Sure it's a touristy sort of town, but it's such a quaint one with such friendly people. We loved getting here in the off-hours -- when people had either not yet arrived from the cruise boats or really early in the morning/later in the evening. Besides all the sweet little shops I loved that there were more community-driven, rather than tourist-driven, events such as a weekly farmer's market and an art show in the park. Walk up and down Main Street, eat lobster, explore all the little side streets, and have a picnic in the lovely park by the water (also a good place to watch the sunset if you're in town). Then, when you've had your fill of Bar Harbor, drive into Acadia National Park and visit all the sites along Park Loop Road. I was as skeptical about Jordan Pond House as I was about popovers. Not that I didn't think that either would be good, but in a tourist setting, things usually are a bit over-hyped and end up not being the best version of what they could be. There are tons of places that serve popovers in Maine -- it's like Maine's *thing*, but Jordan Pond House was a traditional historic Acadia place -- not to mention the only place to eat w/in the park -- that we just had to visit. And we were glad that we didn't pass it up. Though a bit crowded, after about 3pm the place really cleared out and it was really nice having a warm popover with melty jam, a cuppa tea, and relaxing with a lovely view. It's also a great place to take a leisurely hike or bike ride after stuffing ones faces with warm buttery popover goodness. Nothing says summer on the East Coast like a visit to one of the many lighthouses. I'm not sure what it is about lighthouses that I find so intriguing. Maybe they just look cool? Maybe it's the idea of living a solitary life so close to sea cliff's edge? Maybe I watched Moonrise Kingdom one too many times? We watched the sunset on the rocks at Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse and passed by another lighthouse while taking the mailboat to Isle Au Haut -- just two of many lighthouses that pepper the coast of Maine. Something that really surprised me about Maine was how big they were into locally grown, oftentimes organic, produce. We stocked up at farmer's markets and food co-ops and felt at times like we were back in California. Like Californians, people in Maine seemed to be pretty outdoorsy, and as such they seem to value things like local, organic, handmade, fair trade, etc. We're pretty much hippies anyway so this sort of thing really appealed to us and was an unexpected but welcome find while in Maine. Keeping in line with this, we found one of the best ice cream shops ever -- Mt Desert Island Ice Cream -- some of the best (and most interesting) flavors we have tried! Eating ice cream in Maine in the summer should be on everyones' must-do list. The main part of Acadia National Park is on Mt. Desert Island, which is easy enough to get to and travel around by car. But I think to really experience Acadia, and for that matter, Maine, you have to get out on the water. Whether by kayak, fishing boat, nature cruise, or a ferry to another island, get on the water and experience the coast from a different point of view. Plus, there are so many little islands to explore -- Cranberry Isles, Isle Au Haut, Porcupine Islands, etc. Not only does it make a lovely afternoon, but being out on the water will give you an appreciation for why Maine's lifestyle is so intertwined with the ocean. Perhaps the number one thing that comes to mind when people think of Maine: lobster. And for good reason -- lobster is king here. You cannot pass by a town or even a rest stop without finding lobster or some lobster emblazoned souvenir. Some of the lobster pounds were a bit overpriced, some were just little shacks on the side the road, and some had magnificent views of the water. If the lobster is fresh it's guaranteed to be good. We are normally not big meat eaters but we felt we couldn't pass up lobster in Maine. And boy did we ever gorge ourselves. We ate it twice while in Acadia and then felt like we probably would never eat lobster again...or at least not until we were back in Maine. Having grown up out West, I have searched for a place that has felt as 'outdoorsy' (official term) as it does back home. It's just the type of 'wild' that I suppose I'm used to and crave: wide open spaces, mountains, and a sense of remoteness and being 'one with nature.' Acadia hit all cylinders for me. It's beautiful, wild, and rugged, and what better way to experience it all than by