A new way to discover Maine · In development
A Thousand Reasons to Explore.
Twelve collectible Maine Passports. One extraordinary family heirloom. A lifetime of places, stories and memories.
We're creating a connected collection that invites people to explore every corner of Maine—and preserve the adventures that matter most.
Concept presentation • Publishing and partnership opportunities
A FAMILY HEIRLOOM
THE BIG BOOK OF MAINE
✦
1,000 POINTS OF MAINE
COLLECT · EXPLORE
MAINELY MIDCOAST
MAINE PASSPORT
The idea behind it all
The Passports are the adventure. The Big Book is the legacy.
Each Maine Passport stands on its own as a fun, affordable way to explore a region, season or special interest. The Big Book of Maine brings those adventures together in one lasting collection of memories.
THE EVERYDAY ADVENTURE
12 Maine Passports
Easy to carry. Fun to collect. Designed to guide families and travelers to memorable Maine destinations—with themed stickers, discoveries and experiences along the way.
Enjoy individually or collect all 12
THE FOREVER KEEPSAKE
The Big Book of Maine
A premium illustrated hardcover connecting the entire passport collection, with 1,000 Points of Maine, local stories, destination records, personal notes and space for a family's Maine history.
Designed to complement the passports
How the experience works
Explore. Collect. Remember. Pass it on.
01
Choose a Passport
Start with a favorite region, a season or a passion—lighthouses, islands, the coast and more.
02
Discover Maine
Visit participating destinations and discover the people, places and stories behind them.
03
Collect the Memories
Collect distinctive passport stickers and record visits, dates, companions and favorite moments.
04
Build Your Big Book
Bring adventures together in the larger family collection, creating a keepsake that grows over time.
The collection
12 Passports. Countless Maine adventures.
Each themed booklet is designed as a complete experience on its own. Together, the collection creates an invitation to explore Maine across regions, interests and all four seasons.
PASSPORT 01
Mainely Coast
⚓
Harbors · Shorelines · Seaside towns
PASSPORT 02
Mainely Midcoast
⛵
Coastal villages · Art · Heritage
PASSPORT 03
Mainely Downeast
🌊
Wild coast · Communities · Discovery
PASSPORT 04
Mainely Northwoods
🌲
Forests · Trails · Wilderness
PASSPORT 05
Mainely Islands
🏝
Island journeys · Maritime life
PASSPORT 06
Mainely Lighthouses
✦
Beacons · Keepers · Coastal history
PASSPORT 07
Mainely Dirty
🥾
Backroads · Mud · Outdoor adventure
PASSPORT 08
Mainely Snow
❄
Snow sports · Winter trails
PASSPORT 09
Mainely Winter
☃
Winter traditions · Cozy discoveries
PASSPORT 10
Mainely Spring
🌱
Renewal · Blooms · Springtime Maine
PASSPORT 11
Mainely Summer
☀
Festivals · Beaches · Summer traditions
PASSPORT 12
Mainely Fall
🍁
Foliage · Harvest · Autumn journeys
Themed passport titles and collection structure are proposed; contents, destinations, sticker stations and publication schedule are in development.
POINT OF MAINE · SAMPLE
Discover the Midcoast
Explore iconic places, discover their stories, and make room for your own.
Date visited: ______________
COLLECT & REMEMBER
Our Maine Memory
YOUR DESTINATION STICKER
Who came along?
What made this visit special?
A place for notes, stories and memories.
The centerpiece
One book. A lifetime of Maine.
The Big Book of Maine is envisioned as a substantial, full-color, approximately 370-page hardcover: part illustrated travel guide, part collector's record and part family heirloom.
Its 1,000 Points of Maine will connect destinations, stories and collectible experiences across the passport program. Families can record where they went, who joined them and what they want future generations to remember.
Personalized family editions are planned, including elegant gold-foil cover options and dedicated family memory pages.
Concept spread shown for illustration only. Final layout, page count, binding and sticker system are subject to editorial development and production testing.
More than a guidebook
A growing Maine-wide experience
The vision extends beyond the page: participating destinations, independent businesses, historic sites, original Maine artists and collectible stickers that make exploring the state feel personal.
12
Distinct themed passports planned
1,000
Points of Maine envisioned across the collection
Generations
Of stories worth keeping
The 1,000 Points program is a development goal, not a claim that destinations or sponsors have been enrolled.
Why the two belong together
“You can take a passport on an adventure without owning the Big Book. But the Big Book becomes something truly special because of the adventures those passports inspire.”
The passports make the journey accessible. The Big Book gives the journey a permanent home.
Building it together
We're looking for partners who believe in Maine.
This collection is being developed by Mainely Family, a Maine-rooted creative venture led locally by Justin Riley in Rockland, with Darren McGraw supporting business development and partnerships. We're exploring relationships that can bring the concept to life at a professional scale.
01 · PUBLISHING
Publishers & Distributors
Editorial development, book production, specialty binding, printing, distribution and retail sales partnerships.
02 · CREATIVE
Maine Artists & Storytellers
Original illustration, destination artwork, local history, regional stories, maps and creative collaborations.
03 · GROWTH
Financial & Tourism Partners
Capital, strategic relationships, destination participation, visitor experiences and responsible long-term expansion.
A thousand reasons to explore
Help us create a new Maine tradition.
We'd love to talk with publishers, artists, retailers, attractions and potential financial partners who share our vision for celebrating Maine through exploration, storytelling and lasting family memories.
Email address is a placeholder until the project team confirms its preferred contact.
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