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Vacationland: Winter at Fort Kent
THOR Institute Vacationland Course: Winter Recreation & Hospitality Business in Northern Maine Winter 2026, University of Maine at Fort Kent Students from across the University of Maine System had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a true winter experience at the University of Maine at Fort Kent in early January.… Read More about Vacationland: Winter at Fort Kent
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THOR Student Fellows – Fall 2025
The THOR Institute hosted a fantastic cohort of THOR Student Fellows in Fall 2025, with unique and creative community-based projects supporting local efforts in and around Maine. Several of these Student Fellows partnered with local community-based organizations to bolster their community-focused objectives and advance their missions. Some of the highlights… Read More about THOR Student Fellows – Fall 2025
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Newest Vacationland Course: Winter Immersion in Northern Maine
Students from across the University of Maine System recently came together in Northern Maine to immerse themselves in winter adventures in our latest Vacationland course! This experiential, place-based course provided students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in their natural surroundings in and around Presque Isle while learning about the… Read More about Newest Vacationland Course: Winter Immersion in Northern Maine
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New Vacationland Course at UMPI
REC/BUS 386: Special Topics in Business – Winter at UMPI (University of Maine at Presque Isle) January 6 – 10, 2025 Go on a winter adventure in Northern Maine! Experience ice fishing in a wildlife wintersanctuary, explore miles of Nordic ski trails and learn how to Alpine ski at our… Read More about New Vacationland Course at UMPI
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Vacationland Course at University of Maine at Machias
Students who participated in our latest Vacationland course at the University of Maine at Machias had the opportunity to immerse themselves in their surroundings like never before with sea kayaking excursions and more (including an overnight camping trip)! As you can see, students in REM 210: Nature-Based Tourism & Sustainable… Read More about Vacationland Course at University of Maine at Machias
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Vacationland Course at USM: Maine & Greenland
The THOR Institute was thrilled to welcome students from across the University of Maine System to Southern Maine for the latest Vacationland course: Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism Management – Maine and Greenland. Vacationland students came together with place-based experiential learning opportunities to dive more deeply into sustainable tourism and… Read More about Vacationland Course at USM: Maine & Greenland
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New Vacationland Course in Machias
What better way to wrap up your summer than on the coast of Maine? Join us for our newest Vacationland course at the University of Maine at Machias this August for what will surely be a memorable experience! Nature-Based Tourism & Sustainable Development, Maine Coastal Kayaking & Conservation is a… Read More about New Vacationland Course in Machias
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New Vacationland Course in the Capital City
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about policy and regulation in the Capital City this spring as part of our newest Vacationland course! Join us in Augusta, Maine’s capital city, to learn more about the policy and regulation components that underlie the industries that give Maine its moniker as Vacationland!… Read More about New Vacationland Course in the Capital City
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THOR Institute Launches Vacationland Courses
The THOR (Tourism, Hospitality & Outdoor Recreation) Institute hosted its first Vacationland course in early January at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where students had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of winter recreation, hospitality, and business in Northern Maine. Read More about THOR Institute Launches Vacationland Courses
