Harbors
All the Things You Never Knew About Barnacles
Strong-shelled and firmly cemented in place, barnacles shrug off even the strongest waves at high tide. Sharp-edged and closely clustered, they are a reminder that the sea is rough and therefore tend to be avoided. Their ubiquity means they also tend to be ignored—except by naturalists.
Boating Simplified: A Sailor takes to Canoes
A long-time sailor discovers the hassle-free joy of canoeing.
Clara Martin and the Earliest Guide for Mount Desert Island Tourists
One of the earliest guidebooks to Mount Desert was written by a woman, Clara Barnes Martin.
Tracking the Health of Acadia’s Lakes
Protecting the water supplies in Acadia.
I Can’t Believe What I Just Heard
In his years as a Maine wildlife biologist Ron Joseph has heard some wild tales.
Fly Reel Makers of Maine
Maine’s storied history of fishing tackle includes men who designed and built early salmon reels.
A Maine Tradition
Trolling for salmon is an art in relaxation. A seasoned angler has some good tips.
Sales, Service, Storage & Boatbuilding
Hamlin’s Marine operates four sites, offers sales, service, and manufacturing.
A Tribute to a Maine Fisherman
A caring gesture from a waterfront community
McCurdy Smokehouse
The McCurdy smokehouse Museum tells the story of Lubec’s fishy past.