sleeping out in nature. Since we were sorta scoping out the place we decided to camp in all the national park campgrounds -- Blackwoods, Seawall, and Duck Harbor. However, while driving around we noticed so many other camping and cabin options, something we'll definitely have to explore in future trips. Disclaimer: I am not a morning person. Like at all. I would much rather stay up all night than get up early. The corollary to this is that if I need to get up early, I can, I just won't be happy about it. When I found out that the sunrise in Acadia was at 4:25 in the morning I wondered what the heck I had gotten myself into. How is it possible for the sun to rise that early? Long story short: we went to bed later than we wanted, woke up at 3:30 am with a couple hours of sleep, grumbled our way to the top of Cadillac Mountain, and were happy that we did. If you're going to get up early, well, it might as well be to watch an exquisite sunrise. Sometimes I question the sanity (and safety) of the people that create trails. I cannot tell you how many times I have been on a trail and thought, "wait, they want me to do what now? Is this even safe?" Those thoughts definitely ran briefly through my mind as we hiked up iron rungs nailed into the side of the mountain on our way to the top of the Beehive trail or slipping and sliding as we climbed up rock walls on the Duck Harbor Mountain Trail. And while I was just the tiniest bit panicked in some cases, hiking up and over rocks and boulders, in some cases clinging on with fingertips to the side of the mountain, made for some of the funnest trails we have ever hiked. This place was, without hesitation, our favorite of the trip. It's funny/strange to me that people will travel to a place like Acadia and then only visit places like Thunder Hole (still don't get this place) or Sand Beach and then skip over a gem like Duck Harbor. I get it though, this place was not the easiest to get to and honestly I enjoy convenience and doing touristy things too (gift shop aficionado, here). Duck Harbor is probably not for everyone (thankfully), but if you're like us and want to feel completely surrounded by nature with as few people to share it with as possible, then you'll love this place. To me, Duck Harbor was everything I envisioned when I thought of Acadia. Camping at Duck Harbor was one of our most favorite camping experiences ever, and I'm positive it will become a new summer tradition. UPDATE | One of the most frequent questions I am asked is which is the best campground in Acadia National Park so I wrote a more detailed description on camping in Acadia National Park . For my take on Blackwoods, Seawall, and Duck Harbor campgrounds click here.
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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE BEST CAMPGROUND IN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK: BLACKWOODS, SEAWALL OR DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND?**
ANSWER: | Believe it or not, this is the number one question people ask me -- on Twitter, on this blog, on IG, on Flickr so I figured I would do a more in=depth look at the campgrounds we visited in Acadia National Park: Blackwoods Campground vs. Seawall Campground vs. Duck Harbor Campground. In terms of which is "better" really boils down to your style of camping and what you plan on doing while visiting Acadia National Park. We are more (way) off-the-beaten track sort of people and while I love a good gift shop my preference when camping is to be as remote and as far away from people as possible. The corollary to this is that if I wanted to get up and see something like a sunrise on Cadillac Mountain, there's no way I'd stay somewhere remote, no matter how beautiful. In that instance, convenience is much more important to me.
Please note that information regarding pricing and reservation policies may have changed since I visited/this post, so please consult the national parks pages for accurate info. For more posts on what we did/where we hiked/what we ate while in Acadia, click here BLACKWOODS CAMPGROUND
These photos are somewhat deceiving because they were taken in the late afternoon when nobody else was around. Directly behind us we could see another tent. To the right of us, on the other side of the picnic table was another tent site. On the left hand side of the tent -- where I was standing in the road to take the tent photos =- was a line of trees that blocked us from the next campsite. We also had full view of the sites across the road from us.
