It’s really impossible to find just one beautiful area in Maine; we’re lucky enough to be surrounded by natural beauty at every turn! When pressed to decide upon just one beautiful place, we’d put Quoddy Head State Park at the top of the list. Take a look!
Every schoolchild in Maine can tell you that Quoddy Head State Park is the most eastern point in the United States.
Right on the U.S./Canadian border, Quoddy Head is located in Lubec, just four miles from State Route 189. The light was built in 1808 to warn ships of the dangerous, rocky coastline, and was one of the first in the country to use a fog bell.
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This stunning state park encompasses 541 acres, which includes the Quoddy Head Light, coastline and even a plateau bog.
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It’s a great place to spend a day exploring. The park is closed from October 15th to May 15th, but visitors are still welcome to park outside the gate and walk through.
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This park is just as beautiful in the winter months as it is in the summer; just take appropriate caution when there’s snow on the ground.
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Four hiking trails provide visitors with paths of exploration. From the .75-mile Inland Trail to the four-mile long Coastal Trail, you’re certain to find a trail that’s the right length and difficulty level for you.
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Explore the forest…
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…the bog, with its rare sub-arctic and arctic plants…
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…and the coastline. This rugged, wild place has a raw beauty that people outside of Maine never get to witness.
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It’s just as spectacular when it’s cold and foggy.
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You’ll definitely want to bring your camera to capture the magnificent black cliffs, and the park’s scenic surroundings.
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During the equinoxes, Quoddy Head State Park is the first place in the continental United States to see the sunrise.
Paul Noble Photography/flickr It’s worth waking up early to see this stunning sight.
Have you visited Quoddy Head State Park? We’d love to hear your stories about this majestic place!
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It’s worth waking up early to see this stunning sight.
To explore more of Maine, take a look at these 10 hidden places that are Maine’s best-kept secrets.
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