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1/4/2020

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Maine Travel Photography Blog
Spring is a wonderful time to wander the picture perfect areas of Coastal Maine. Everything you love about this one syllable wonderland is available but without the crowds! 
On this trip I was traveling to Maine in April 2019. On off-season trips I like to stay over in Portland Maine so I can enjoy an easy daylight ride up Coastal Route 1. In the summer the small towns can get congested so if you plan to go far up the coast it is often a better option to travel inland for a bit before going up the coast.  

Regardless of the season, Coastal Route 1 is a delightful route to drive with its scenery, small parks, and all the wonderful hometown seafood to taste. :)
Wandering up the coast it is hard to miss the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. The bridge is a 2,120 feet (646 m) long, 447 foot high, cable-stayed bridge that spans the Penobscot River. There are observation areas on the tops of the towers and plenty of nice parking areas below to enjoy the views. 
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​According to Wikipedia The Penobscot Narrows Observatory is the first bridge observation tower in the United States and the tallest public bridge observatory in the world. The tower reaches 420 feet (128 m) into the air and allows visitors to view the bridge, the nearby Fort Knox State Historic Site, the Penobscot River, and Bay. 

The observatory is open May 1 to October 31. 
About half way up the coast we come upon one of the jewels in the Maine crown. Springtime in Acadia National Park is as breathtaking as ever with just a touch of ice still left on Jordan Pond as we enjoy a day exploring and photographing the area.
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​The mountains in the background are called The Bubbles and create a wonderful reflection when the ice is gone and the sky is clear. 
Acadia National park Maine Travel Photography Blog
Acadia National park Maine Travel Photography Blog
A good example of the sweet little picnic areas along Route 1 is this parking area by Long Cove Maine. 
Long Cove Maine
This area sits right on Route 1 and lies between Hancock and Gouldsboro Maine. The tides statewide are big so always keep an eye on the water movement. We happen to be there at low tide enjoying the granite boulders.  
Destination: Cutler Maine - a classic coastal Maine town with breathtaking views, nature preserves, and hiking trails. 
Cutler Maine  coastal fishing towns travel photography
Cutler Maine  coastal fishing towns travel photography
Cutler Maine  coastal fishing towns travel photography
Cutler Maine  coastal fishing towns travel photography
Main hiking trails Eastern Knubble Preserve Trail
Main hiking trails Eastern Knubble Preserve Trail
Main hiking trails Eastern Knubble Preserve Trail
Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land hiking travel photography
​Walking through town is as pretty as it gets. It's everything you'd think of in a small, quiet, northern fishing town.

The local trails are beautiful, but also wet in the spring so plan accordingly - which I did not do so my hike on the Eastern Knubble Preserve Trail was limited and I didn't try the Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land.

​I'll get those muck boots next time :)
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