is the longest river in the Pine Tree State, with a total length of 418 miles. That's 11 miles longer than the Connecticut River, the longest river in New Hampshire. The Saint John River flows across not only Maine, but also Québec and New Brunswick.

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Both Maine and New Hampshire share the second longest river, the Androscoggin, which is 178 miles long, according to WorldAtlas. This river is much shorter that the Saint John, but covers a vast stretch of land. It also has a drainage basin of 3,530 square miles.

After the Androscoggin, the #3-5 longest rivers in Maine are the Kennebec, Saco, and West Branch Penobscot Rivers, respectively.

Speaking of bodies of water, check out this luxury Airbnb rental on Maine's Rangeley Lake.

Luxury Airbnb Rental Highlight's Maine's Rangeley Lake

Deep in the heart of Western Maine, near the border of north New Hampshire and Canada, lies beautiful Rangeley Lake.

The lake is a popular tourist destination, and has many summer rentals. One of those stands out a bit over the rest.

Indian Point on Rangeley Lake is an amazing property. With 8 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, the two house property is a perfect getaway from family reunions or work retreats.


Sometimes, a little road trip is worth it for some great grub. Here are 50 Maine restaurants that are worth making the trip to visit, according to locals. Did your favorite spot make the list?

Look: 50 Maine Restaurants That are Worth the Trip

Thanks to our great listeners we were able to compile a list of many of Maine's great "worht the trip" restaurants, cafes, pubs, and bakeries.

These great spots can be found across the state and waiting for you to give them a try.

How many have you been to?

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