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Favorite Places: McLellan Park- Milbridge- Recreation area, campsites and scenic viewpoints. Petit Manan Light- Milbridge- 1817 rebuilt 1855. Pineo Ridge- Cherryfield- Washboard moraine. Lead Mountain (Humpback)- Beddington, TWP 28- 1100' elev gain. Old tote road trail to fire warden road to summit. Views from the summit on the south faced ledges. 3 1/4 miles base to ledges. Schoodic Mountain- Franklin- TWP 9, 1100' elev gain, Views of Cadillac Mt., Old fire road & railroad tracks. 2 3/4 miles. Hike from Tunk Mt. on gravel road or railroad tracks. Hog Bay- Franklin- Nesting spot for migrating birds. Sullivan Falls- Sullivan- Tidal flow between Taunton Bay and Sullivan Harbor Schoodic Point- Winter Harbor- Views for granite outcrop. Trails follow rocky shores. Egg Rock Light- Winter Harbor- 1857, Lighthouse built on a rock. Entrance to Frenchman's Bay. |
Recreation: Bog Brook Flowage- Beddington- Bog pond for canoeing and bird watching. Lead Mountain Trail- Beddington- Hiking. Organic Blueberry Farm- Beddington- Rake your own blueberries on this beautiful farm. Great Heath- Cherryfield- Canoeing in flat water through a large peat bog on the Pleasant River. Tunk Mountain- Cherryfield- 1157' elev gain. Down East Coast's 2nd highest mountain. Mount Catherine- Cherryfield- 947' elev gain. Hike to near top and views of the ocean. Path goes by molybdenite mining dig. Narraguagus River Dam- Cherryfield- Canoe to the west and east branches of the river. Canoeing- Deblois- Rapids through forest and bog. Schoodic Mountain- Franklin- 1069' elev gain. 3rd highest mountain in Down East Coast. 5 hour hike. Bois Bubert Island- Milbridge- Island (small) with lake in the middle. Views of Petit Manan Lighthouse. Administered by Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge. McClellan Park- Milbridge- 10 acres shorefront picnic areas, campsites, trails, tidal pools. Birch Point Trail- Steuben- Hiking and skiing. Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge- Steuben- 1,991 acres and 10 miles of ocean shoreline. Variety of wildlife and foot trails. Shore Trail- Steuben- Hiking and skiing. Long Cove Pinic Area- Sullivan- Located on the shore of Long Cove Sullivan Harbor Scenic Turnout- Sullivan- Views of Frenchman Bay and Cadillac Mountain. |
Historic Sites: USC&G Survey Base Line- Deblois- West Base. 1857, Built by US government to survey the east coast. 5 mile hike. Cheryyfield Academy- Cherryfield- 1829, One-room schoolhouse. Cherryfield Historic District- Cherryfield- Walking tour on 52 historic buildings. Tours available. Ricker Blacksmith Shop- Cherryfield- 1801, Tools from the original Ricker shop Stone Store- Sullivan- 2 Story gabled structure built of granite blocks from local quarries. Sullivan Sorrento Historical Society- Sullivan- History of the community. Winter Harbor Museum- Winter Harbor- Schoolhouse restored, history of fishing and momentoes. Acadia National Park, Schoodic Section- Winter Harbor- Trails, kayak, picnic areas and mountain bike rentals. Guide Service- Winter Harbor- Mountain bike, kayak, canoe and ATV rentals. |
Attractions: Cherryfield Historical Society and Museum- Cherryfield- Artifacts of homes, farms and mills. Blueberry Barrins- Cherryfield- Harrington- 12,000 acres of wild blueberry land. Blossoms in June and harvest (raking) in August. (also Columbia Falls & Centerville) Franklin Historical Society's Memorial Park- Franklin- 2 acre garden. Historic photos and tools. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery- Gouldsboro- Tours. Darthia Farm- Gouldsboro- Saltwater organic farm. Tours. Gouldsboro Historical Society- Gouldsboro- Museum. Pierre Monteux School Of Music- Hancock- Summer Concerts. Milbridge Historical Society and Museum- Milbridge- Shipbuilding history and town artifacts. Milbridge Theater- Milbridge- 1930s, Working player piano and announcements before shows. Peter Weil Sculpture and Gardens- Steuben- Sculptures of steel animals, birds, sports, mythology and literature themes. Garden in a stream setting (picnicking). Farmstead Barn- Sullivan- Unique theatre for children. Sullivan Harbor Art Gallery- Sullivan- Gallery of local artist's works. |
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