Things Starting with Q in Maine: Quoddy Head, Quarry Hill & More
Maine has several notable "Q" places and terms:
- Quoddy Head State Park (Lubec) — Easternmost point of U.S.; iconic red-striped West Quoddy Head Light; dramatic cliffs, whales, sunrise views.
- Quarry Hill (Rumford) — Popular hiking spot with panoramic views of western mountains.
- Quarterly Meeting — Traditional Quaker (Friends) business meeting held every 3 months; Maine has active Quaker communities.
- Quebec Border — Maine shares 611 miles of border with Quebec (Canada); major crossings at Jackman, Coburn Gore, Estcourt Station.
- Quahog — Hard-shell clam (Mercenaria mercenaria); staple of Maine chowders & bakes (though more iconic in RI).
- Quillayute — Not in Maine (WA state), but sometimes confused.
Acadia National Park (mentioned in source) does not start with Q.