BLACKWOODS CAMPGROUND
COST: $30/night, reservable online (peak season) though actual spaces are assigned when checking in LOCATION: Mount Desert Island. This campsite is the closest to Bar Harbor and to Park Loop Road-- where the majority of the park's featured sights are located. If you plan on spending most of your time exploring popular sites like Sand Beach, Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, Beehive or Precipice Trail, Jordan Pond House, etc., then camp here. AMENITIES: Flush toilets (very clean), potable water pump, no showers but there is a place just outside the boundaries of the campground that offers coin-operated showers. Picnic tables, parking, and fire pits at each site. CAMPSITE DESCRIPTION: Forest setting, gravel tent site. The drive-in tent only non-electric sites were large (could easily fit multiple tents) and nestled in the trees. . You can only pitch your tent in the designated graveled site area so bring sleeping pads of some sort. Note: outside firewood is not allowed. Our site was in Loop B -- B72 or 74 (can't quite recall which). GOOD FOR: Families, groups, people that enjoy ranger programs and other campsite-related activities, people that like being in the mix of things, those exploring Bar Harbor and Park Loop Road VERDICT: If you are like us and prefer a more remote campground with less people, then this would not be it. Many of the sites are very close together and so interaction -- whether wanted or not -- with neighbors is more than likely to occur. It is a somewhat noisy campground due to the popularity/location/amount of people. Luckily for us the site directly to the right of ours remained unoccupied for the time we were at Blackwoods so we had a bit more privacy. Quite a few trails can be reached from the campgrounds, as well as the park's free bus shuttle. It's definitely not a campsite to 'get away from it all' but it's still a beautiful place in a great, convenient location. For more photos and to read my original post, click here. SEAWALL CAMPGROUND
SEAWALL CAMPGROUND
COST: $30/night (drive up tent sites - peak season), reservable online. LOCATION: Mount Desert Island, 18 miles from Bar Harbor and 4 miles south of Southwest Harbor. This site is on the WESTERN side of the MDI. Just outside the campgrounds and across the street is a coastal access point with picnic tables and parking -- great for watching the sunset, having a bite to eat, or wandering along the coast. AMENITIES: Flush toilets, potable water, picnic tables, parking, and fire pits at each site. General store about 5 minutes up the road sells supplies, coin-operated showers and some food. CAMPSITE DESCRIPTION: Forest setting, gravel tent site. We camped at site B8 which we were told was one of their most popular sites, and I can see why. Unlike D-loop, B-loop, the smallest of the loops, was a more laid back (read: quiet) with long private driveways (we couldn't see the road or other campers from our site) and plenty of space between sites. Our site felt completely enclosed by trees and shielded us from any neighboring noise. In fact, if we didn't have to walk to the bathroom and pass other campsites we would have felt completely alone in the woods. TIP: Bring bug spray. The marshy areas around the camp are a haven for mosquitoes.. GOOD FOR: Off-the-beaten-track sort of people that still want to enjoy the convenience of shops, restaurants, and running water. This is definitely the 'quieter side" of the island and is closer to less-traveled hiking trails and sites such as Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. VERDICT: If my only options were to pick between Seawall or Blackwoods, I would pick Seawall simply because i don't like noisy campgrounds with people fluttering everywhere at all hours. I also don't enjoy seeing other people's tents every where I turn my head when I camp. On the other hand, Seawall does feel more isolated from the rest of the park. Driving to and from Seawall (about 45 min or so drive from Bar Harbor) would be annoying if most of your activities were planned around Park Loop Road and Bar Harbor. Blackwoods is definitely more convenient to all the main park attractions whereas Seawall is definitely more secluded and quiet. If I didn't have to pick between Blackwoods and Seawall, my favorite campsite was without a doubt Duck Harbor Campground. For more photos and to read my original post, click here DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
DUCK HARBOR CAMPGROUND
COST: $25 special use permit good for up to 3 nights/4 days PLUS an additional $40/pp round trip ticket to get to/fromIsle au Haut via the Mailboat. The reservation process is somewhat laborious and involves snail mail. Please refer to this site for more detailed information. LOCATION: Isle au Haut - which is about 1.5 hours from Seawall campground and another hour boat ride from Stonington. AMENITIES: All sites are equipped with a wooden shelter, picnic tables, and a camp ring. Water is also available via a hand pumped well located approximately .8 miles from camp (though I recommend bringing a huge jug of water on the boat with you). No showers but near the water pump along the coast are a few shallow and calm pools for swimming or rinsing off. Chopped wood is available for free by the water pump, and in the event there is no chopped wood, there is even a antique looking automatic (!!) wood chopper. The 5 shelters share 2 solar composting bathrooms which are extremely clean and well-maintained. Attached to the back of each shelter is a metal trunk for storing food to keep away from the pesky little squirrels and chipmunks CAMPSITE DESCRIPTION: There are only 5 primitive sites that are first come, first serve, and In my opinion, sites 4 + 5 are the best ones, with a biased preference for site 4 (where we stayed). These sites have a great view of the water and are a little more open whereas the other sites are higher on the hill and surrounded by trees. While it is considered to be 'backcountry' camping it really is somewhat of a hybrid: you get the remoteness of backcountry camping but have the convenience of being able to bring as much gear/food/water as you want on the boat to the campground. If you want to camp as minimally as possible you really only need to bring sleeping bags and food since a shelter already exists. TIP: Bring bug spray. -- the mosquitoes were relentless. GOOD FOR: Backpackers, minimalist campers, people that like to get away from it all. We saw several families with younger children here which was awesome. VERDICT: Without a doubt, my favorite campground in Acadia National Park though I would be curious to know what the new Schodic Peninsula campgrounds will be like. Regardless, I doubt anything could compare to the rugged, remote beauty of Duck Harbor. It definitely takes effort to reserve and get there, but it's so worth it. For more photos and to read my original post, click here For more photos and info on the mailboat to Duck Harbor, click here For more photos and info on hiking Duck Harbor, click here
** Since visiting Acadia, I read that a new campground will open Fall 2015 on Schoodic Peninisula. though it doesn't seem as if those sites are reservable online until/for the 2016 season. Hopefully I'll be able to get back to Acadia one of these days to camp there!
