Sea kayaking has been described as the best on the East Coast. There are so many places to explore in this unique mid-coast region that it sometimes takes some help to fully experience what is available out there. The local chambers of commerce and sports outfitting stores have listings of...

Welcome to the area. Ellsworth is situated at the head of navigation on the Union River and is a major crossing point for highways, hence its motto “Crossroads of Downeast Maine”. As the shire town of Hancock County, Ellsworth is the administrative and commercial hub of Downeast Maine. The motto...

Maine State Route 182, locally known as Blacks Woods Road, is a remarkable journey. Traversing the twelve and a half miles that connect the historic towns of Franklin and Cherryfield, visitors experience dark forests, ponds, lakes, streams, rocky hills, blueberry barrens, small farms and cottage businesses. Backwoods recreation opportunities abound....

Stunning, unspoiled physical beauty abounds on the island and supports commercial and recreational activities. Stonington waters are home to a working fleet of more than 300 lobster boats and, in the summer, recreational boating and kayaking. In the late 1800's granite quarries from the island supplied stone to historic structures...

The Branch Lake Public Forest comprises 239 acres on the shore of Branch Lake, the drinking water supply for the City of Ellsworth. It contains more than 3 miles of trails to the lake shore. Two, 1.6-mile loop trails wind through varied forest types to reach the rocky shore of...

Visitors and locals alike have many opportunities to get out and stretch their legs in Ellsworth. We’re not thinking of climbing mountains or trekking through the wilderness, but walks in the urban area or in the woods. Enjoy the City of Ellsworth Public Forest with more than 3 miles of...