The Perfect Family Getaway in Bar Harbor

Looking for an escape from the pressures of your every day busy life? What better way to spend it than with the family at Bar Harbor!

Located along the east coast of Mount Desert Island or Hancock County in Maine, Bar Harbor is a town not such a stranger to civilization but then not overcome by urbanization either. With its lush forests, breathtaking views of the sea and the mountains, wildlife and fresh air, the town will surely calm your nerves and give you the rest and relaxation that you need Continue reading →

Experience Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain

Considered to be the highest crest along the North Atlantic coast, the Cadillac Mountain peaks at 1,532 feet, it is often described to be a rose-colored mountain owing to the fact that it is composed mostly of pink granite. It was, like 19 others in the whole island, formed through volcanic and tectonic activity millions of years ago and shaped by huge glaciers that have reduced the stature of these mountains. This mountain is actually located in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island along the coast of Maine with the Cranberry Isles to its southwest and the local shopping district to the northeast Continue reading →

Sail South-East from Northeast Harbor to the Cranberry Isles

Looking to the southeast of Mount Desert Island smaller islands may be viewed from a distance. These islands are called the Cranberry Isles. Unlike Mount Desert Island, the Cranberry Islands are not connected to the mainland by a bridge but rather, ferries and water taxis take people to and from these isles. The Cranberry Isles are composed of Great Cranberry Island, Little Cranberry Island, the Suttons, Baker Island and Bear Island, all less than 30 minutes away from Mount Desert Island. Ferries and boats mostly from Northeast Harbor, and some from Southwest Harbor and Manset, regularly take passengers to and from the mainland to the Cranberry Isles Continue reading →