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05-12-2016, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sid
Trailer: Parkliner 2014
Wisconsin
Posts: 529
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Acaidia & Maine's north coast
Vic and I are just wrapping up our very early in the season visit to Maine. WE defiantly beat the crowds. About half of the shops were still closed in Bar Harbor and those that were open were happy to see us.
Weather corporated nicely, daytime highs in the low to mid 60's and nighttime lows around 40-45.
It seemed wherever we went we were either just ahead or just behind the Today Show crew. Since they did most of what we did (except the biking and kayaking) I will post the link here:
Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones bike (bumpily) through Acadia National Park - TODAY.com
We even had the lobster at Behels! Every time we visit Acaida we stop there! It's about the best deal on lobster we can find and tasty too.
The second half of or trip we went a bit further north to Cobscook Bay State park. Of the 125 sites we are the only ones here! The rangers have been really accommodating and the view are fantastic! Or site is right on the bay. It reminds us of the Boundry Waters National Park in Minnesota except here your site is directly on the water. Temps here today hit 72 and while the black flies are present they are only an annoyance for about an hour or two. That's why we brought the Clam shelter!
While quite rural their is plenty to do and see in the area. We visited Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Reversing Falls, The town of Lubec, hiked 6 miles of Quoddy Head State Park (lighthouse, shoreline, and bog walk are not to be missed).
A big THANK YOU to all from this site that gave us a heads up on sites we would have otherwise missed. It has been a great trip.
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05-12-2016, 06:48 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sid
Trailer: Parkliner 2014
Wisconsin
Posts: 529
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Our campsite at Cobscook Bay SP where the tide is as much as 20 feet!
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05-12-2016, 07:58 PM
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Member
Name: Carrie
Trailer: Scamp 13
Massachusetts
Posts: 52
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Cobscook is one of my most favorite places! Last summer we hiked in Cutler- the longest undisturbed shoreline on the East Coast. Spectacular.
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05-13-2016, 09:33 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Patrick
Trailer: Shopping for new RV
North Carolina
Posts: 702
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You have just completed the very best of Maine ! The areas south of Ellsworth/ Bar Harbor are crowded eye sores packed with heavy tourist traffic. The town of Bar Harbor is one giant traffic jam packed with gift shops during the summer months. You seem to have spent your time wisely on the unspoiled coast and Campobello Island (New Brunswick, Canada).
Good idea to bring along your passport when in Maine so exploring nearby Canada is possible. It was smart to beat the summer tourist mobs.
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05-13-2016, 12:33 PM
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Senior Member
Name: George
Trailer: 85 Uhaul CT 13
North Carolina
Posts: 195
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My wife and I loved Campobella; hope you took the time to tour the Roosevelt's summer home and have Tea with Eleanor?
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05-13-2016, 05:28 PM
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Senior Member
Name: David
Trailer: 2014 13' Scamp -standard w/ front bunk
Vermont
Posts: 330
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sid
The second half of or trip we went a bit further north to Cobscook Bay State park.
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One of our favorite Maine parks. Delighted that you had such a good time. We like to go off season as well, but hadn't realized that it opened as early as your visit. Thanks for the great pics.
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05-15-2016, 04:54 AM
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Member
Name: Leslie
Trailer: Parkliner
North Carolina
Posts: 35
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Loved the photos
Thanks for sharing.
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05-15-2016, 08:06 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 19 ft 2010
Posts: 258
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Thanks for all the information. I am curious about Mt Desert Island? I can understand wanting to avoid Bar Harbor due to the traffic and crowds, is the same true for the remainder of the island? We would be visiting during the first week of September.
I have put Cobscook Bay State park on the itinerary.
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05-16-2016, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sid
Trailer: Parkliner 2014
Wisconsin
Posts: 529
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Thanks everyone for the comments and Private messages.
Anne, you asked about my dinette extension. I have repeatedly tried to add the updated pictures to my registry to no avail. I have no idea why they are failing to post. As promised I will post them here.
