Pete Erskine, co-owner of Mexicali Blues, one-time summer person turned year-round resident of South Bristols Rutherford Island. .eb-image-right {float:right; margin:7px 0 7px 14px; width:45%; max-width:400px;} The lobsterboats bobbing off the wharf are your first indication that youre in for some of the freshest crustaceans served in Maine its never tanked, and you can pick your own bug. Seafood Ketch The deskbound can get a moment of zen thanks to live webcams operated by the nonprofit Marginal Way Preservation Fund. } Come see us at the Visitor Center Monday to Friday, from 8:00-4:30. @media screen and (min-width: 900px) { From $159. Southern Maine Coasts Saco and Biddeford add oceanside haunts and typical Downtown Maine attractions to visit. 96 Seguinland Rd., Georgetown. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 207-497-5769. If you have a boat you can see seals basking on the rocks around Cundy's Harbor in Harpswell at mid to low tide most days all summer. Maine is a destination for birdwatchers during all four seasons. Due to its location along the Atlantic Flyway, Monhegan Islandis a particularly busy bird habitat during spring and fall. 1 Fort Foster Beach Pocahontas Rd. Sandy, paid parking, lifeguards, showers and toilets. Yorks sandy beaches, good surf and fantastic scenery provide visitors with fun in the sun. Driving from NJ where to stop for a night, Boston to Acadia via the coast and White Mountains. Light use. Channel your inner pirate at Schooner Miniature Golf, in Saco, where youll putt around (and aboard) a 75-foot windjammer. That means the southern coast has seen a gentle rise in apparent sea level (picture a slightly tilted plane with the sea in a higher position than the shore), so wave action preferentially piles up sand-size grains of sediment on the land (those same grains have a tougher time accumulating if the planes tilt is reversed). You name, it you can enjoy it in Wells. A brilliant display on a warm spring day. Sandy, paid parking, concessions, lifeguards, toilets. , Millinocket. TheTown of Ogunquithas been attracting visitors to Southern Maine for years. The museums permanent collection (selections of which fill out an exhibit this fall) prominently features artists like Robert Laurent, Isabella Howland, and others associated with Ogunquits early20th-century art-colony heyday. Kitterys Route 1 is filled with outlet stores of every kind imaginable and famous Kittery Trading Post. Moderate use. You wont find fresher lobster anywhere, so keep it simple and go for the traditional lobster dinner with corn on the cob, house-made slaw, and blueberry cake. Head north, and the crowds thin out at Footbridge and North beaches with their own parking and access, theyre technically extensions of Ogunquit Beach, and a beachcomber can spend a lovely afternoon wandering there and back. .eb-p {float: right; width:65%; margin-left:2%; margin-top:-9px;} The Nubble Light is a beacon for photographers and lighthouse lovers visiting Yorks Sohier Park. PO Box 171 Ambajejus Lake Moderate use. 214 Nubble Rd. Would it be worthwhile to do a kayak tour to see seals? Where is the best place to see seals in the wild. M.C. 207-967-4461. The trip departs daily at 5:30pm, and trips end in late August. PO Box 773 Its time to lay anchor. Moderate use. Explore Maine using our interactive map that features local businesses, guides, restaurants, lodging and more. Visit historic Wood Island Lighthouse! Sandy, free (limited) parking, lifeguards, showers and toilets. Thirty-nine benches face the ocean, each with a sponsorship plaque that sold for $5,000 to fund trail maintenance which is necessary. To report any stranded marine mammal, or if a seal appears to be abandoned, appears on a crowded beach, or shows signs of illness or injury, notify the Maine Marine Animal Reporting Hotline, 1-800-532-9551. . This summer, hell be at Sacos Ferry Beach on July 19, Cape Elizabeths Crescent Beach on July 26, and Fort McClary on September 23 (plus Reid, Popham Beach, and Wolfes Neck state parks, farther down the coast, in August). Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre , Millinocket, 59 Morrill Rd A 4.5-mile trail loops around the northern section of this 1,576-acre preserve, more than half of it crossing over breathtaking, wide-open coastal headlands. Look out for the worlds largest mammals aboard one of southern Maines whale watch boats, and get ready to be splashed! Do you like visiting historical places where history comes alive? Scout rocky, rather than sandy, beaches, since sea glass often ends up wedged in among the rocks. 11 Crescent Beach Gold Ribbon Dr. Pebbly/sandy, paid parking, lifeguards, toilets. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-57646747', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Bar Harbor and another on the Cape. Crescent Beach itself is a mile-long half-moon scattered with skipping stones and ringed with beach roses. As any puffin can tell you, its worth the trip. This is our most adventurous tour and has something to offer for everyone! Check out the National Park Service for more information. Dont leave logs on the beach or fires unattended. 