Southwest Harbor Loop.
Route 1 to Route 3 to Route 102. Take Route 102A past Southwest Harbor to Bass Harbor, and then back on 102 to close the loop just south of Somesville. This is a drive filled with great places to stop and explore. You are still in Acadia National Park, where a beautiful inlet can be found at Fernald Point. Seal cove on the west side is also interesting. On this drive, you will pass through marsh, forest, cliffs and sandy beaches.

Park Loop Road
Route 1 to Route 3, through Bar Harbor to Park Loop Road. The landscape changes from rolling meadows to woods with glimpses of the sea. This road was created to take you one-way through Acadia Nat'l. Park. The road rises and falls in elevation along its course, sometimes reaching into the domain of the osprey. Go early in the day -- Acadia is a very popular destination and, at the height of the summer season, can be more crowded than you
bargained for.

Machias Port
Take route 92 (Elm Dr.) From Machias at the corner of the U. of Me. Campus, and continue south to Machias Port. Past Capt'n Cates B&B, stop at the old theatre and listen for echoes of long-gone laughter and applause. Further down the road, park near the church and cemetery and take in the view of sparkling Machias Bay.

Fort O'Brien
The site of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War, is just down the road a piece. Continue south to Bucks Harbor, perfect location for a quiet morning walk.

Blueberry Barrens
The road from Machias to Lubec Route 1 to Whiting, route 189 to Lubec. One may choose to perceive the road between Machias and Lubec as devoid of interest. What a sorry mistake that would be! True, the trappings of summer tourism are few and far between, as are the excited cries of vacationers, but isn't this the Maine you came looking for; peaceful shores, quiet woods, and wild Maine blueberries??? Stretching intermittently on either side of the road, blueberry barrens turn fiery red long after their fruit has been harvested, adding a vibrant aria to the grand finale of Maine's autumn color symphony.

The Other Acadia
Route 1 to Route 186 to Winter harbor. Turn onto Park Loop Road -- one way. A beautiful drive through the quiet side of Acadia Nat'l. Park. As you ramble along, stop frequently to marvel at the heavy hand of nature ~ majestic spruce, tide pools.

Take the short walk up to Schoodic Head, the views are breathtaking. The surf is a real dazzler... be careful, it can be dangerous. Photographers take heed: at the end of the day the light is outstanding!

South Lubec Road, Lubec
The wonderful point of this walk is that it is the furthest east you can get in our country, without getting wet! A great trail adjacent to this funny striped lighthouse is a two-mile walk, with views for days. Easy level walk, often you will see whales & of course the ever present gulls reeling & squealing. A great place for a picnic lunch.

Route 1, between Dennysville and Whiting. This 888-acre park has a great 2-mile trail, an easy walk with interesting flora & fauna, as well as some beautiful views to occupy your eyes! Also a very sweet half-mile shore loop trail, great for a stroll and maybe even a picnic ~ this park is truly rich in birds, who summer here.

Route 1 to Route 15.
This is a charming village walk ~ if you looked up quaint, arty & musical in the dictionary, a photograph of Blue Hill should appear, a poster-child for beauty. One could spend a few days here enjoying the views, salty air & walking in the neighbourhoods. We adore the peaceful grace this small town has at its very core. Bring your camera & smiling face.

Route 1 to Route 15 to lands end. This short walk can be quite amazing, stretching not only your legs but feeling as though you were walking into the past. An old fishing village where you can park car at one end, walk to other end, meander back ~ check out the very architectural fishing weirs, engineered to let the tides do the work ~ fascinating. Stop in a few of the shops & let the quiet slow energy of this working fisherman's village wash over you.

Route 1 to Route 187 to lands end. This small island is a walker's & birder's paradise. It has a huge stand of pines, and also coastal peatlands ~ smooth rocks reach into the sea, just right to ramble around on. Or kick back & enjoy the sun on your shoulders, while being plulled into a dream-like state where real becomes surreal ~ like Alice in the rabbit hole. The walk is easy, breezy & very interesting. Bring hat, sweater & a picnic.