St . Croix International Historic Site
The only International Historic Site in the world ; site of the first French attempt in 1604 to colonize the territory they called l ’ Acadie . The National Park Service and Parks Canada each administer a site on their respective side of the Saint Croix River . The US Park features an interpretive trail on a small , wooded point overlooking St . Croix Island . Lifesize bronze figures of the French and Passamaquoddy and displays located along the trail tell their story . The Park has a visitor center , restrooms , wi-fi , and ranger on-site to provide interpretive tours .
Privately Owned
Birdsacre - Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary
Cobscook Shores
The 200-acre Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary preserves the home , vision , and achievements of pioneer , ornithologist , and photographer Cordelia Stanwood . Nature trails , Nature Center , Stanwood Museum , Woodland Gardens , picnic areas .
A system of eleven privately owned but publicly accessible parklands along the shores of Cobscook Bay . Walking trails , picnicking , hiking , biking , camping and paddling .
Birding
Maine Birding Trail
Birding Festivals
A self-guided trail encompassing Washington and Hancock Counties , providing birding opportunities in diverse habitat on public lands .
Wings , Woods , and Warblers Birding Festival , Downeast Spring Birding Festival , Acadia Birding Festival : Annual birding experience during spring migration and the breeding season that include self-guided explorations , guided hikes , boat tours and presentations led by area experts .
Municipal Campgrounds
McClellan Park
A 10.4-acre town park with views of open ocean , coastal cliffs and islands , a campground for tents & RVs . Picnic tables & grills for day use .
139