Synopses & Reviews
Updated with improved maps and travel information, this convenient guide reveals the hidden gems of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. From highlighting outdoor adventures such as hiking, sea kayaking, sailing, and rock climbing to providing the best spots for eating, shopping, and lodging in the towns and villages of the area, this in-depth handbook also includes carefully researched chapters on local history and wildlife. Written by a Maine native and featuring a stunning collection of color photographs, this overview beckons travelers to explore spectacular coastal mountains, dine on fresh lobster at a waterfront restaurant, or sail past historic lighthouses on beautiful offshore islands.
Synopsis
With a large number of beautiful, high-quality color photographs, these guides are as browsable as the best coffee table books but also supply travelers with maps, travel tips, and extensive listings for lodging, camping, and sightseeing.
Vacation destinations Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park are proven even more enjoyable by this guide to Bar Harbor, the Cranberry Isles, Isle au Haut, the Schoodic Peninsula, Seal Harbor, and Swan's Island. Written by a Maine native, the listings point out the best spots for eating, shopping, and lodging in the towns and villages of the area, and carefully researched chapters on history, geology, and wildlife beckon travelers to hike, camp, and kayak in the unspoiled wild areas of the park.
About the Author
James Kaiser is an award-winning travel writer and photographer and the author of Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide, Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide and Yosemite: The Complete Guide.