Welcome to Take it Outside!
Take it Outside is an initiative of the Division of Parks and Public Lands to encourage Maine's children and families to reconnect with nature, promote health, and have fun in the great Maine outdoors.
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First Time Campers
Maine families who have never been camping have a unique opportunity this summer, provided by the Division of Parks and Public Lands, in conjunction with the Take It Outside initiative is offering families the opportunity to reconnect with nature by spending a weekend at one of 11 participating Maine State Parks
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
July 12-13
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July 19-20
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July 26-27
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August 2-3
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Lamoine |
Lamoine |
Cobscook Bay |
Cobscook Bay |
| Bradbury | Bradbury | Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake |
| Lake St George | Lake St George | Camden Hill | Camden Hill |
| Rangeley Lakes | Rangeley Lakes | Mt Blue | Mt Blue |
| Peaks Kenny | Peaks Kenny | Lily Bay | Lily Bay |
| Aroostook | Aroostook |
The winning families will receive a two-night reservation at their chosen state park, a complete set of camping equipment to use for the weekend courtesy of L.L. Bean, and coffee from Wicked Joe. This program is intended for first-time campers, and is offered to Maine Residents only.