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Bright White Acadia

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The scenery in Acadia is nothing short of spectacular. From the protected forests and summer blooming wild flowers to the salty seas dotted with small islands. Fog rolls in after a sudden change in air temperatures against the warm water. Visits to Northeast Harbor with its classic Hinckley […]

In Search of the Light

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Tucked high on a set of cliffs on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island sits the Bass Harbor Lighthouse. Marking the entrance to Bass Harbor, this lighthouse was built in 1858 and stands 56 feet above the water line. Its bright red light shines to sailors safe […]