40 Tourist Attractions That Aren’t Worth the Trip

Contrary to Maine’s iconic imagery of lush forests and coastal towns lies the Desert of Maine. A bizarre sweep of glacial sand in Freeport, this anomaly, despite being more stark than alluring, highlights humanity’s impact on nature, nestled amidst pine trees.

Historically, the desert could have been rich wilderness but succumbed to desolation due to inadequate farming methods. This transformation underscores previous agricultural errors, morphing a potentially green zone into a modest tourist spot reflecting human error.