What makes this state even more remarkable is the wide variety of species that call this beautiful land home — a key reason Maine was recently named one of the best states for wildlife. Is Maine One of the Best States for Wildlife? The popular site Animalko published an article about America's most remarkable wildlife, highlighting 10 states with the most fascinating animal populations. (Rhode Island did make the article, but as one of the most disappointing states for wildlife... so we’ll just ignore that.) 10 Of Maine's Most Beautiful Lesser-Known Hiking Trails Everyone knows about the incredible hiking trails in Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park, but Maine has so much more to offer.