207-799-3134. Access the island viaferry from Port Clyde, New Harbor, or Boothbay Harbor. Ride the Ferris wheel at Palace Playland for a birds-eye view of the iconic Old Orchard Beach pier. Union Bluff Hotel. 6. Baxter State Park and Lazy Tom Bog are great places to begin your search. A mile up the road from Pine Point Beach, Fun and Sun Rentals and Tours offers kayaks, SUPs, and car shuttles for one-way, self-guided tours through the vast Scarborough Marsh, and the neighboring Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center has canoe and kayak rentals. The shopping in the Old Port is fun at boutiques along cobblestone streets. Boat traffic is minimal, and sightings of bald eagles, ospreys, and other raptors are common. Sandy, paid (limited) parking, no facilities. The refuge is located along 50 miles of Maines picturesque coastline in York and Cumberland counties. In addition to two lab buildings that students use for marine and terrestrial studies visitors should be mindful of active research sites as they explore the property offers 3.6 miles of public trails that wind through spruce forests, meadows, and stands of hardwood en route to the jagged shoreline. Admire the endangered birds from a distance, stay out of signed restricted areas, and fill any beach holes (since chicks can tumble in). }, Moose | Whales | Puffins | Birds | Wildlife Parks & Refuges. Its slightly ramshackle look complements OOBs come-one-come-all vibe this is a beach where you can attack a hunk of fried dough while wading in a Speedo and nobody looks at you twice, and the pier is the charmingly ragtag monument it deserves. 9. National Marine Fisheries Service Law Enforcement division has established the following toll-free number for reporting potential violations: 1-800-853-1964. 8 Ogunquit Beach Beach St. Sandy, paid parking, concessions, lifeguards, showers and toilets. Of course, Dykstra says, specific local conditions currents, the shape of a coastline, wave directionality can monkey with this process, which is why a single mile of Kennebunk coastline can host a shingle beach right between two sandy ones. All I could see from where I stood / Was three long mountains and a wood, / I turned and looked the other way, / And saw three islands in a bay. Its a great place to spot wading birds and waterfowl and avoid people. , Greenville. A few doors apart are three indie bookstores: cozy Owl & Turtle Bookshop Caf (33 Bay View St.; 207-230-7335), with a fine collection of fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books; Shermans Maine Coast Book Shop (14 Main St., Camden; 207-236-2223), with a large selection of Maine books and souvenirs; and the charming Stone Soup Books, a nook of a secondhand store tucked above Marriners Restaurant (35 Main St., Camden; 207-763-3354). 207-244-7463. Light use. Sandy, paid parking, concessions, showers and toilets. The most important step members of the public can take to assist investigators is to immediately report any sightings of seals in distress or dead stranded seals. Shes been at it 50 years, so we asked her for some tips. Seals are swimming around the harbor. Been ahotel on this spot since 1872, but generations of modernization and expansion have rendered it quite contemporary. #5 in Best Maine Beaches. Nothing fancy just fresh local seafood served a variety of ways at a family-friendly restaurant (its also carnivore friendly: steak and chicken are on the menu). Acadia National Park. 207-967-6065. A visit tohistoric Yorkwill show you some of Southern Maines fascinating history including the oldest jail in the country at Old York. Plenty of outfitters offer kayak or stand-up paddleboard rentals and tours. Hot tip: sub sweet potato wedges as a side and wash everything down with a slice of the otherworldly blueberry pie. 207-563-1393. 207-361-1000. Follow Harbor Dr. to Lighthouse Rd. We did the nature (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Like any wild animal, seals are where you find them, so no guarantees. 12 Old Orchard St. 207-934-2328. Very cool! 4 Long Sands Beach Long Beach Ave. Sandy, paid parking, lifeguards, toilets. All rights reserved. BYOB and snag a weathered picnic table at the end of the pier. Get free ice cream with your kids meals at Kens Place, a locally beloved, counter-service seafood joint near Scarboroughs Pine Point Beach. What a legacy Mary Louise Curtis Bok has given to the town of Camden! @media only screen and (min-width: 1200px){ Is there a best time of day? Ride a restored streetcar at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport. Coast Guardcertified captains from Old Orchard Beach Parasailing & Jet Ski (5 Bay Ave., Saco; 855-359-2759) head a ways off the OOB shorefront with groups of up to six, and the parasail itself accommodates up to three for what is basically a tranquil, 15-minute aerial cruise with lighthouse and Ferris wheel views ($90 per person, extra if you want pics or to wear a GoPro camera). Hit the Scoop Deck near Wells Beach to choose from among a whopping 72 flavors of ice cream. Barnacle Billys Light use. The dusky glare helps hunters distinguish darker colors against rocks. If you come right now and for about the next month or so you can see dozens of seals fishing in the mouth of the Kennebec River at Popham Village in Phippsburg for free from the beach. Colonial or post-colonial shipbuilders launched the vessel either a sloop or a schooner, probably about 60 feet long, judging from the hull fragment thats left on the beach. 