I'm a little hesitant to write about this place - a place so ruggedly beautiful that I cannot believe it is not highlighted in every Maine guidebook.
There is not a ton of information available on this campground, though it's not really a secret either. The campground is clearly listed on Acadia National Park's website along with it's very specific and complicated instructions for how to reserve a spot: download a form, mail it in along with your dates and a check, and wait. Letters must be postmarked after a certain date or they will not even open them. Do not call, email, or fax, they will not respond. Nearly a month after sending in money you will receive a letter in the mail letting you know if you have successfully or unsuccessfully reserved a spot. I can only imagine that the adherence to snail mail communication combined with the coordination it takes to get to the campground are reasons why this place isn't completely booked, especially during the summer months. That, combined with the limited amount of sites available make Duck Harbor such a unique and private place to spend the night. Upon arriving at Isle Au Haut we rushed up the hill, beating out the other campers on the boat, and selected site 4 -- the site nearest to the water and closest to the dock and with a trail that led directly to the ocean. Setting up camp was a snap -- we hung up our hammock and erected our tent under the wooded structure. We probably didn't even really need to bring our tent although we were thankful we did as the mosquitoes were relentless around camp. Our days were spent exploring the island, picnicking on the farmer's market food we brought, killing mosquitoes, trying to pump water from the rusty well with only moderate success, hanging out in our hammock, watching the light show of the ever-changing sky, and of course building and sitting around campfires. We fell asleep next to the fire, listening to the cracking wood and the gentle waves hitting against the rocks. Duck Harbor Campground is like a beautiful secret -- one that you simultaneously want to share and keep to yourself. It's like the luxury resort version of backcountry camping. Here you can sleep on a 'remote' island, immersed in nature, surrounded by stunning views without giving up basic comforts or worrying about limiting your pack weight. Sly and I both agreed that this was one of our favorite camping experiences ever. It is a truly a wild and special place. DETAILS
Duck Harbor Campground / $25 special use permit fee, 3- 5 days maximum stay depending on season // Reservations are a bit of a lengthy process by today's means -- reservation requests must be made by mail == send in a completed form along with a check -- and must be postmarked on April 1st or later or they will not be accepted. The reservation request form can be found and downloaded online. If more than one site is needed, you must submit more than one reservation request (in a separate envelope). To get to the campground,take the passenger ferry from Stonington to access Isle au Haut and Deer Harbor Campground. Since there are essentially two boats that come to Duck Harbor, you have the option of taking a morning or afternoon boat back to Stonington. Since checkout is in the morning, you can leave your gear at the entrance of the park, hike all day, and then take the afternoon ferry back. To minimize the impact on the environment there are only a limited amount of people allowed on the island. As such, there are only 5 sites with a maximum of 6 people allowed at each site. All sites are equipped with a wooden shelter, picnic tables, and a camp ring. Water is also available via a hand pumped well located approximately .8 miles from camp (though I recommend bringing a huge jug of water on the boat with you). No showers but near the water pump along the coast are a few shallow and calm pools for swimming or rinsing off. Chopped wood is available for free by the water pump, and in the event there is no chopped wood, there is even a antique looking automatic (!!) wood chopper. The 5 shelters share 2 solar composting bathrooms which are extremely clean and well-maintained. Attached to the back of each shelter is a metal trunk for storing food to keep away from the pesky little squirrels and chipmunks. Sites are first come, first serve, and In my opinion, sites 4 + 5 are the best ones, with a biased preference for site 4. These sites have a great view of the water and are a little more open whereas the other sites are higher on the hill and surrounded by trees. While it is considered to be 'backcountry' camping it really is somewhat of a hybrid: you get the remoteness of backcountry camping but have the convenience of being able to bring as much gear/food/water as you want on the boat to the campground. If you want to camp as minimally as possible you really only need to bring sleeping bags and food since a shelter already exists. I'm not sure I would recommend this approach though -- the mosquitoes here were relentless. Without question, Duck Harbor is our most favorite campground in Acadia National Park, and one of our most favorite places we have ever camped. TIP: We saw a TON of wild blueberry bushes and raspberry canes all over the campground and on the island. Bring a container during berry season!
