Maine is a vast and ruggedly diverse New England state, from the moment you leave the highway you become overwhelmed with a sense of balance, between industry, progress and natural beauty, forests and lakes still cover 90 per cent of the land. The length of the Maine coast from Kittery to Lubec still testifies to two vigorous traditions: fishing and shipbuilding. Lobsters are plentiful here and lobster pounds dot the coastline Sebago Lake provides opportunities for water-skiing, while Freeport provides a chance for budget shopping. A few miles south of Portland and a popular haunt for authors and artists is the town of Kennebunk , filled with bookshops and art galleries. The Camden Hills State Park offers more than 40km (25 miles) of trails and a harbor view, while in Belfast , north of Camden , travelers can enjoy antique sales and flea markets.