Brunswick, route 24 to Washington Ave. Park at the church (be respectful of the neighbours). Walk to Ocean Street, take trail along top of cliff to a sign marked "stairs". This is a very cool walk. The surf pounds at the base of these huge rocks ~ imagine stairs a giant would use to step down to the sea in the late afternoon. The light is great for photographing and it is exhilarating to see this perspective from the cliffs to the sea & beyond to the many reaches and islands of this region.

Route 209 to land's end.
A quick & scenic drive from Highway 1 ~ a fun place to spend an entire day ~ dawn to dusk. Beachcombing, long walks on sandy beaches (3 miles!) ~ even some great tidepooling & a wonderful assortment of shore birds. You can eventake a short hike to see all the forts of popham. Bring your hat & you may also need a sweater. Plenty of film is a must!

Route 130 to land's end.
A beautiful drive down the reach ~ enjoy the farms & rolling hillsides, as well as the numerous ponds. When you reach the end of the road, you are there. The lighthouse, it rises out of the rocks & the light shines brightly, warning ships of this very rugged & rocky coast. The rocks slide almost horizontally into the water ~ low tide allows great tidepooling & exploring. Be very careful of a rogue wave sweeping you or a loved one into the sea ~ this does happen, every year. At sunset, the light is virtually bouncing off of the rocks, sky & sea, bathing everything in a golden glow ~ turning to a most exquisite periwinkle as day slips into night. A breathtaking piece of the Maine Coast.

Route 1, Camden to Route 52. Mount. Battie Trail is a good aerobic walk with expansive views of the Camden Hills, onto the Penobscot Bay & the many islands ~ on a sunny summer day you can count many sailboats. The water, a true navy blue, is often sparkling in the sunshine, brighter than a jewel-encrusted window at Tiffany's. You will enjoy the hike back down this small mountain and feel on top of the world.

Salt Pond
Route 32 just north of New Harbor. Park streetside.
Here's a funny place: at high tide, it does not exist! It appears at low tide ~ the sea leaves behind its bounty ~ a natural salt pond brimming with all varieties of sea life. Starfish, mollusks, fishies, even a crab or two... It is too shallow for lobsters, so no free lunch here! Remember, take only photographs & memories, as this site is protected. Be respectful of all the little creatures & sign the register at the trail head, so the Nature Conservancy can keep track of the visitation. The rocks can be mossy & slippery, so wear tennis shoes with lots of tooth & remember they may get wet, a small price to pay for all this extraordinary beauty.

Rt. 24 to Cundy's Harbor Rd., to lands end. This is a fun little ramble ~ a picturesque fishing village ~ old Maine personified ~ a true working harbor. There is also a little pond & often times you can see the heron fishing. It is fun to be here at low tide & walk out on the docks. Bring a hat & plan on having lunch at one of the great little dockside restaurants.