Going to Maine
Jun 20, 2021 15:11:28 #
AVG wrote:
Two amateur photographers and our wives are headed to Maine in September. It's a coastline trip because we're not hikers or woodlands people. Land in Portland and drive North, that's the plan. Now we have to fill in the gaps of what to do. My previous request about such a trip was bountiful from the Hogs. Please bless me with your personal ideas about Maine.
Bucksport has Fort Knox, a beautiful stone fort from 1844 and the new Penobscot Narrows Bridge, a cable stayed bridge that crosses the Penobscot River. There is an elevator that takes you up to the observatory for a bird's eye view of the area.
Jun 20, 2021 15:33:50 #
hpucker99 wrote:
Bucksport has Fort Knox, a beautiful stone fort from 1844 and the new Penobscot Narrows Bridge, a cable stayed bridge that crosses the Penobscot River. There is an elevator that takes you up to the observatory for a bird's eye view of the area.
Great view at the top of the bridge, just don't run out of the elevator at the top.....
Jun 20, 2021 19:59:49 #
AVG wrote:
Two amateur photographers and our wives are headed to Maine in September. It's a coastline trip because we're not hikers or woodlands people. Land in Portland and drive North, that's the plan. Now we have to fill in the gaps of what to do. My previous request about such a trip was bountiful from the Hogs. Please bless me with your personal ideas about Maine.
Not sure if it’s still running due to Covid, but in addition to what everyone has suggested; we also took the Harbor light house cruise around several light houses. Lots of beautiful scenery and photo ops. I was fortunate to visit twice. Once on vacation for several days (during 100 year storm- rained every day with a lot of flooding!!) and once on a business trip with extra days in Portland due to air scheduling for some sightseeing. You will have a great time
Jun 21, 2021 06:18:34 #
Echo Lake and Long Pond in Southwest Harbor both have parking near the shoreline with easy hiking trails.
Jun 21, 2021 06:52:35 #
Sorry, September in Maine? Boring. You go to the north from the airport it may snow. Bring warm clothing.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Jun 21, 2021 07:00:32 #
A few not mentioned: the panoramic view from Mt Battie near Camden; Owl’s Head transportation museum; Bar Harbor is touristy, overrated, crowded, etc.; Pemaquid lighthouse viewed from below at the water’s edge (try not to fall in!); visit to Southwest Harbor to see the Hinckley Yachts (put a deposit on a Bermuda 50 and a Picnic boat - makes a nice pairing); stop at Red’s in Wiscasset for a lobster roll (learn the difference between a Maine and Connecticut lobster roll before you start); pick any pier with a lobster shack and have lunch there (often); Port Clyde to see ferries leave for Monhegan (but not Monhegan if you don’t want to walk far).
Jun 21, 2021 07:01:19 #
AVG wrote:
Two amateur photographers and our wives are headed to Maine in September. It's a coastline trip because we're not hikers or woodlands people. Land in Portland and drive North, that's the plan. Now we have to fill in the gaps of what to do. My previous request about such a trip was bountiful from the Hogs. Please bless me with your personal ideas about Maine.
Photographically, the Down East Coast is filled to the brim with picturesque lighthouses. Get a map.
I could spend 100 years in and around Acadia NP. Be a tourist and hit the high points.
Sea towns. I grew up in one. Love them. If you do too, enjoy!
PixelStan is right. I think they lock you up if you don't try the different Lobster Rolls. I like "Lob Lob", half a Lobster Roll sandwich and a cup of Lobster Bisque.
Jun 21, 2021 07:32:12 #
JRFINN wrote:
Sorry, September in Maine? Boring. You go to the north from the airport it may snow. Bring warm clothing.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Much better than nothing in Maine. Exciting. Not sorry.
Jun 21, 2021 07:56:55 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
AVG wrote:
Two amateur photographers and our wives are headed to Maine in September. It's a coastline trip because we're not hikers or woodlands people. Land in Portland and drive North, that's the plan. Now we have to fill in the gaps of what to do. My previous request about such a trip was bountiful from the Hogs. Please bless me with your personal ideas about Maine.
Visit Rockland and use the fairy to go to the island of Vinalhaven. The lighthouses of Rockland are also worth a visit.
Jun 21, 2021 08:14:55 #
consider a side trip to the white mountains in new hampshire; the kankamangus highway (sp?) had great fall colors along the river. we stayed in north conway. also many waterfalls. it was well worth a full day for us.
then it was on to bar harbor & acadia which were great. bar harbor was crowded tho (darn cruise ships); acadia rocked.
it was like two vacations in one!
norm
then it was on to bar harbor & acadia which were great. bar harbor was crowded tho (darn cruise ships); acadia rocked.
it was like two vacations in one!
norm
Jun 21, 2021 08:18:00 #
Portland Headlight, they harbor area and Old Town Portland. Camden is a must. At one time you could book a lobster boat excursion/lighthouse tour from Camden. The harbor is wonderful in sweet light from ground level or the overlook from Mt. Battie. We chartered a Cessna in Ellsworth to view the lighthouses from Bass Harbor to West Quoddy. A memorable adventure…especially when my wife flew the plane. My photos were less pleasing that I had hoped for…repetitive camera angles while shooting thru the window, but the scenery made the flight worth the money. While in Ellsworth we happened on a restaurant called Helen’s. A local favorite with local prices and hands down the best food we had in Maine. Acadia is a photographers wonderland…check out Acadia Photo Safari…nice people, wonderful service. We spent one morning on Schoodic Peninsula, which wasn’t enough. If the weather gets rough or you have a late morning foggy get to Schoodic as fast as you can. A hidden gem on Acadia is an overlooked place called Monument Cove. September is about a month early for the best Monument Cove sunrises, but the landscape in unforgettable and you might well have the location all to yourself. One last plug for Helen’s in Ellsworth…the dessert case! I think they named the Island that Acadia is on in honor Helen’s “dessert” case. The first bite is good enough to make a puppy pull a freight train! Enjoy your trip.
Jun 21, 2021 08:22:23 #
Lots of my favorites have already been mentioned. If you make it to MDI and the park, don't forget that there's part of the park on the Schoodic Peninsula, south of Winter Harbor. Beautiful coastline views, and even in peak summer season, not crowded. If you're in Rockport, check out the Ralston Gallery for inspiration. Gorgeous photography, but a bit pricey for me, anyway.
Jun 21, 2021 08:25:50 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
AVG wrote:
Two amateur photographers and our wives are headed to Maine in September. It's a coastline trip because we're not hikers or woodlands people. Land in Portland and drive North, that's the plan. Now we have to fill in the gaps of what to do. My previous request about such a trip was bountiful from the Hogs. Please bless me with your personal ideas about Maine.
How much time do you plan for your trip? Sorta makes a difference in recommendations.
Jun 21, 2021 08:27:46 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
AVG wrote:
Two amateur photographers and our wives are headed to Maine in September. It's a coastline trip because we're not hikers or woodlands people. Land in Portland and drive North, that's the plan. Now we have to fill in the gaps of what to do. My previous request about such a trip was bountiful from the Hogs. Please bless me with your personal ideas about Maine.
One definite suggestion, if possible. Land in Bangor and depart from Portland.
Jun 21, 2021 08:36:40 #
jbk224 wrote:
One definite suggestion, if possible. Land in Bangor and depart from Portland.
And the reason being....
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