Maine, the northernmost member of New England; home to lobster, moose, and a whole lot of snow. With the harsh winters, it's hard to see why anyone would ever want to be here. So, is summer in Maine any better?

The short answer is yes. Summer in Maine, specifically southern Maine, is wonderful. If you want the long answer, which includes why summer in southern Maine is great, keep reading.

1. The beaches

Maine has so many beautiful beaches! Blue water, nice sand, sunshine... what more could you want?

2. The sunsets

Because of Maine's unique coastline, you can still see sunsets over the water even though you're on the east coast!

3. Old Orchard

This is one of the most touristy areas of southern Maine. You have to go to the pier at least once while you're here.

4. Fireworks at Old Orchard

Every Thursday during the summer, you can check out a fireworks display at the Old Orchard pier!

5. Ice cream

This place is full of nice little ice cream shops, like the Dairy Stop in Saco and Fielder's Choice in Old Orchard.

6. Cascade Falls

Located in Saco, this neat little hiking trail leads you to a pretty cool waterfall! You can also find an abandoned bear cage here.

7. Becoming one with the moose

If you're lucky, you may see one without going too far north. It's just a Maine thing, I guess.

8. Lobstah

It is not lobstER, it is lobstAH. Everywhere you go you will find delicious lobster shacks.

9. Being a short drive from Acadia

This beautiful national park has everything; hiking mountains, rock climbing, beaches, and picnic areas.

10. Being a short drive from Bar Harbor

For the record, the name of this town is pronounced "Bah Hahbah" and it is filled with restaurants and shops and features some great water views!

11. Portland

This city has everything you could possibly want!

12. Sea Dog Games

Be sure to catch a game and try a famous Sea Dog Biscuit!

13. Holy Donut

Donuts made with potatoes, love, and happiness.

14. Portland Headlight

It's been said this is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the country, and it's easy to see why.

15. Freeport

This whole town is dedicated to shopping. You're not a true Mainer until you have a picture with the giant Bean Boot.

16. Kennebunkport

This is where the Bush family spends time. Who knows? Maybe you'll get to see the former presidents.

17. The Great Maine Lumberjack Show

You seriously can't make this stuff up. It's so Maine.

18. Being a short drive from Mt. Katahdin

At over 5,000 feet tall, this is the highest mountain in Maine!

19. Lenny, the 1000 pound chocolate moose

You can find him at Len Libby Candy Shop in Scarborough. He should be one of the Seven Wonders of the World, in all honesty.

20. Did I mention the sunsets on the beaches?

So, why wouldn't you go to southern Maine during the summer? After all, it is the way life should be.