Books

There are a number of great books concerning natural history in Maine. Honestly I am having trouble as to where to start.

 Glaciers & Granite: A Guide to Maine's Landscape & Geology is a great  book concerning the geology of Maine.

Natural Landscapes of Maine came out last year and covers the different ecosystems in the state.

I love Baxter State Park, and it's a great treasure, but most gripe about the regulations in the park. Gov. Baxter wanted to give the park to the people of Maine, but he was also a lover of nature and so the regulations reflect that love and the desire to help keep it in a natural state.
Katahdin: An Historic Journey - Legends, Exploration, and Preservation of Maine's Highest Peak
and A Guide to the Geology of Baxter State Park and Katahdin will give you something to think about when you plan your trip. As will this hiking guide, Katahdin: A Guide to Baxter Park & Katahdin

Maine's weather always gets talked about, made fun of and puzzled over.  To help make some sense of it you can read Conditions May Vary: A Guide to Maine Weather.

And of course a list concerning Maine's natural history would not be complete without mentioning Thoreau'sThe Maine Woods. Yes it's a classic and well worth your time to read.

This is only scratching the surface, there's so much more The Interrupted Forest: A History of Maine's Wildlands, Above the Gravel Bar: The Native Canoe Routes of Maine,  Maine Birding Trail: The Official Guide to More Than 260 Accessible Sites and the list goes on and on.  Enjoy and let me know your favorite books on Maine, it's natural history and even art and literature.