The Schoodic Peninsula is the only part of Acadia National Park that is on the mainland. Just across the bay from Bar Harbor, this peninsula is accessible by a one-hour passenger ferry or a one-hour drive. We chose to drive the 45 miles so we would have transportation for the six mile loop around the peninsula. This part of the park is intentionally less visited, getting fewer than 1 percent of Acadia's visitors, most of whom aren't even aware of it. After Labor Day, we had it pretty much all to ourselves.
Like most of the Maine coast, this peninsula consists mostly of rough granite, but has numerous volcanic dykes. The dark basalt dykes are easily spotted where hot magma flowed through crevices in the granite.
Two small communities can be found on the peninsula, with charming cottages and many, many boats.
Of course, a visit to Maine requires one to buy some fresh lobster, already steamed. Our practice is to heat the lobster on a grill, along with a juicy steak. A bottle of champagne goes nicely with such a meal. Tracey was kind enough to pose with our purchase.
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