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05-16-2016, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sid
Trailer: Parkliner 2014
Wisconsin
Posts: 529
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In storage mode
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05-17-2016, 04:46 AM
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Senior Member
Name: George
Trailer: 85 Uhaul CT 13
North Carolina
Posts: 195
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Sid, having recently purchased a PL, I am very interested in any modifications you have done. Do you visit the PL owners group on Facebook?
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05-17-2016, 04:57 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Wayne
Trailer: Casita
Connecticut
Posts: 132
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Bar Harbor
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Braun
Thanks for all the information. I am curious about Mt Desert Island? I can understand wanting to avoid Bar Harbor due to the traffic and crowds, is the same true for the remainder of the island? We would be visiting during the first week of September.
I have put Cobscook Bay State park on the itinerary.
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Hey Paul,
Labor day is late this year (9/5) but I believe most kids should be back in school which would cut done on some of the crowds and traffic. A couple camp grounds to consider would be Lemoine State park which is a very well maintained and scenic campground ( no hookups ). Acadia National Park is is comprised of 2 separate areas, Mt Desert Island and Schoodic Peninsula, Lemione is roughly between the two. There is a new National Park campground on Schoodic Peninsula called Schoodic Woods which does have hookups. Schoodic is less traveled than Mt Desert but just as scenic and Bar Harbor is certainly worth a visit.
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05-17-2016, 04:59 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Sid
Trailer: Parkliner 2014
Wisconsin
Posts: 529
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George,
Thanks....
I typically post here and Vicki posts there but not very often.
I really haven't done anything substantial to the Parkliner. If you are curious I placed them in a thread called "a couple of simple mods".
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ferrerid=41054
Sid
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05-17-2016, 06:42 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Paul
Trailer: '04 Scamp 19D, TV:Tacoma 3.5L 4door, SB
Colorado
Posts: 1,845
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wwig
..... Acadia National Park is is comprised of 2 separate areas, Mt Desert Island and Schoodic Peninsula, Lemione is roughly between the two. There is a new National Park campground on Schoodic Peninsula called Schoodic Woods which does have hookups. Schoodic is less traveled than Mt Desert but just as scenic and Bar Harbor is certainly worth a visit.
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And there is a third part of the Acadia NP, the Isle au Haut (I'll oh ho) which is accessible by a mail boat from Stonington, a little harbor, somewhat out of the way, hence less busy and really charming. It happens to be the biggest lobster landing port and lobster is available at the pier. The Greenlaw's Campground was closed last year, so we camped at Old Quarry Ocean Adventures CG and got our lobster right there.
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05-17-2016, 08:21 AM
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Member
Name: Carrie
Trailer: Scamp 13
Massachusetts
Posts: 52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Braun
Thanks for all the information. I am curious about Mt Desert Island? I can understand wanting to avoid Bar Harbor due to the traffic and crowds, is the same true for the remainder of the island? We would be visiting during the first week of September.
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We really enjoy the "quiet side" of the island (near Southwest Harbor). There is nice hiking and tidepooling on that side (Acadia mountain, Wonderland trail, and the whole Seawall area), and you can still get to Bar Harbor for a dinner out or something if you want. We've camped at Seawall, which is a national park campground- it looks like it is closing Sept 6 for renovations. I've also heard the Mt Desert Campground is nice- it's at the top of Somes sound and a little closer to Bar Harbor, but not too close.
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05-17-2016, 10:14 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Wayne
Trailer: Casita
Connecticut
Posts: 132
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The Mt Desert Campground is probably the nicest private campground we've ever camped in. Every morning a local bakery provides a baked item or pastry for purchase. Shuttle buses run to Bar Harbor and various points around the park. The campground cateres mostly to tenters , pop-ups and small trailers. There is a length restriction for trailers so if interested I would call first or check out their website. Acadia National Park is just a gorgeous area with lots to see and do.
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