Uniquely Acadia

Statement of Purpose


Many believe that Acadia National Park may be the most beautiful place in the United States east of the Mississippi. Hiking in Acadia gives the visitor a melding of ocean, mountains, fresh water, coves, bays, etc.

Many Hiking Guides have been written about Acadia, but they do not distinguish between hikes that are "Uniquely Acadia" versus hikes that are similar to those available in any forest or valley.

In a manner of speaking, this site is a blog of hikes that I particularly enjoyed. Hikes are listed in order of my preference on my subjective "uniquely Acadia" scale.

Hikes to be described on this site will all be in the category of "vigorous" (but not technical). The categories will include:

NOTE: Hikes marked with an asterisk (*) are particularly recommended for cloudy days or days when the view might be limited.

Short hikes: under 2-hours Acadia Mountain
Beehive
South Bubble
*Pemetic Ravine
*Giant Slide
Asticou via Jordan Bluff
Medium hikes: 2 to 4-hours Jordan Cliffs - Jordan Bluff
Beech Cliffs - Mountain
Pemetic Mountain
Giant Slide Plus
Norumbega Mountain
*Mansell Mt.: Perpendicular - Razorback
Longer hikes: 4 to 6-hours Dorr Mt., Cadillac Mt. and Bar Harbor
Giant Slide Plus 6-Peaks Those who love Acadia will eventually do all of the hikes in the park. But for the infrequent visitor who wants to get a jump start on finding the places that make Acadia unique, this site will attempt to provide that.

This web site is still under construction.

Some exceptional places that fit the "Uniquely Acadia" theme.

Note that these are not paid endorsements and that are based purely on personal "retail" experiences with the establishment.

Ben and Bills
66 Main Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1841
(207) 288-3281
Incredible Ice Cream and Chocolates although it may give you sticker shock. It is priced a bit higher than Toscannis and Herrells in Boston!
Note: Despite President Obama's visit to another Ice Cream establishment on his vacation, this is hands down, the best on Mount Desert Island!

Galyn's
17 Main Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1845
(207) 288-9706
Good medium-priced Food

Maggie's
6 Summer Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1424
(207) 288-9007
Good medium-to-low priced Food
Maggie's is a sleeper off-the-beaten track. The food is exceptionally fresh. It is just off Bridge St. between Cottage and West St.

The Burning Tree, (no web site)
71 Otter Creek Drive (Rt. 3),
Otter Creek, 288-9331
Herbs are grown on the premises. Food is very fresh. Prices are on the high-side of medium.

This Way Cafe
14 Mount Desert Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1782
(207) 288-4483
Excellent service, wonderful presentation, prices are medium

Uniquely Acadia, is a subsidiary of JCP, LLC.
While it is not officially open for business, inquiries will be accepted.
To contact "Uniquely Acadia": Joshua Segal
Last updated: 08/26/10