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Pedal , Paddle , Hike

A morning paddle across glass-like water . Endless days of hiking , biking , and camping define TRUE MAINE .
Paddling Frenchman Bay , © Jerry Monkman
Places Less Traveled
There are hundreds of miles of coastline beyond Acadia National Park to explore in DownEast Acadia , and a vast and virtually unexplored inland region filled with state parks , public lands , recreation areas , and reserves . Here is just a tiny sample of the endless opportunities for year-round recreational activity you will find .
• Donnell Pond Public Lands : 14,000 acres of remote forested land with crystalline lakes and ponds , and mountains with panoramic views . Maine . gov / donnellpond
• Cutler Coast Public Lands : Vast acres of blueberry barrens , woodlands , and peat lands , pocket coves , cobble beaches . Spectacular steep cliff views of the coast and Bay of Fundy . Hiking trails and remote tent sites . bit . ly / CutlerCoastPL
• Cobscook Shore : This collection of parklands , scattered along the DownEast coastline , will celebrate its grand opening on Memorial Day 2021 . They include miles of trails , boat launches , picnic areas , campsites , and other recreation amenities . Cobscookshores . org
Plan Your Visit Today !
Bold Coast Scenic Bikeway – BikeBoldCoast . com
Downeast Coastal Conservancy – DowneastCoastalConservancy . org
East Coast Greenway – Greenway . org
Maine Coast Heritage Trust – MCHT . org
Maine Backcountry Camping – bit . ly / DECamping
The Maine Island Trail – MITA . org
For more information , visit DownEastAcadia . com
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