DownEast Acadia

DownEast Acadia Your trusted local guide to Downeast Maine and Acadia National Park This is True Maine.

DownEast Acadia, True Maine Experience life at the easternmost edge of a wild and scenic coast, where clear waters sparkle and salt air rejuvenates the soul. Set against a backdrop of spectacular natural beauty, DownEast Acadia is rich in history and the arts, and is alive with attractions and events all year long. However you choose to explore our region––by car or kayak, hiking trail or scenic b

yway––it will be a True Maine experience.

– Discover the 24 lighthouses that dot our rocky shoreline

– Cruise on a windjammer; take a puffin or whale-watching tour

– Hike or bike along coastal trails; explore by snowmobile or ATV

– Enjoy world-class seafood at lobster pounds, fine restaurants and local eateries

– Learn about our maritime past in museums and historic homes

– Join seasonal celebrations of food, music and local culture

– Experience community life along four scenic byways

Whether you yearn for the peaceful sound of waves lapping the shore, a lively outdoor adventure, or a seasonal festival, DownEast & Acadia is an experience you’ll want to repeat time and again.

Seaweed and low tide on Beals Island🌊
03/26/2025

Seaweed and low tide on Beals Island🌊

Beech Mountain views🌊📸
03/24/2025

Beech Mountain views🌊

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Yum!
03/21/2025

Yum!

It's that time again...Spring is around the corner. Stop by for some pancakes and to say hi to friends and neighbors.

This weekend is Maine Maple Weekend! With many spots offering demos, syrup samples, and more, there’s something for ever...
03/21/2025

This weekend is Maine Maple Weekend! With many spots offering demos, syrup samples, and more, there’s something for everyone. Where are your favorite places to visit?

Jasper Beach in Machiasport,Maine.
03/16/2025

Jasper Beach in Machiasport,Maine.

St. Croix River Lighthouse is located in Calais, Maine.
03/16/2025

St. Croix River Lighthouse is located in Calais, Maine.

Happy Birthday to the Great State of Maine! 🎂 How lucky are we to call this wonderful place home?🌸Check out all the info...
03/15/2025

Happy Birthday to the Great State of Maine! 🎂 How lucky are we to call this wonderful place home?🌸

Check out all the info on visiting DownEast Maine here: https://downeastacadia.com/

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Whitneyville,Maine from above.
03/15/2025

Whitneyville,Maine from above.

Alexander Art Trail is full of some amazing sculptures, located in Alexander,Maine.
03/14/2025

Alexander Art Trail is full of some amazing sculptures, located in Alexander,Maine.

DownEast Maine's dark skies are perfect for lunar eclipse viewing!
03/13/2025

DownEast Maine's dark skies are perfect for lunar eclipse viewing!

🌕✨ Total Lunar Eclipse – March 13-14, 2025! 🌑🔴⁠
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Get ready for a BLOOD MOON! 🌕➡️🌑 Tonight, the Moon will turn deep red as it passes through Earth's shadow. This stunning total lunar eclipse will be visible across North & South America, Western Europe, and Western Africa! 🌎🌙⁠
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⏳ Key Timings (EDT):⁠
Penumbral Eclipse Begins – 11:57 p.m. (Mar 13)⁠
Partial Eclipse Begins – 1:09 a.m. (Mar 14)⁠
Total Eclipse Begins – 2:26 a.m.⁠
Maximum Eclipse – 2:58 a.m.⁠
Total Eclipse Ends – 3:31 a.m.⁠
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👀 How to Watch:⁠
No special equipment needed – just look up!⁠
Find a dark location away from city lights.⁠
Use the Sky Tonight app to learn the best timing!⁠
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Miss this one? The next total lunar eclipse happens on September 7, 2025! But why wait? Mark your calendar & don’t miss the celestial show! ✨🌙⁠

Learn more: https://starwalk.space/news/total-lunar-eclipse-march-13-14-2025
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Tag a friend who needs to see this! 📌👀 ⁠
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Save the date! June 14, 11-4 in Eastport. Free admission - vintage cars and planes, sky diving demos, plane rides ($), f...
03/13/2025

Save the date! June 14, 11-4 in Eastport. Free admission - vintage cars and planes, sky diving demos, plane rides ($), food trucks, live music!
Interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteering? Get more info here: https://www.epmcommunityday.info/sponsorships

Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce

This stone cutter proudly stands as a tribute to the many workers whose labor and dedication have made this region known...
03/13/2025

This stone cutter proudly stands as a tribute to the many workers whose labor and dedication have made this region known internationally as the home of Deer Isle Granite. It is located in Stonington,Maine.

