Small Adventures on the Coast of Maine

While many people think of Kittery as outlet heaven, Maine’s southernmost town has a more charming historic side, with lovely old homes and a bustling downtown, centered around Wallingford Square.

Far from Bar Harbor’s summer bustle, Southwest Harbor is known as Mt. Desert Island’s quiet side.

Writer Mimi Steadman visits Biddeford Pool, a community of shingle-style cottages in Saco Bay. Named Winter Harbor by the Europeans who settled there in the 1600s, it should have been called Summer Harbor, because summer is when the town buzzes with activity.

Waiting to Be Discovered

Isle au Haut

South Bristol and Christmas Cove

Northern Islands Sweet Spot

Casco Passage

Seguin Island: Well worth the effort

Enjoy a look at the fine summer homes while cruising the coast of Islesboro

Inner Northeast Harbor is naturally snug and well-protected

Docking, dining, and hiking—plus views of Mount Desert Island.

Gunkholing with Gizmo: Robinhood, Riggs Cove

Gunkholing with Gizmo: Rockland Harbor, End to End

Gunkholing with Gizmo: Scarborough Marsh

Gunkholing with Gizmo: Prouts Neck

Gunkholing with Gizmo: Burnt Island, North Haven

Gunkholing with Gizmo: Frenchboro, Long Island

Swan Island is accessible only by boat. Thus it is a haven for wildlife, and a camping, paddling, and hiking adventure unto itself.

Gunkholing with Gizmo: Hog Island, Muscongus Bay

Gunkholing with Gizmo: Cobscook Bay

Gunkholing with Gizmo: Fort Point, Stockton Springs

Gunkholing with Gizmo: Eastport