A secret island in Maine is home to renowned beaches, recreation, and the opportunity to see lots of wildlife, including ...

On a trip to Maine’s Mount Desert Island, Dinaw Mengestu and his family had an ambitious, high-energy itinerary that included glamping, fresh lobsters, and scenic hiking.

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed on Mount Desert Island Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Expands Emerald Ash Border Quarantine Area, Urges Vigilance and Informed Response.

The wind was blowing. The seas were rolling. We’d come to Southwest Harbor, Maine, dubbed “the quiet side” of Mount Desert Island, for its promise: gorgeous scenery without the vacationing ...

Maine’s only Smithsonian affiliate celebrates the history and culture of Maine’s native Wabanaki tribes. 26 Mt. Desert St. 207-288-3519. Museum in the Streets. This self-guided walking tour includes ...

Mount Desert Island received a score of 86.77, and Nantucket received a score of 82.48. The highest score, by Golden Isles in Georgia, was a 92.15 and the lowest score, by the Outer Banks in North ...

Mount Desert is a rural community with a population of 2,100 that covers the middle third of Mount Desert Island and includes six villages. Otter Creek Cove is a central feature of the village of ...

Landscape and atmosphere sketch showing a view of the aurora borealis, or "northern lights" over the waters off Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island in Maine. In the foreground, the nearby rocky terrain ...

The Maine Forest Service expanded its emerald ash quarantine zones to include all towns on Mount Desert Island. The quarantine follows the discovery of a “well-established” population of ...