UPDATE | I am frequently asked which is the best campground in Acadia National Park so I wrote a more detailed description on camping in Acadia National Park . For my take on Blackwoods, Seawall, and Duck Harbor campgrounds click here.
Our campground is right around where the boat is We mistakenly thought we had reached the top so we took a ton of pix at this spot. Too bad we still had a bit of a ways to go. For once these stone towers served a purpose other than hippie nature art. Nope, still not the top. This would be the top Guessing this is why it's called Duck Harbor Our first order of business once arriving to Duck Harbor was to get on the trail and take full advantage of the day. The park ranger suggested that we hike to the top of Duck Harbor Mountain then connect to the Western Head Trail via The Goat and Cliff Trails. It sounded like an easy enough hike. I was pretty confident we could knock it out in a couple hours and be back at camp stuffing our face with salami and cheese in no time at all. We filled our bottles with hand=pumped well water and then headed off onto Duck Harbor Mountain Trail. After a walking through the forest for some time we reached the base of the mountain and started our climb. Small rocky steps soon gave way to large rock walls -- some steeper than others -- that we scrambled up in our stiff hiking boots. Unlike Beehive Trail, there were no notched rocks or metal rungs to assist us. Higher and higher we climbed until we reached the top. "That wasn't bad at all," I said. "Yeah that was pretty easy," Sly replied. We slapped each other on the back thinking we were hiking badasses and took tons of photos to commemorate our momentous speed record-breaking hike. Except we had yet to reach the top. We were too busy taking in the beautiful view to realize that the mountain continued rising high behind us. Damn. We continued through the woods around the side of the mountain, then back up and up and up until we saw the geological markers and knew we had finally reached the top -- this time for real. We took a long break at the summit and enjoyed the cool breeze on an otherwise hot day. There were no mosquitoes at the top and we contemplated possibly coming back sometime in the night to stargaze. It would have been an amazing place to set up camp. With our climb to the top of Duck Harbor Mountain behind us we figured that everything else would be easy going. Just follow the coast a couple miles and we would be back at camp at no time, right? Wrong. After we made our way down the mountain we hiked toward the coast line. At first the terrain was flat and easy, but by the time we hit the Cliff Trail we were hiking up, down, and around cliffs and over and across numerous rocky beaches. The trail was very slow going and seemed like it would never end. I'm convinced now that the mileage on the trail map *had to be* incorrect because it took what seemed like forever to get back to the trail head. The major upside: the views from the trail were stunning and we never saw == or even heard -- anyone else except for one couple and their dog at the very start of the Duck Harbor Mountain Trail. Alone with our thoughts and aided by such ever-present wild beauty we fell into a natural rhythm. This was why we came to this remote part of Acadia. Far away from crowds and traffic and gift shops we felt embraced by nature once more. Finally we had found our solitude. DETAILS Duck Harbor Mountain Trail ==> Goat Trail --> Cliff Trail --> Western Head Trail // approximately 6-7 miles, though felt way longer / Access to Isle Au Haut and Duck Harbor is via a mailboat that leaves from Stonington. // From Duck Harbor Camp (where the mailboat drops off), follow the trail signs until you reach the environmental toilets. Continue straight for the water pump or right to start the Duck Harbor Mountain Trail. From here you'll climb up and over rocks for about a mile, then back down the mountain until you reach a clearing where you can see Merchant Cove. This is where the Goat Trail begins. Once you have passed the Western Head Road (which takes you back to the trail head) on the right there's really only one trail, just with different names. Follow the trail around the island, detouring to walk to Western Ear during low tide, until you have returned to the start of the trail. While you can expect a lot of climbing, rocky terrain/beaches, and a bit of muddy, boggy swampland, I wouldn't say this is necessarily a difficult hike. It took us just under 4hrs including tons of stops for taking photos and sunbathing on rocks . If you're day hiking, returning by boat the same day you might want to pick either the Duck Harbor Mountain Trail (if you like mountain top views) or The Western Head Trail (if you like rocky sea cliffs). There are quite a few other trails on the island but the park ranger told us these were some of the most scenic. This hike felt more like backcountry hiking due to the remoteness, lack of people, and rugged beauty. TIP: bring your own water. While water is available on the island, we found the pump to be unreliable at best and the water tastes strongly of iron.
