Enjoying Maine's Islands
by John Gibson
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Author: John GibsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-01-01
ISBN: 0892726776
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Down East Books
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Book Review: Treat Yourself to an Island Trip
Summary: 4 Stars
The book introduces 15 of Maine's islands. It covers the geography, history, culture and how to get there. The book helps you know what to take with you (stout walking shoes, rain gear, sweater, sunglasses).
Some islands may take a fifteen minute ferry ride, but Martinicus takes over two hours, but all fifteen islands are accessible by ferry. Here are the ones included in the book:
The Isles of Shoals
Casco Bay Isles
Long Island
Great Chebeague
Peaks Island
Muscongus Bay
Monhegan
Penobscot Bay
Matinicus
The Fox Islands
Vinalhaven
North Haven
West Penobscot Bay
Islesboro
East Penobscot Bay
Isle au Haut
Deer Isle
Jericho Bay
Swans Island
Gulf of Maine
Frenchboro (Long Island)
The Cranberry Isles
The book ends with info on environmental programs and vacations on Maine islands.
We tried a trip to Chebeague on the mail ferry. What a treat to be out in the harbor with the sailboats, and lobster fisherman around us. The craggy islands, the blue of the sea and sky, and lobster buoys adding color to the seascape... sheer delight. The island itself was beautiful and our seafood lunch at a clam shack was delish!
Summary of Enjoying Maine's Islands
In this guidebook, wide-roaming author John Gibson takes travelers to all the Maine islands that are accessible by public ferry. In addition to providing the expected facts about how to get there and what you'll find when you arrive, John touches on the spirit of the Maine islands -- what it is that attracts us. Besides helpful advice on being a prepared traveler -- everything from planning around limited ferry schedules and packing enough warm clothing to knowing when not to bring the dog -- he tells you some island history, lore, and legends to help you truly experience the islands.Northeast Books
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