Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
One of the oldest National Wildlife Refuges and located in the Atlantic Flyway . 50 + miles of dirt roads and trails for biking and hiking , 3 interpretive trails , and opportunities to tour with wildlife biologists .
National & International Parks
Acadia National Park - Mount Desert Island
Acadia National Park - Schoodic Peninsula
Roosevelt / Campobello International Park :
ANP protects the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States for its scenic beauty , cultural heritage , and wildlife habitat . ANP is one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States . In total , the Park system includes 27 miles of historic motor roads , 158 miles of hiking trails , and 45 miles of carriage roads . Recreational activities include car and bus touring ; hiking , bicycling , and horseback riding on carriage roads ; rock climbing ; kayaking and canoeing ; swimming ; sea kayaking and guided boat tours ; crosscountry skiing ; snowshoeing ; snowmobiling ; ice fishing ; camping , and ranger-led programs .
The Schoodic Peninsula is more secluded than the main body of the Park . It contains 2,266 acres ( 9 km2 ), or approximately 5 % of Acadia National Park , and receives approximately 10 % of ANP visitors . Recreational activities include car touring ; hiking ; bicycling ; kayaking and canoeing ; cross-country skiing ; snowshoeing ; and camping .
RCIP on Campobello Island , New Brunswick , Canada is the only existing international park and serves as a memorial to Franklin Deleanor Roosevelt and as a symbol of cooperation between the U . S . and Canada . RCIP preserves Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt ’ s historic summer home on 2,800 acres of natural areas with 9 hikes and three carriage roads . Hiking , biking , beaches , picnic areas , historic home tours , Tea with Eleanor , dining , special events , and programs and tours .
St . Croix International Waterway
The St . Croix is part of the Canadian Heritage River System that recognizes important cultural , natural and historical roles rivers had , and continue to have , in shaping the country and the lives of Canadians . The river is an international boundary that divided people with a shared heritage , thus the heritage story is shared by Downeast Maine as well . Approximately 10,000 people paddle the St . Croix each year . Camping available by land or water-only . Paddling , fishing , white water , wildlife watching .
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