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[ This assemblage of intact resources ] Provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities .
The region ’ s unparalleled natural beauty and outdoor recreation assets remain a primary draw to residents and visitors of all walks of life .
Chapter 7 provides lists of recreational and educational opportunities identified by community members through surveys , community discussions , conversations at board meetings of regional partners , and one-onone interviews . These opportunities identify ways to build upon existing resources to expand capacity , strengthen partnerships , and generally create new and more opportunities to connect with and commemorate the people and places that make up Downeast Maine . These lists are in no way exhaustive and will grow as NHA planning continues . Opportunities listed in Chapter 7 , and those to follow , will inform the next phase of participation in the National Heritage Areas program – development and promotion of the Downeast Maine National Heritage Area .
Rock Climbing Great Head , Acadia - Climbing in Acadia National Park offers a variety of fine climbs on small cliffs created during the last continental glaciation . The solid , course-grained pink granite ledges of Acadia National Park offer dramatic sea cliff climbing not commonly available elsewhere in the United States . Photo by Meg Keay .
At left : Lubec Landmarks Tidal Pool Tour - Tours with local land trusts and Registered Maine Guides provide immersive experiences for residents and visitors who want to get up close and personal with the diversity of sea life along the Downeast coast . Photo by APPLE .
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