Grand Lakes
Deep in the unspoiled and scenic inland portion of DownEast Acadia you will find a region home to worldfamous fishing , abundant wildlife , and a culture tied to industries built from the surrounding forests . Long a “ secret ” destination for recreation , paddlers will enjoy an extensive network of lakes and streams for spotting birds and wildlife . Stay in sporting camps reflecting generations of Maine ’ s outdoor heritage . Travel along The Airline or the striking Million Dollar View with lakes and hayfields reaching to the horizon . Visit charming villages , or enjoy solitude among towering forests .
Eastport , Bay of Fundy , & Campobello
Each morning the sun climbs from the sea , shining its first rays upon Lubec , America ’ s easternmost town , and crimson-striped West Quoddy Head Light . Eastport passionately celebrates the culture and arts of this distinctive place . Launch your kayak on the St . Croix River or join a charter tour of Passamaquoddy Bay . Spend a day at Roosevelt Campobello International Park , once the summer cottage to U . S . President FDR ; this region is the place to start a Two Nation Vacation .
TOP THINGS TO DO
West Quoddy Head Light
• Explore Cobscook Shores . Covering more than 13.5 miles of coastline , the park lands currently consist of 14 separate properties scattered from Whiting to Lubec .
• Immerse yourself in the arts , culture , and architecture of Eastport ’ s historic village and working waterfront .
• Stand at the easternmost point of land in the U . S ., hike Quoddy Head State Park ’ s rugged trails . Listen to tales of lighthouse life at the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse visitor center .
• Stroll the 1.5-mile wheelchair-accessible Calais Waterfront Walkway and enjoy scenic views across the international border .
TOP THINGS TO DO
• Hire a Registered Maine Guide for a classic Maine fly-fishing experience and stay at a classic Maine sporting camp or lodge .
• Wander through unique forest and farm collections at the Alexander Art Trail and Lawrence Lord ’ s Old Farm Museum in Alexander .
• Seasoned paddlers will be challenged by the 76-mile Machias River Corridor canoe trip .
• Plan a visit to the Grand Lake Stream Fish Hatchery to learn about Maine ’ s landlocked salmon and brook trout fishery .
FEATURED EVENTS
• East Grand Adventure Race , Danforth , May
• Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival , July
• Indian Days Heritage Celebration , Indian Twp , July
The Grand Lakes
FEATURED EVENTS
• Bay of Fundy International Marathon , Lubec , June *
• FogFest , Campobello Island , NB , July & August *
• Eastport Pirate Festival , Eastport , September (* Passport required for these events .)
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