7. Taffy technicians have been stretching masses of boiled sugar at the Goldenrod, in York Beach, since 1896 today, passersby watch through the windows as mechanical pulling machines do their thing. 23 Biddeford Pool Beach Rte. Males weigh from 120 to over 300 pounds and run about five to six feet in length; females are slightly smaller. Meeting location: 8 Western Ave. inside Coastal Maine Kayak and Bike. As well, we work closely with our colleagues of the Marine Mammals of Maine who attend to response and rescue in southern Maine and have a new facility in Harpswell allowing for temporary holding before transporting animals to a rehab facility. 12 Little Island Way, Bass Harbor. All the potato donuts are tasty, but dont sleep on this summers customer-chosen flavor, honey lavender. Visitors can view a live camera feed of puffin activity and learn about conservation efforts to protect puffins and other seabirds of Maine. You may even have the opportunity to see birds that dont normally visit the mainland. I have researched, but can't really find a clear answer. Their morning lunch cruise includes an hour-plus stop on the island of Frenchboro. Down south, though, glacial rebound has been more subdued these last couple thousand years. Theyre really not. Address: Heavy use. It has consistently been our best Maine canoe trip for spotting wildlife, including moose and eagles. 4. Linda Mehlhorn, of South Portland, coined the term seaglunking that is sea glass + spelunking, the act of exploring beaches and waterways in search of sea glass. Try the house specialty, a none-too-sweet blueberry martini. The ship skeleton made its most recent and most publicized appearance, following one of the winter storms the media dubbed a bomb cyclone.. Fall is when the impressive antlers of the bull moose are fully formed. has seven rooms with a B&B vibe and a cozy British-style pub. On the shoreline, you see a village that probably looks very similar to what it was in the 1930s and 1940s. (207) 502-8040. var _ctct_m = "0706d9b9bf00aebc0dc1bb571c5a40b2"; Click here to Learn more about adventures, Click here to Learn more about kennebunk adventures, Click here to Learn more about portland adventures, Click here to Learn more about private tours, Click here to Learn more about all new england eco adventures, Click here to Learn more about our vessels, Click here to Learn more about gift cards, Click here to Learn more about rugosa lobster tours, Click here to email matt@newenglandecoadventures.com, Click here to view location Kennebunk 207-363-8466. 70 Rte. 42 Bayview Dr., Beals. Youll need a wet suit (because brrrr), and the steep swells can be elusive, but Maines surfing community is passionate and welcoming. A high-energy, improv-heavy flute, cello, and drum trio. Many of the small islands off the coast of Maine are filled top to bottom with these charming little birds. So why does Maine have so many sandy beaches down south? Youll see Goat Island Light in Cape Porpoise and then travel to Goose Rocks for more seals and back down the coast to Wells. Although all are classified as humid continental, small differences exist among regions. Ogunquit Beachis a peninsula beach with water on three sides and was rated by Good Housekeeping as one of the top ten beaches in the United States. Deer Isle Granite Museum Sucking down an ice cream cone while admiring Cape Neddicks Nubble Light has been a tradition since 1967, when a stand called Browns opened up at Nubble Point. rolls from Reillys Bakery in Biddeford, Kates Homemade Butter from Arundel, and fresh, hand-picked lobster meat: the unconventional rolls at this classic Kennebunk seafood stand, right on the Lanigan Bridge over the Kennbunk River, have racked up awards and accolades (expect a line). The island is teeming with thousands of birds. Destination dining where you might least expect it. 32 Kettle Cove Kettle Cove Rd. Built by a Connecticut bridge company in 1898, its a remnant of the golden age of Atlantic beach towns, when seaside boardwalks and pleasure piers sprang up from Atlantic City to Daytona Beach. Partially enveloped by the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, it supports only a fraction of the tourism infrastructure that beachgoers expect out of neighboring Kennebunk, so while you wont find showers or lifeguards, you may well spot harbor seals sunning on the white sand or hermit crabs skittering around the tide pools. 127 in Georgetown, 500 feet east from where it crosses the Sasanoa River. Dont disturb piping plover or least tern HABITAT. And of course, where there are crowds, there are gift shops. 