Spotlight on Sea Grant Programs: The Maine Oyster Trail The Maine
and complete challenges to earn Maine Oyster Trail swag! The original Maine Oyster Trail was launched in 2015 by Maine Sea Grant, Maine Aquaculture Association and many businesses. It was designed to educate consumers about oyster farming in Maine. In 2021, the Maine Oyster Trail was revamped to incorporate new farms, emerging market and tourism opportunities, and interactive virtual features. The Trail highlights local businesses and promotes authentic experiences that can only be found in Maine. In addition to guiding visitors, the Trail works closely with oyster farmers to provide the tools and support they need to explore new business opportunities through tourism. The Maine Oyster Trail is a collaborative initiative organized by Maine Aquaculture Association and Maine Sea Grant. We encourage you to hit the Maine Oyster Trail to explore Maine’s iconic coast, immerse yourself in Maine’s oyster community, and taste our world-class oysters! Learn about upcoming events and all things Maine Oyster Trail by following @maineoystertrail on Instagram and Facebook.
Oyster Trail is an interactive guide that helps you find oyster farm tours, raw bars, boat and kayak tours, and
opportunities to buy oysters directly from farmers anywhere along the Maine coast. The Trail invites visitors and locals to discover a new side of oysters by connecting to local farms and traveling off the beaten path. The Maine Oyster Trail is the first interactive, incentive-based oyster trail in the U.S. and features 75 Maine oyster businesses, each of which offer one-of-a-kind experiences. The Trail’s interactive trip planner allows you to build your own custom trail based on different types of experiences and regions you’re interested in checking out. This makes it easier than ever to plan your route and find fresh Maine oysters. While you travel the Trail, you can use the Maine oyster passport to check-in at participating businesses, track your visits, “Hit the Maine Oyster Trail to discover the way oysters should be!” Photo: Tommaso Cantelli
37 Extension Tourism: Impact and Opportunities of Land- and Sea-Grant Programming
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