Maine Drives-the Schoodic Scenic Byway

Maine is famous for its seacoast, for lobsters,The Porcupine Islands, Cadillac Mountain and
lighthouses and beaches. Many people drive up US RTFrenchman Bay appear as you near The Schoodic
95 to RT 1 and through Portland, Freeport and OldArea Chamber of Commerce Information booth at
Orchard Beach. While this is a great way to see theMile 7, where you can get information on the area
coast and visit the factory outlets in Freeport andduring the summer months. And shortly after that, you'll
Kittery, there's much more to Maine than you can seeturn right on RT 186, and head toward the Schoodic
from the highway or busy RT 1. Off many of the exits,Point Loop Rd of Acadia National Park, one of the
just a few miles from the bustling outlets and busymost scenic areas of the United States.
highways, there are many lesser known roads that willBefore you reach it though, enjoy the views of the
thrill sightseekers.working waterfront in Winter Harbor, where lobster
One of the most spectacular scenic drives in Maine isboats and fishing boats still leave daily and return with
the Schoodic Scenic Byway, which starts in the towntheir catch. Park at the public pier and watch the action
of Sullivan. If you look out over Sullivan Harbor, you'll beas the boats are unloaded, equipment is mended and
able to see the famous "Reversing Falls" and Mountboats are maintained.
Desert Island with its mountains in the distance. ThereIts bold shoreline is covered with massive granite
are many scenic "turnouts" on this route and at Longrocks, tumbling down to the crashing waves of the
Cove there's even a picnic area with restrooms. WhileAtlantic. Spray sometimes actually reaches the road
you eat, you can look out over the cove and mayand care must be taken if you decide to walk on the
even see a harbor seal, lobster boats and manyrocks, although the view is breathtaking and the salty
different sea birds.air has an exhilirating tang you'll find nowhere else.