Location: Downeast and Acadia < Maine < USA
On 'Maine's Big Sur' per National Geographic's new 'Guide to Scenic Highways & Byways.' Mountains and ocean views. Four miles to fishing village Jonesport. Great area for kayaking. Puffin cruises. Fishing trips. Area is noted for fresh crab, lobsters, and blueberries. Freshwater and salt water beaches nearby. 25 miles to Schoodic Point and ferry to Acadia National Park, 1 hour to Campobello Island, summer home of President Roosevelt, and 1-1/2 hours to New Brunswick and ferries to Nova Scotia. West Quoddy Head and other excellent hiking in area. Jonesport - 4 miles Four Corners - 8 miles for full service grocery Machias - 20 miles, University of Maine, shopping Ellsworth - 50 miles, major shopping center, downtown.