28 Ferry Beach Ferry Rd. Park at Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary, off Rte. Such places have always threaded the needle between glamorous and honky-tonk, and so it is with OOB: in the interwar years, you wore a jacket to see Duke Ellington or Count Basie in the pier ballroom; these days, you wear a tank top to hear a musical comedian working blue at Hooligans. Shorebirds, waterfowl, otters, and even harbor seals abound. In southern Maine, not all the best places to see wildlife are remote islands or national parks. A large number of seal pups appear each year on New England beaches, apparently stranded, but these pups are often only temporarily abandoned by their mothers, who are feeding nearby. FromKitterytoOld Orchard Beach, the Southern Maine Coast is the perfect vacation getaway. Sandy, paid parking, concessions, lifeguards, showers and toilets. The Can-Am Crown is an international sled dog race with a 29-year history, held in Fort Kent, Maine. We're a non-profit and community-based organization dedicated to seabird conservation and preserving Maine's coast in hopes that we can preserve the habitats of Atlantic seabirds and other wildlife. Maines southern coast offers the American summer vacation at its beach-blanket best. See what 40,000 pounds ofcandy looks like at Yummies Candy & Nuts in Kittery. Two miles of moderately challenging trails weave through this 71-acre property on a peninsula between Seal Cove and Long Cove on the Damariscotta River. The health risk posed by avian flu to the general public is low; however, precautions are recommended. When you look out on the Jonesport and Beals harbor, you see only working lobsterboats. , Greenville. The vibe is rustic elegance, and the back patio overlooks the working harbor. 20 Goose Rocks Beach Kings Hwy. Get outside on your next vacation, and visitsome of the best places to see wildlife in southern Maine. Mt. Heavy use. Take a Hardy Boat Cruise, based in New Harbor, around the island, and watch these birds swim and romp in their natural habitat. Thats what geologists call a beach made primarily of pebbles and/or cobbles (the former measure 4 to 6.4 centimeters across, the latter 6.4 to 25.6 anything bigger is a boulder). 39 Wildflower Ln., Beals. Not a hiker? .eb-hero-content p { width: 80%; } .page .lead {padding: 0 110px 0 110px;} Local officials have said that its typically buried beneath 6 or 7 feet of sand. The pretty dunes are speckled with beach grasses and songbirds, and the rocky headlands are great for clambering and, when the tide is low, scouring the tide pools for limpets, periwinkles, and the occasional starfish. Its a short paddle to Stevens Brook, behind Footbridge Beach, and a network of tiny tidal streams in the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. Explore gentle wooded trails at Kennebunkports lovely Edwin L. Smith Preserve. 5. Browse our Frequently Asked Questions for any additional information you may need. Businesses and locations related to: Maine Wildlife, Golden Road Coveside See if you can spot the differences between these whale species. 37 Beach Ave., Kennebunk. The pier was rebuilt every time, and its current, 600-foot incarnation dates to 1980. You could make an easy and pleasant daytrip to Popham now and watch them from the beach, or wait a few weeks until Spinney's Restaurant is open and you can watch them while you eat! If you love seals, beautiful scenery, or just want to be on the ocean, this is the tour for you! Moderate use. Fresh (round!) 22 Fortunes Rocks Beach Fortunes Rocks Rd. Portland, ME 04101 The Oakland House Inn in Brooksville was established in 1889. Kennebunkport is famous for its many craft fairs and festivals includingChristmas Preludeand an art, food and wine Kennebunkport Festival each June. Address: Join us on Adventure Seal Watch that you wont soon forget. 375 Seguinland Rd., Georgetown. The OOB pier is one of the great American boardwalks and a slice of southern Maine at its unassuming best. All the way out on Bailey Island, where the road abruptly cuts off at a cement barrier and the land literally ends, sweeping views of Casco Bay draw a steady stream of travelers. Great Wass Island Preserve 111 Perkins Cove Rd., Ogunquit. State biologists estimate there are roughly 75,000 moose roaming Maines rugged landscapethe largest concentration in the country next to Alaska. For a little more seclusion, though, visitors can follow the footpaths to adjacent, undeveloped Kettle Cove (which also has its own parking area), a pebblier pocket beach flanked by dramatic granite shelves. Since the last retreat of the ice sheet, Dykstra says, the coast of Maine has been slowly rising . .eb-p {float: right; width:70%; margin-left:2%;} Fun and Sun, $30 kids, $50 teens and adults. .eb-button { color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; border: 1px solid #8d8457; width: 300px; padding: 15px 0; text-align: center; background: #8d8457; font-family: Vans-Bold,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-size: .75rem; text-decoration: none; display: block; margin: 20px 0 30px; } . The one and a half hour tour departs New Harbor for Eastern Egg . Puffins arent the only birds that Maine can boast. Light use. Audubon Center rentals, $16$45. Moderate use. Lets start with the Project Puffin Visitor Center in Rockland. 