Schoodic National Scenic Byway
27 miles of commercial fishing communities , historic villages , and bold coastal scenery including lighthouses , and the Schoodic division of Acadia National Park . Public recreation access includes fishing , swimming , paddling , hiking , and biking . Interpretive panels at 7 of the Byway turnouts are specifically designed to help children and their families learn about the cultural and natural heritage of the Schoodic section of Downeast Maine .
Million Dollar View Scenic Byway
Expansive views of the Chiputneticook chain of lakes known for their recreational fishing , wildlife , and wilderness recreation . Vistas include rolling hayfields , Mount Katahdin , Peekaboo Mountain and the landscape of New Brunswick , Canada . The Byway begins in Danforth , a former lumber town in the Baskahegan River Valley . Nearby Weston is the location of an historic portage used by Native cultures and early settlers connecting Baskahegan Stream to Butterfield Landing on East Grand Lake . Travelers may continue north or east to explore scenic byways in Aroostook County or New Brunswick , Canada .
Acadia All American Road
A 40-mile route including the 27-mile-long Park Loop Road through Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island . Features beaches , bicycling , foliage , hiking trails , islands , ocean views , and wildlife . Bar Harbor is a haven of historic landmarks , lodgings , eateries , village parks , and excursions like whale watching and interpretive tours . The free Island Explorer bus network connects the Park with inns , campgrounds and the island ' s village centers .
Maritime Culture & Economy
Downeast Fisheries Trail
A self-guided tour spanning Washington and Hancock Counties that connects historic and active fisheries sites to illustrate the region ’ s maritime heritage . The Fisheries Trail map
East Machias Aquatic Research Center
A research and community outreach facility on the East Machias River that includes a fish hatchery , a flow-through fresh water experimental facility , a state certified water quality testing laboratory , a Technical Resources Center , and a small Historic Museum / Education Center . Public tours and events .
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