Maine Coast
Maine Local Government - County of Knox - Main Page
Knox County, incorporated in 1860, is the last county incorporated in the State of Maine. Knox County is in mid-coast Maine with Rockland as its county seat, and includes the town of Camden, a popular summer destination. ... [Read More]
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
If you want to explore Maine's great outdoors, you've come to the right place! Maine is legendary for its rock bound coast, the north woods, mountains, lakes, and rivers. All of these areas are represented in the 750,000 acres managed by the Bureau of Parks & Lands. ... [Read More]
Acadia National Park (National Park Service)
Located on the rugged coast of Maine, Acadia National Park encompasses over 47,000 acres of granite-domed mountains, woodlands, lakes and ponds, and ocean shoreline. Such diverse habitats create striking scenery and make the park a haven for wildlife and plants. ... Today the park offers scientific, educational, and recreational activities unparalleled along the east coast. Hike to the top of Cadillac Mountain to enjoy a spectacular sunrise over Frenchman’s Bay or explore some of the quieter, more secluded mountain paths. Bike over 40 miles of the tree-lined carriage roads that wind over hillsides and near glassy lakes. Join a ranger to experience Acadia’s resources first-hand. Or just admire the views and let yourself unwind, knowing you’re taking part in a long-standing tradition. ... [Read More]
Recreational Fishing - Saltwater Fishing
The Piscataqua River, which separates coastal New Hampshire from coastal Maine, is known for Its heavy commercial and recreational use. Currents in the river run strong and caution should always be used when near the river. ... There are several sites used by shore fishermen in the York area, including Town Docks 01 and 02 (where only daytime fishing, is permitted). The Route 103 bridge, which crosses the York River and is visible from the Town Docks, is also popular, as is a causeway just cast of the bridge. Farther up the coast, off Route 1A, Long Beach offers surf fishing opportunities. Roadside parking is available at this site. By continuing north on Route 1A you will come to Cape Neddick where Sohicy Park and Cape Neddick (Nubble) Light are located. The rocky shoreline skirting the park is a productive site for shore fishermen. Park facilities include restrooms, however parking is congested and there is a two hour time limit. Short Sands Beach, located still farther north on Route 1A, is another shore fishing site that offers restrooms and ample metered parking in a town lot. ... [Read More]
Maine Coast
More than 20 individuals and dozens of organizations partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Gulf of Maine Coastal Program during fiscal year 2003 to permanently protect 4,232.4 acres and 17.1 river miles of high value fish and wildlife habitat. Protected lands include three seabird nesting islands, five parcels of important habitat in the increasingly urbanized Casco Bay watershed in the Greater Portland area, four coastal wetlands that benefit migratory birds, eight riparian buffers serve diadromous fish, and a large parcel of forestlands. ... [Read More]
Welcome to the Web site of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge
The Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge contains 47 offshore islands and three coastal parcels, totaling more than 7,400 acres. The complex spans more than 150 miles of Maine coastline and includes five national wildlife refuges -- Petit Manan, Cross Island, Franklin Island, Seal Island, and Pond Island. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages the refuge complex as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System . ... Strung along the Maine coast like a strand of pearls, the islands of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge protect precious habitat for nesting seabirds, wading birds, and bald eagles. The refuge's mainland units complement the offshore gems by supporting migratory songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl. ... [Read More]
Publicly Accessible North Atlantic Coast Lighthouses
Owner/Manager: U.S. COAST GUARD (TOWER)/PRIVATE OWNER (DWELLING) ... Owner/Manager: U.S. COAST GUARD LEASE TO TOWN OF JAMESTOWN BEAVERTAIL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION ... Owner/Manager: U.S. COAST GUARD LEASE TO SCONSET TRUST ... [Read More]
MDMR MAP INDEX Page
This site has been developed to provide a planning and response tool for Maine and New Hampshire coastal spill responders. The photographs for Maine were from a coast-wide eelgrass mapping project and represent scanned images for the years 1992 to 1997. Photographs are organized by region. ... This page is designed to provide the public, applicants, and leaseholders with useful and accurate information about marine aquaculture here in Maine. Maps for sections of the coast can be accessed by clicking the link from the list of maps for the region of interest. ... [Read More]
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
Maine Coast Heritage Trust conserves coastal and other lands that define Maine’s distinct landscape, protect its environment, sustain its outdoor traditions and promote the well-being of its people. ... along the Maine coast from Casco Bay to Machias. ... Maine Campground Owners Association : The Maine Campground Owners Association invites you to discover Maine's rugged coast, clear lakes and tranquil woods. Their campgrounds and RV parks ofer uniquie opportunities to experience the wonders of Maine. ... [Read More]
Life on an Island: Early Settlers Off the Rock-Bound Coast of Maine
Living on an island was not easy, however. The granite islands have a very thin layer of topsoil that is usually highly acidic due to the spruce forests dominating the coastal vegetation. Weather conditions are harsh. Summers are often cool with periods of fog and rain, and winters--although milder along the coast than inland--bring pounding storms with 60-mile-per-hour winds and waves 20 to 25 feet high. Since all trading, freight-shipping, and transportation was by water, such conditions could isolate islanders for long periods of time. ... [Read More]
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