Heading east and then south on US 1 from Bangor, one hits the craggy Maine coastline within 20 minutes. Maine has over 3,500 miles of coastline stretching from the Canadian border in the north down to New Hampshire in the south. Along this coast are numerous quaint, charming villages and towns to explore. Each coastal community has its own charm, attractions, and unique features.
We took a road trip to Camden, Maine, a popular town for folks from Portland in the south and Bangor in the north. Logged as an hour and fifteen-minute drive, it took us four hours to do the round trip of about 50 miles.
On the way we passed the town of Bucksport (which we have explored in the past) and made our first stop on Verona Island. The Maine countryside is pretty with wildflowers all over the place and lush green forests.
Ft. Knox, built between 1844 and 1869, was the first fort in Maine built entirely of granite; most previous forts used wood, earth, and stone. It is named after Major General Henry Knox, the first U.S. Secretary of War and Commander of Artillery during the American Revolutionary War. As a virtually intact example of a mid-19th century granite coastal fortification, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
Onward we stopped at Megunticook Lake because of its silent beauty. At Rockport we made a stop at Lincolnville Beach for some clam chowder and fish. The lobster was plenty all around but just too expensive for us locals.
