Rachel Carson wrote “the edge of the sea is a strange and beautiful place.” Mountain and sea meet at Acadia National Park; seventeen pink granite ridges juxtaposed against the jewel tones of the sea.
Downeast, the rugged, rocky coastline of quintessential Maine is a landscape rich in maritime history, dotted with fishing villages, scenic harbors, quiet coves, mountain views and lighthouses.
“As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I’ll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near the heart of the world as I can.”
― John Muir
