We spent a few days in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine, and it was quite beautiful. Well worth the long car trip north. While smaller than the incredible parks out west, it's a lot of land for New England. The air was delicious, damp and balsamy. I don't think the backpackers ever really get away from it all, but I'm sure the kayakers can. There are lots of great outdoor activities to be had: biking, hiking, kayaking, bird watching, swimming in ponds and in the ocean.
We ate at Guiness & Porcelli's in Bar Harbor, which served sumptuous Italian food, super friendly wait staff. One of the better dining experiences we've had anywhere. We took a sunset kayak trip around Bar Harbor with AquaTerra Adventures. Our guide was David Legere, and he was a great instructor, knowledgeable and he connected with everybody. That short trip really whet the appetite for longer kayak trips and maybe camping on the islands. Next time!
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