3 York Harbor Beach Rte. However, with so many beautiful beaches and charming towns in southern Maine, many visitors miss the opportunity to track down these animals. Gray seals are bigger; they're between 7 and 8 feet long, and can. About half that is along the water itself, running parallel to muddy flats and steep, short cliffs. Sandy, paid parking, lifeguards, toilets. .page .lead { padding: 0 20px 0 20px; } From Portlandswaterfront, there is easy access to Casco Bay ferries, water taxis, and boat tours to nearby islands including Peaks Island, Diamond Island, and Long Island. 2 Seapoint/Crescent Beach Rte. Having had their fill while filling camera disks and memory banks the whales head south in October to warmer waters. From $129. The island is teeming with thousands of birds. 47 Shore Rd., Bass Harbor. Dont bring Fido without checking. Free admission. 1. 10. Thats enough to start their own moose lodge. Maines coastal islands are the only place in the U.S. where youll find nesting sites for Atlantic puffins. 1447 Five Islands Rd., Georgetown. 59 Morrill Rd 38 Main St., Milbridge. One of southern Maines consistently excellent restaurants, Mark Gaier and Clark Frasiers 12-year-old seaside eatery manages to thread the needle of upscale ($30 dinner entres that wow, like an Indian-spiced braised lamb shank) and approachable (Thursday burger nights in the shoulder seasons, when a creatively topped burger and a local pint run you $13). Built by architect John Calvin Stevens in the oh-soNew England Shingle style in 1914, the Colony is a landmark with ocean views and a straight-up beach of its own, right across the street. Tiny taffy kisses are made fresh daily and come in old-school flavors like molasses, licorice, and peppermint. Storms periodically revealed the wreck for brief periods, about every 10 years. Later in the day its time to kick back with some me time on the rocks or rafting together on the water. Artists renditions of the coast can be seen in the many galleries and art museums in town. Glass bottles are also a no-no, regardless of whats in them. Ride a rollercoaster at Sacos Funtown Splashtown. If so,where would a good area be? The southernmost section, known as the Main Beach, has copious concessions and spots to rent everything from beach chairs to bodyboards, along with warm(-ish) commingled waters where the Ogunquit River spills into the sea. The seals hauled up on the Cape are gray and harbor seals. By continuing to navigate through this site or by clicking Approve, you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our privacy notice. From the majestic moose to the huge humpback, Maine has long been known for its vast and unique wildlife. Her farm-to-table approach means the menu is always in flux, but lobster figures prominently (the states most productive lobstering fleet is out her back door) and often unexpectedly par for the course is a recent dish of applewood-smoked lobster beignets, served over local greens. The best things to do, great lodging, unique restaurants, and more. 207-367-5500. Heavy use. 207-244-7600. Though distinctly different in design, the two parks complement each other so well, they feel like one. The southern and coastal regions are influenced by air masses from the south and west. The result: a perfectly crisp coating that keeps clams from losing flavor to the fryer. 12 Wells Beach Mile Rd. Its the number one landmark on Mount Desert Islands Quiet Side, so you cant skip this one! 207-646-7088. more. Carson was author of Silent Spring and a Maine Summer resident. 11. Share this Article. Moderate use. Seaside Inn. I live in Maine and have July and the first half of August off. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-113316404', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');New England Aquarium without going inside. White Barn Inn. 9. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close. 207-730-1926. Less dazzling ceramic bits and pieces of frozen Charlottes antique porcelain dolls are also fun to collect. Thats why you can find pink-granite stones in spots where the local granite outcrops are all gray, says Jon Dykstra, a retired geologist on the board of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. Maine Quest Adventures is a locally owned and operated Katahdin Region Outfitter. While all of Maines wildlife is spectacular, nothing quite compares to the whale. 92 Pine Point Rd., Scarborough. Rocky jetties, pounding surf, the smell of salt water, and beach roses galore oh, and also terrific people watching. New this summer: a breezy rooftop deck overlooking rocks and sea. Deer Isle Jazz Festival 207-363-1333. Mammals. , Livermore.

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