Sunrise in Whiting,Maine.
03/12/2025

Sunrise in Whiting,Maine.

Oceanarium and Education Center has some amazing hands-on experiences for kids. Located in Bar Harbor, Maine. ...
03/12/2025

Oceanarium and Education Center has some amazing hands-on experiences for kids. Located in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Baileys Mistake in South Trescott,Maine.
03/11/2025

Baileys Mistake in South Trescott,Maine.

Ellsworth is a great place to explore!
03/10/2025

Ellsworth is a great place to explore!

Sullivan,Maine looking towards Frenchman Bay.
03/10/2025

Sullivan,Maine looking towards Frenchman Bay.

Head Harbour Lightstation - Campobello Island, NB, Canada.
03/09/2025

Head Harbour Lightstation - Campobello Island, NB, Canada.

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Machias, ME
04658

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Views from Deer Isle in May 2024: The southwest-facing perspective from Deer Isle offers a breathtaking view across Penobscot Bay and down the Maine coast. #maine #coastal #downeast #activetravel #mentalwellness

Sounds of Jasper Beach in Machiasport,Maine. #Beach #rock #scenic #sounds #relax #soothing #Maine #downeastacadia

Summer throwback at @cobscookshores in Lubec🌊

Jonesboro,Maine #Jonesboro #Maine #water #scenic #outdoors #downeastacadia

Check the Isle au Haut Boat Services website for the 2025 Spring, Summer, and Fall ferry schedule. The ferry brings visitors and locals to and from Isle au Haut and the working waterfront community of Stonington. #downeastacadia #bluehillpen*sula #acadianationalpark #maineislands #visitmaine

Pike's Mile Markers are a set of 12 stone mileposts on Route 1 in Robbinston and Calais. #maine #history #stone #milemarker #tourism #downeastacadia

Flanders Pond in Sullivan,Maine. #icefishing #fishing #Maine #ice #winter #Sullivan #downeastacadia

Wild Blueberry Heritage Center located in Columbia Falls,Maine. #maine #Blueberry #wildblueberries #tourism #landmark #destination #downeastacadia #Columbiafalls

Seal Cove Auto Museum is located in Tremont,Maine. Their collection features some of the earliest automobiles and motorcycles, as well as clothing and accessories, from 1895 through the early 1920s. #maine #downeastacadia #tourism #automotive #cars #history #museum #mountdesertisland #tremont

OLD POND RAILWAY TRAIL - Following a section of the old Maine Shoreline Railroad bed, this trail crosses wetlands that contain valuable habitat for bald eagles, wading birds, waterfowl, migratory shorebirds, and marine species in Youngs Bay. #maine #hiking #walking #wildlife #nature #history #tourism

Nash Island Light is a lighthouse on Nash Island at the entrance to Pleasant Bay in Addison, Maine. #sheep #lighthouse #newengland #Maine #tourism #beautiful

Very unique story about a house that was taken down and moved to California and came all the way back to Milbridge,Maine. #Maine #tourism #history #milbridge #goldrush #odd #downeastacadia

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Set against a backdrop of spectacular natural beauty, DownEast Acadia provides a diverse playground for your explorations, from its rugged coastline to sparkling inland lakes, from forests carpeted in moss to wide open fields of wild blueberries. However you choose to explore our region – by kayak, bikes, fishing boat, or on foot –it will be a True Maine experience.

– Discover the 26 lighthouses that dot our rocky shoreline – Cruise on a windjammer; take a puffin or whale-watching tour – Hike or bike along coastal trails; explore by snowmobile or ATV – Enjoy world-class seafood at lobster pounds, fine restaurants and local eateries – Learn about our maritime past in museums and historic homes – Join seasonal celebrations of food, music and local culture – Experience community life and scenic vistas along five scenic byways Whether you yearn for the soothing sound of waves lapping the shore, a rugged outdoor adventure, or a lobster bake on the beach, DownEast & Acadia is an experience you’ll want to repeat time and again. DownEast Acadia...this is True Maine.