The spectacular scenery of Mount Desert Island charms all who set foot upon its shores. Sheltered harbors, lighthouses, and picturesque islands make this one of the finest areas in Maine for a maritime experience.

BALSAM FIR: The best-smelling tree in the park must be the mighty balsam fir, whose tips are harvested elsewhere to fabricate aromatic Christmas-tree wreaths.

Panoramic views of the countless islands, rocky shores and expansive skies await and there are trails to explore the sub alpine plants and find the perfect picnic spot. The adventurous can hike up — exceptionally beautiful at sunrise.

Nov 8, 2024 · Spectacular deepwater frontage with private mooring and a new 150′ pier with float/dock on the western shores of Mount Desert Island. The expansive gently sloping fields lead to a crescent cobblestone beach of nearly 200′.

Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, on Mount Desert Island Maine, are among the most popular vacation destinations in the country. Our weekly vacation rental properties are all within close proximity to all that our area has to offer.

Feb 3, 2025 · The Pine Tree Flyers are heading to Bar Harbor for the first-ever Acadia Trad Winterlude, February 4-5, 2025 – and you’re invited, too! The Pine Tree Flyers’ two-day residency on Mount Desert Island will consist of daytime educational visits to four local elementary schools, as well as two exciting evening events open to the public.

Mount Desert Island is the home of Cadillac Mountain, the first place in the United States to receive the morning sun for much of the year. This makes Sunrise on Cadillac a check on everyone’s to do list, but what if you want somewhere a …

Cadillac Mountain has varied vegetation habitats and concentrations of rare plants including Appalachian Fir-club-moss, Alpine Blueberry and smooth sandwort. The Bubbles have Birch–Oak woodlands. Old Growth that escaped the ‘47 fire is found on the western side of Mount Desert Island such as Spruce – Fir – Broom-Moss forests.

Jul 14, 2023 · Mount Desert Island (MDI), located off the coast of our Pine Tree State, has been

Kitty McSweeney shares her travel tips and how to spend two days on Mount Desert Island, Maine as you plan your visit to the area.