I thought it would be nice to add a few facts about Acadia National in each of the photos below.
We decided that our last trip here at Acadia National Park would be to enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard the "Alice E" built in 1899. We sailed with a company called Sail Acadia out of Southwest Harbor.
Fact 1. Acadia is the only National Park in the Northeast and the smallest of all National Parks.
We sailed on the Alice E which is the oldest Friendship Sloop still in use. The boat accommodates six passengers and the captain. Here we are motoring out of the harbor.
Fact 2. One of the park’s peaks, Cadillac Mountain 1530 feet high, just happens to be the tallest mountain on the Eastern Seaboard.
It was an overcast foggy day, but our Captain said the visibility was good enough to sail. He had over 50 years' experience with sailing, so he knew what he was doing.
Fact 3. From Oct. 7th through March 6th, Cadillac Mountain is the first place in the United States where people can see the sun rise.
The boat was 42' feet long and was equipped with small cabin.
Fact 4. Over four million people visit Acadia each year.
After the sails were released and set, Captain Chris showed us a map of the harbor and our route for the trip.
Fact 5. Arcadia was created solely by private land donations, and Acadia, a French word means "Heaven on Earth."
We waited many years to travel the Northeast and our travels through Prince Edwards Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Acadia National Park were worth the wait. The people, places and events were sensational. We shared many great photos on our blog, but many great memories were shared by us. If you ever get the opportunity to visit these areas, you will have a trip of a lifetime.
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