^^ the model railroad town of Stonington ^^ ^^ 'Merica. F, yeah!" ^^ I don't usually do this well on boats ^^ ^^ can I please live here? ^^ ^^ Town Landing ^^ ^^ You can stay at this cute place! A bit too rich for our blood but looks amazing nonethless. ^^ It's no secret that when we travel, especially when we are in the great outdoors, we like to feel as if we are 'one with nature' instead of surrounded by people. As we boarded the tiny mailboat from Stonington filled with people, bikes, dogs, luggage, and supplies for the island, we wondered if we would finally be getting away from the crowds of Acadia or if we were just going to be trapped on a smaller island with the same amount of people, with no chance of escaping until the next boat arrived. Our little packed mailboat traveled further and further from shore and the town of Stonington started to look like a fake model railroad town. We sipped our coffees and watched as we passed tiny island after tiny island and navigated the maze of lobster trap buoys that blanketed the top of the water. Some of our fellow passengers remained at the top of the boat, stubbornly unwilling to leave their "prime" seats even though the wind made it freezing cold. Others huddled inside the boat, away from the wind and spectacular views. We lounged outside on the benches on bottom deck, enjoying in the breeze, the sun, and the smooth journey on calm waters. In 45 minutes we pulled into a quiet harbor and dropped off the first group of people at the Town Landing. We continued on past anchored boats and past the island's lighthouse. Another 30 minutes or so later we spotted a beautiful cove surrounded by rocky shores and tall trees. Beside the floating dock a friendly park ranger waited, waving hello to us as our boat pulled into Duck Harbor. Getting to this part of Acadia National Park was not the easiest considering it's distance from the rest of the park. At over 1.5 hours from Seawall Campground it's quite a bit away from the rest of Acadia, but then we usually find those are our favorite types of places. We got up pretty early, packed up camp, stopped at Blue Hill Co-op for coffee and bagels, crossed a couple bridges connecting smaller islands, and took a little boat to a remote island outpost. In this case, getting to the island was part of the fun. DETAILS Isle Au Haut Mailboat // $38pp RT, additional $10/day parking. Extra fee for bringing bikes or kayaks //A pretty pricey boat ride especially if you add parking and a couple bikes. Thankfully we decided to leave our bikes at home. It's extremely important to check the mailboat schedule prior to booking anything to Isle au Haut, camping or otherwise. There are two boats -- one that only goes to the Isle Au Haut town landing (more frequent) and one that goes to both the town landing AND Duck Harbor where the campground is located (less frequent). In addition the schedule changes depending on the season, holidays and days of the week. If the weather is bad/water is choppy and you are going to the campground you should be prepared to be dropped off at the town landing where you will have to hike 5 miles to the campground. In addition to transportation to Isle Au Haut, other boat tours are available. Even if you don't make it to Isle Au Haut, I would recommend getting on the water -- either a boat tour, a whale watching tour, or kayak -- at some point while up in Acadia. It's a great way to experience this beautiful little part of Maine.
Isle Au Haut / I think there's only one way to get to the island, and it's by boat, and probably just by the mailboat unless you have a private means to get there. It's a bit of a trek to get to and requires a bit of planning, but the payoff is that you get to visit a remote island outpost, far away from tons of people, and surrounded by rugged, untouched wilderness. Approximately six miles long and two miles wide, a remote area of Acadia National Park covers about half of the island and can be visited as part of a day trip (we saw many hikers come with their dogs to just hike around the park area). Another option would be to explore the very small traditional village and/or stay at the keeper's inn by lighthouse (too expensive for us). I think there are maybe one or two places where you can grab a bite to eat near town landing but check the opening times/days. When we were the only place to eat was closed. Blue Hill Co-op / local organic and fair trade market, bakery and cafe // If you're in the area, or on your way to Stonington, this well=stocked, slightly hippie grocery store and cafe is a great place to stop for a bite to eat or to load up on provisions for a picnic or for camping on Isle Au Haut. Great place to get coffee. |
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