The West Quoddy Lighthouse is the eastern most point in the contiguous U.S. and this lighthouse is…read morea sight to behold! I visited in January 2026 right after a snow storm and it was frigidly cold, but gorgeous. The vast sea is almost ominous and the views from this spot are just surreal. The drive up can be a bit treacherous in inclement weather, but it is doable and so worth it. Park and walk down to check it all out at your leisure. I imagine this spot is beautiful to visit in any season and there are hiking trails right by the parking area.

West Quoddy Head Light, located in Lubec, Maine, is a stunning historical lighthouse known for its…read moreiconic red-and-white striped tower. Situated within Quoddy Head State Park, the site offers spectacular ocean views and diverse hiking trails. The high trails are a wonderful experience, winding around the coastal edges and offering breathtaking vistas. While the lighthouse itself isn't open to the public, the adjacent Visitor Center and Museum provide a rich insight into its maritime history. Visitors often praise the area's natural beauty, excellent birdwatching opportunities, and peaceful atmosphere. We enjoyed visiting this lighthouse with family--the views are amazing, and it's cool to be able to see Canada from Maine. It's a must-see spot for nature lovers and history buffs alike.

Nice sandy beach ! Nice view ! Nice picnic area across the street with out houses . Not a huge…read morebeach .

This is a great spot. Parking , bathrooms and a long empty beach. Lapping waves. Very cold water…read more Lots of sea birds This is a pay to park beach, honor system.

Gorgeous hike along fairy head trail. It was so charming and one of my favorite hikes. Level of…read moredifficulty was low compared to other mire extreme hikes but you still need to be able to have balance with light climbing and walking along planks through the mossy forest.

Be very careful walking your dogs on this trail. Our male dog caught his leg between the two split…read morelog platform and broke his leg.

Clean park. Drive down a long dirt road and plenty of parking. From there it's a short path to the…read morefalls. The path is steep so I recommend good sneakers. There is a cut out on the cliff where you can view the tides colliding causing a whirlpool effect. Very beautiful!

Pros: Neither a national or state park, but the best city park I've been to. Tidal Bores east of…read moreCobscook Reversing Falls in the western end of Cobscook Bay. Watch frolicking seals & birds at high tide as they race through the narrows in search of food. Cons: N/A

This is a small historic site. There is nothing much to see. Great view. Good place to have quick…read moreoutdoor lunch. Good for a little walk. Worth visiting if you happen to be nearby especially if you are into history.

Saint Croix (Maine) has a history and some pleasant views of the coastline. There is a visitors…read morecenter. This is a very small monument. If you want to go to all the National monuments this is one.

Great to have this large area conserved for wildlife. Numerous places to pull of the road to rest,…read morelook for wildlife, have lunch, go for a walk. The only downside is the adjacent roads with speeding vehicles that cause lots of noise is some areas. It would be great if the developed a marsh boardwalk somewhere far from the road.

I love this place! The attention to detail at this park is incredible. There's a big, well kept…read moreplayground, a sweet little mud kitchen, life sized Lincoln logs for getting creative, musical instruments (I particularly love these, haha), not to mention a little walking path, and a massive community garden. The garden is amazing, and I love the idea of providing the community with organic produce. This has been the place of many a play date, and will continue to be! Make sure to stop by the Crows Nest Cafe for your coffee treat before coming to the park!!

Milbridge Commons Wellness Park is an amazing community gathering place, play area for children and…read morecommunity gardens. There are signs as to what is ripe and ready so you can pick your own produce. The views of the Narruagusus Bay are beautiful with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs in this peaceful location. Well worth taking your book and pausing for a chapter or so!

This is a mix of the write up of the Prince Cafe and the Campobello Museum -- The food in the cafe…read morewas good though the view from the cafe's porch: WOW! The berry salad was just the right size, and the dill sauce that came with a Panini: Also WOW! Maybe we were in a tremendously good mood because the sun was shining and the people who gave the tours were very knowledgeable about the Roosevelt family and the story of Canada and the United States, but it really was a memorable location. I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

Students of International Relations may be familiar with a phenomenon called "Soft Power…read moreDiplomacy". Often this takes the form of international media programming and information distribution that may be criticized (rightly or wrongly) as propaganda, often because of its asymmetrical nature (to its intellectual critics, as a means of broadcasting the narratives of "Empire" at the exclusion of individual experiences). We might take such examples as the U.S. Agency for Global Media and its oversight of Voice of America. However, such Soft Power Diplomacy can also take more bilateral forms, in which two sovereign states emphasize their mutual contributions over the years, with the motivating principle being that a history of good relations makes for a future of good relations. Funded by the governments of the two participating countries, Campobello Island's Roosevelt Campobello International Park (located in New Brunswick, Canada) provides a fruitful and demonstrative example of positive bilateral relations that are maintained through Soft Power Diplomacy of this type. Occasionally, as with many historical museums in its genre, the more problematic aspects of history are swept under the rug (such as FDR's emergence as a rising star in the Democratic Party at a time when it was known largely as a party of southern segregationists such as Woodrow Wilson and Josephus Daniels, or - also a thorny issue - FDR's wartime persecution of Japanese-Americans). To address these matters, however, is not the point of this museum. Rather, it is to build on FDR's reputation as a wartime president who overcame great odds (both personal and political) and in so doing to emphasize goodwill between Canada and the United States. In this, the Roosevelt Campobello National Park is successful. Guided tours are provided of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's summer home, and there is a Living History presentation available by an actor portraying First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, herself elevated to legendary status as one of the most powerful and influential First Ladies of the United States in history. Both of these features are conveniently close to the park-and-museum's in-house restaurant and cafe, on the lower floor of a lovely little cottage overlooking the water. In the main lobby and gift shop are placards that discuss Canada's aid to stranded American travelers during 9/11 as well as both wartime military cooperation and peacetime agreements between Canada and the United States (such as USMCA, the renegotiated version of NAFTA developed and ratified under the prior US presidential administration). This park and museum are worth attending, though with the same critical thought that ought to be applied in any Public History setting. In this case, Public History serves as an item in both countries' diplomatic toolkit. To this purpose, the museum and park certainly achieve their intent.

This a beautiful rocky beach in Machiasport, ME, and is definitely off the beaten path down a road…read morethat boasts some beautiful views, but almost seems never ending. I visited in Jan 2026 and no one but myself was there. Solitude, quiet, and beauty. Ahhhh. Some say the water crashing against the rocks sounds like singing. It is a very soothing and welcoming sound which I do not think I would ever tire of. It was difficult in some spots to walk as the rocks can be a foot or more deep, but with my snow boots on it was manageable. I am not sure how it would be barefoot or with sandals, but I would certainly give it a go. No restrooms or other amenities. A wonderful Maine spot with amazing scenery and beauty.

If you're looking for a secluded, expansive rocky beach off the beaten path, Jasper Beach is your…read morenew best friend! You can expect two tiers of smooth, beach rock adorned with seaweed/kelp. Outside of the traditional basalt, granite, etc. that New England beaches tend to provide, Jasper also offers sea snail and crab shells, drift wood, and the occasional beach glass/pottery. After the overcrowded Sandy Beach (south of Bar Harbor in Acadia N.P.), Jasper was a welcome calm and solitude. I would have stayed for more than two hours, however, the only drawback--for anyone, frankly--is the lack of facilities. No fresh water or bathroom within :15 to :20. If you or your family can handle that, Jasper Beach is definitely worth a visit!

A wonderful 3 mile hike in Lubec. Beautiful ocean vistas. The trails are well marked and…read moreeasy-moderate as far as skill level.