Ready for 6,000 reasons to love Maine? That’s the (rough) number of lakes and ponds sprinkled across the Pine Tree State, and they fill with swimmers, boaters, canoers, and general water enthusiasts every summer. To help you navigate your way through the inland waters this season, our editorial team put together a guide to boating in Vacationland, with suggestions of where to go, what to do, and safety protocols to follow while you’re on the water. Throw on your bathing suit and click the link in our bio to read our guide to lake life in Maine. ⁠ ⁠ Photo: pfephoto ⁠ _____⁠ ⁠ #themainemag #loveme #mooseheadlake #onthewater #summerinmaine #lakelife