DownEast Acadia’s collection of twenty-seven lighthouses attract visitors from all around
the world while still keeping vigil over our rocky coastline.
The unique red-and-white stripes of West Quoddy Head Light (easternmost in the US)
stand brightly against the sky to meet the dawn’s gaze. West Quoddy State Park offers
550 trail-lined acres to explore, a visitor’s center, and seasonal tours of the tower on
Saturdays. Driving back toward the town of Lubec, you can spy the Sparkplug, also
known as the Lubec Channel Light.
Bring along your passport to visit Campobello Island where you’ll find two more beauties
in Head Harbor Light and Mulholland Light. Make a day of it with a whale watch cruise
and visit Roosevelt Campobello International Park.
In Calais stands Whitlocks Mill Light, our nation’s northernmost lighthouse, in a broad
S-curve in the St. Croix River. It’s visible by land from the south; however, the best view
is from the river. In Cutler, the delightfully restored Little River Light now welcomes
overnight guests looking to get away from it all.
Set out on the Baker Island Light excursion from Bar Harbor and explore this fascinating
130-acre island. On your way back, enjoy a lingering view of Egg Rock Light at the mouth
of Frenchman Bay.
Get the kids involved along the Deer Isle Lighthouse Tour. Pick up a US Lighthouse Society
Passport then collect a stamp at one or all eight of the lighthouses included.
Outdoor adventurers can spot some lighthouses via kayak. For safety, it is recommended
one use a Registered Maine Guide. Tides and weather can often be unpredictable, and
water temperatures rarely exceed 50°, even in summer.
Little River Light, Cutler
Plan Your Visit Today!
Egg Rock Light
West Quoddy Head Light, Lubec
Maine Open Lighthouse Day–
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Deer Isle Lighthouse Trail–
bit.ly/DeerIsleLights
Maine Lighthouse Friends–
bit.ly/MELighthouseFriends
For a complete listing of
our 27 lighthouses visit
DownEastAcadia.com
Mulholland Light, Campobello Island, NB, Canada
TRUE MAINE | 21
By Land…By Sea…By Jove!