Expedition to Deer Isle Archipelago, ME

Dates:
July 31 - August 3, 2008
September 4 - September 7, 2008

Expedition Grade:
Moderate 3 nights/4 Days (island camping)

Group Size:
Min 4/ Max 12

Meeting Time:
10 am at Old Quarry Campground in Stonington, ME

SUMMARY

The paddling and camping options abound around Deer Isle. We’ll meet at Old Quarry Campground on Buckmaster Neck, just east of the small fishing community in Stonington. From there we’ll head south into the archipelago and out towards Merchant’s Row and Isle Au Haut. This trip will contain both a cultural and an environmental component. We will be paddling amongst islands quarries where the unique pink granite of the region is still mined to this day. In addition we will be surrounded by rich lobstering grounds, and will visit the small community on Isle Au Haut. Despite all of the human activity there is still a great deal of wildlife to see, including ospreys, bald eagles, seals, and porpoises. The island camping continues to be nearly pristine, and every island we stop on will have a unique feature to explore and enjoy.

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