Maine | East Coast Adventure

We arrived in Bar Harbor, Maine on Monday afternoon. Our RV exceeded the 28 foot restriction at Arcadia National Park, so we opted to stay ocean side at Mt. Desert Narrows campground. Once again, the view from our window was magnificent. The town of Bar Harbor is a fantastic little town. In fact, it was once the summer home of
the Rockefellers, Morgans, Fords, Astors, Vanderbilts and Pulitzers. This quaint harbor town is now home to a plethora of tourist type shops and several excellent restaurants. Of course, it is impossible to visit Maine and not sample the lobster.
Whatever way one chooses to have it prepared, this local delicacy is indeed delicious!
On Tuesday, we spent the majority of our time exploring the natural beauty of
Acadia National Park. Acadia is the first national park east of the Mississippi,
and the land was entirely donated by private citizens. Acadia National Park is stunning;
49,000 acres comprised of granite cliffs, cobblestone beaches, and glacier carved
mountains. The views from atop Cadillac Mountain, the highest point in the park
were breathtaking. The following day we continued to explore the park by land as
well as by sea. After a bike ride along the carriage trails, we took a boat ride
to view puffins, seals and several majestic lighthouses. The wildlife was fantastic,
and it was helpful to have a naturalist as our guide. It was also fascinating to hear the stories of the brave people that once kept these lighthouses burning. The weather was perfect for a boat ride. According to our tour guide it was a red letter day since this area experiences 270 days of fog each year. Although, once we headed for open water the
temperature dipped, and the current picked up. The waves rocked the boat and sprayed
the brave passengers that sat outside. I stood at the bow with my camera in hand,
enjoying every second of this truly exciting adventure. Currently, we are on
the road to Fundy National Park in Canada.

We spent Friday evening at Brialee Campground in Ashford, Connecticut. This park served as the perfect overnight stop on our way to Maine. We arrived at Libby’s Oceanside Camp in York, Maine on Saturday afternoon. Our site overlooked the ocean and the views from our RV were spectacular. The town of York is an exceptionally scenic village with many historical buildings, churches and points of interests. Most of the town is situated along the picturesque coastline. That evening we decided to sample some authentic Maine cuisine. Per our camp host’s recommendation, we dined at Dockside Restaurant. The restaurant overlooked a peaceful harbor with sailboats moored in the distance. Later we enjoyed a campfire along the water’s edge; the gentle crashing of the waves made the experience even more memorable. The next day we visited several stunning lighthouses along the coast. Afterwards, we drove to the summit of Mt. Agamenticus. Mt. Agamenticus is not particularly high, being only 692 feet above sea level; however, the views from the top were breathtaking. We are now on our way to Acadia National Park on the mid Atlantic coast of Maine.