tourists

Some are lakes, others are swimming holes, but there's one thing they all have in common: people love them, and you will, too.

It's not always the most popular destinations that are the best. Often times, it's the hidden gems that make the greatest impact.

How many people "from away" could properly pronounce the names of some of our most treasured and cherished towns? We think that number is LOW.

They come in flocks every year...

Here's a list of VisitMaine.com's "Maine Slang" words that we're supposed to say in front of the tourists to seem quaint.

The federal government is raising prices for admission to national parks, starting in 2018. One of Maine's most famous tourist attractions, Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, is on the list for a price hike.

Canadians are awesome. They're great friends, they're America's favorite hat, and they know how to review food. See what the folks from Delightful Travelers thought about their stay in Portland.

Here's how Maine looks on TV to people from away!

It's okay, we're guilty of several thousand eye rolls, too.

Think you know the most commonly-used Maine slang words? Check out this list and see what the Maine tourist website says about how we talk here in Vacationland.