Eastport Pirate Festival Is Fun For All Ages
Ask yourself these questions. Have you ever wanted to invade a seaside town across a bay? Fancy racing a bed down the street? Want to show off your or your pets best pirate-wear in a parade? Like to float from party to party with lots of live music? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to head to Eastport, Maine, for all things “pirate”.
Take a Hike – The Good Kind – At Shackford Head State Park
When you need to work off some of those lobster rolls served up by Quoddy Bay Lobster or feel especially energized after a solid night’s sleep at The Kilby House, head over to Shackford Head State Park on the southwest side of Moose Island for some excellent hiking. Weighing in at 90 acres, this little gem of a park may be on the small side but makes up for it with lots of miles of family-friendly trails connecting beaches to hill peaks through dappled forests.
Whale Watching Is A Must When Exploring Downeast & Eastport
Passamaquoddy Bay offers a diversity and abundance of whales in the summer and fall months. Along with dolphins, porpoises, seals, and numerous bird species, a trip on the bay is entertaining and educational for all ages. The following are a list of the whales that you might possibly see while cruising around the bay.
Plan a Trip to West Quoddy Head Lighthouse & State Park
Quintessential coastal Maine at its finest. What more is there to say about the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse! The visual beauty of the lighthouse, the grounds, and the setting are a trifecta to the senses.
Walking Eastport is the Way to Go
Comprising less than four square miles, Eastport is the perfect city to walk in! Besides the scenery, wildlife is abundant on and around the island. Bald eagles, minke whales, and seals are just some of the animals you might encounter, so bring binoculars if you have them. Also, the island is filled with apple trees, […]
Shackford Head State Park Offers Inspiring Views of Bay
Located on Moose Island and one of America’s most eastern points, Shackford Head State Park, overlooking Cobscook Bay offers visitors several miles of hiking trails, picnic tables, and wildlife watching.