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Portland, Maine
Boat, Culture & History, Kayak, Swim
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"Why go West," asked legendary writer Henry David Thoreau, "when Maine has everything?" The Pine Tree State is indeed blessed with an abundance of natural splendors, creating the perfect landscape for families to explore. Discover the region's history, along with its rocky coastline, granite cliffs and pristine beaches. Breathe crisp, clean air and delight in weathered fishing villages, where life still rings with old New England charm. Bike to hidden coves and along quiet country lanes. Kayak on an idyllic lake, surrounded by verdant forests and lined with stretches of sand. Savor fresh lobster caught by local fishermen, followed with homemade blueberry pie. The magic of camping in this scenic wilderness, punctuated by the occasional call of the loon, will stay with you for years to come.
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Meet in Portland 
Travel to Southwest Harbor for a hike up Beech Mountain, where views of the Somes Sound and Southwest and Northeast Harbors await Explore Acadia National Park by bike, discovering meadows, mountains, forests and beaches Peaceful park roads and car-free carriage trails lead past Eagle Lake and Jordan Pond Continue through Northeast Harbor Enjoy fun and games near our campsite, including swimming, soccer and a visit to a hands-on oceanarium and tide pools On foot, wind through birch and evergreen forests to the summit of Gorham Mountain for panoramic vistas of sea and shore Pay an afternoon visit to Bar Harbor Kids go rock climbing in Acadia with expert guides.
Pedal through quaint villages After shuttling to historic Castine, bike through Revolutionary War battlefields, then walk to the lighthouse and sample fresh scallops, clams and oysters Head to the harbor town of Camden by private boat Explore the unique galleries and shops on Camden's Main Street Pedal to picturesque Rockport, enjoying more postcard-perfect views of quintessential New England life Kayak through the waters of Lake Megunticook, looking out for ospreys or diving loons Visit the impressive Farnsworth Museum in Rockland Get ready for a classic Maine culinary experience: fresh lobster! Hike to Mount Battie and Mount Megunticook and take in the same stunning view of Camden Harbor that inspired poet Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
This was a great trip and wonderful experience for us all. We had a great time and did more hiking and biking than we thought we could. I was impressed with how well the activities were balanced throughout the week for both kids and adults. The leaders were wonderful! So sweet, personable and professional--also a hard balance to strike, but each of them did a superb job.- Pennington, NJ
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Southwest Harbor (3 nights): The perfect place for a refreshing swim or a game of soccer during your free time.
Camden Hills (2 nights): Situated near Mount Battie, just minutes from Camden, this park offers commanding views of Penobscot Bay and its many islands.
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On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
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| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
