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The Desert of Maine

When one thinks of Maine, we picture coastal communities, dense forests of deep green, and lakes. However, they do have a particular attraction: the strange Desert of Maine. This natural curiosity is a barren expanse of glacial sand in Freeport, Maine. This privately owned area is more sad than exciting, however, since it's really just an area of sand surrounded by pine trees. As out of place as it is, its existence is more a testament to the hubris of humankind.

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The entire area would be far more lush were it not for poor farming practices de-vegetating the area and causing it to be damaged beyond repair, turning our past mistakes into a very poor-looking tourist attraction.