Chosen By: Pete Didisheim, Senior Director of Advocacy Location: Acadia National Park, Hancock County Description: To hike the Penobscot Mountain—Sargent Mountain loop, go to the Jordan Pond House and walk behind the building, to the left, to find the trailhead marker. The trail winds through woods, over streams, crosses the famous carriage roads, and includes Read More
Hancock County
Schoodic Peninsula, Acadia National Park
Location: Accessed through Winter Harbor, Hancock County Description: It’s a one-way scenic drive along the tree-lined, rocky coast that is very popular with bicyclists and motorists alike, yet serene and devoid of crowds. Frazer Point, a picnic area right on the ocean, offers tables, fire pits, and panoramic views. Cadillac Mountain, one of the better Read More
Donnell Pond and Tunk Lake Region
Donnell Pond and Tunk Lake Region For those seeking “remote” outdoor experiences that aren’t far from the beaten path, the State’s Donnell Pond Reserve offers a wealth of backcountry recreational opportunities just east of Ellsworth. This 15,479-acre property holds a constellation of ponds and mountains that are perfectly suited to family outings – whether hikes, Read More
Tidal Falls
Eight miles east of Ellsworth, Route One crosses a river that divides Taunton and Frenchman bays. This is the site of Tidal Falls (or Sullivan Falls), the region’s most dramatic reversing falls. Here, the fast-moving Taunton River attracts osprey, blue herons, bald eagles and seals, as well as many human visitors drawn to the rush Read More
Tinker Island
Tinker Island, a prominent 430-acre landmark in Blue Hill Bay, has long been a popular destination for picnicking, beachcombing, camping, and hunting. Area residents grew concerned when both halves of the island were placed on the open market for a combined price of $3.5 million. The southern half, which had an approved 10-lot subdivision in Read More
