Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Geotracks



Sunday, August 21, 2016

Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

The cliffside Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse in Acadia National Park, located in the village of Bass Harbor within Tremont, Maine in the United States, marks the entrance to Bass Harbor on the southwestern side of Mount Desert Island. The lighthouse was built of brick in 1858 on a stone foundation, stands 56 feet above mean high water and is accessible by car off Route 102A. Parking is free and is open daily from 9:00 AM to sunset.

Lighthouse GPS: Latitude 44.221991; Longitude -68.337198

Their web site is here.




Jordan Pond House

Jordan Pond House has been serving popovers and tea since the 1890s when Nellie McIntire began the tradition. The original building burned down in 1979.  Upon completion of the current building in 1982, tea on the lawn has been an uninterrupted summer tradition.

Afternoon tea with popovers remains a popular, not to be missed tradition on a visit to Acadia. Reservations, especially during lunch and the very busy teatime, will greatly reduce your wait and give you a more relaxing experience. If you can’t make a reservation, the shortest waits for tables are before 11:30am or after 4pm. Our menu includes the traditional favorites of lobster stew, house made ice cream, and freshly squeezed lemonade.

Reservations: 207-276-3316

Hours of Operation: 11 am to 3 pm

Their web site is here and the TripAdvisor reviews are here. The menu is here.

Maine Seafood Chowder with sea scallops, shrimp, crab, haddock, onions, celery, potatoes and cream
Cup  $11.50,  Bowl  $15.50

Thunder Hole

Thunder Hole is the place in Acadia National Park to experience the thunder of the sea against the rocky shores of Maine! On calm days you may wonder what the fuss is all about. But wait until the waves kick up a few notches. Thunder Hole is a small inlet, naturally carved out of the rocks, where the waves roll into. At the end of this inlet, down low, is a small cavern where, when the rush of the wave arrives, air and water is forced out like a clap of distant thunder. Water may spout as high as 40 feet with a thunderous roar! Hence the name: Thunder Hole.

Friday, June 10, 2016

West Quoddy Head Light

This is in the US just before you get to Campobello Island. Their wikipedia page is here. Their web site is here. There is a good blog post here.



Monday, May 23, 2016

Manor House Inn

This is run by a co-worker of one of John's clients.

This is where one of John's salesmen loves to stay in Bar Harbor.

The TripAdvisor reviews are here. Their web site is here.



Sunday, May 22, 2016

Campobello Sightseeing

The TripAdvisor reviews are here. Their web site is here.

I e-mailed them on 05/22/16 - campobellosights@gmail.com.

Address: 80 Welshpool Back Rd, Welshpool, New Brunswick E5E 1G9, Canada
Phone Number: 506 752 190

Hello Mr. Moore,
thanks for your inquiry. First, admittance to the Roosevelt Home and Visitor Centre is free of charge and not a direct part of our tour, though we pick up most of our guests there. The walk-through takes about one hour.

Our Van-Tour lasts 2.5hrs ($25/person, $50minimum pr. tour) and will get you across the entire island from the south to the north including the 2800acres Roosevelt Park Natural Area.. Under this tour you will receive historical and present-day information about Campobello Island. We visit all beautiful viewpoints of the island, most of them only accessible over gravel roads. The many tales originating around the island are always appreciated by our guests.

Even though we have a standard tour we strive to offer our tours tailored to our guest's wishes and time frame. Mostly, we have only one party on board.

The Head Harbour Light Station is located at the northern end of the island and is really only accessible at low tide as one has to walk across the ocean floor to get to the lighthouse. For exact possible timing I would need a date for your visit, as the tides differ a little every day. The path leads across rocks and involves some climbing on steel ladders. Solid shoes are necessary to do the walk-over.  There is a 4-hour window under low tide for a visit to the light station. It is private property and owned by a volunteer group. Admittance fee: 5-Dollar fee pr. person. Tower Tours: $10/person. These fees are part of the general financing of maintenance costs.

However, a very nice view of the lighthouse is also available from the headland.
The Head Harbour Lightstation has a fascinating history.

Campobello's other lighthouse sits on Mulholland Point vis-a-vis the town of Lubec,ME. It's the best place to watch seals in the water.

Timing and Stay
Including a sit-down for lunch you will need approx. 5-6hrs. for your Campobello visit. Driving up from Bar Harbour will take 2.5hrs. Some times our visitors from Bar Harbour express that they should have stayed locally either before or after their Campobello day. If you should decide to do so an early reservation is recommended as room capacity in Lubec and Campobello is very limited.

Restaurants
Campobello offers three restaurants and "Jocie's Porch, a cafe-style lunch place with a great home-roasted coffee brew. If you happen to arrive on a Friday and stay overnight Jocie's is having a musical jam with local musicians at 7pm. A fun evening which attracts a weekly crowd in an informal setting.

Getting here 
In case you are driving a rental car please make sure the rental company is allowing cross-border drives. If not we can pick you up on the American side in Lubec. Being in Lubec you might also want to see the West Quoddy Lighthouse. Crossing into Canada you will need a valid passport. Fire Arms are not allowed to be brought from the U.S. Our border officers are very friendly and wait times are usually short.

Reservations and Payments
I recommend to make reservations as soon as you have a date for your visit.
We do not charge a reservation fee. Sorry, we accept payments in cash and cheque only.

I'd be happy to answer any further questions if the need should arise.

Links:
www.fdr.net
www.islanddiscoverytours.com
www.visitcampobello.com
www.campobellosightseeing.blogspot.com
www.campobellowhalewatchmotel.ca

Best Regards
Peter Harwerth
Campobellosightseeing
506 752 1901