Best Of Both Worlds

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a picturesque drive along the 27-mile Park Loop Road that winds through Acadia National Park and sit in on an enlightening talk about lobstering. While traveling through the forested park, you will pass historical seaside villages and pause for photos at particularly scenic lookouts such as Schooner Head, the towering headland Otter Cliff and Thunder Hole, where the sea relentlessly crashes against the rocky shore. Although the natural beauty will be captivating in every direction, be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife such as peregrine falcons and harbor seals. You will learn more about the marine life back in Bar Harbor by listening to a local naturalist or experienced fisherman elaborate on how Maine’s iconic lobsters are caught in the cold waters just offshore and how environmental changes in the ocean have affected the lobsters’ habits. Afterwards, enjoy a short return to the pier.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the natural beauty of Acadia National Park by driving along the Park Loop Road.
• Listen to talk about lobstering and how the industry is changing.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.