Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Photojournalism Project

The Maine Lakes and Coast:
By Alicia P.
Spring, Photo 1
May 6, 2010
Acadia National Park
Acadia national park has been a popular tourist destination for decades. It is located on Mount Desert Island. It offers camping, hiking, canoeing, and biking opportunities. Acadia is home to Cadillac mountain, the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast. It is home to many unique plants and animals. Visitors come to hike, bike, canoe, or to just relax and enjoy the natural beauty.

Acadia Loop Road The "Bubbles" and Jordan Pond
View from Cadalliac Mountian

Thunder Hole
View from the Trail approching the summit of Cadilliac Mountian
Lakes and Ponds
There are over 6,000 lakes and ponds in Maine. They add to the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors during the warmer months. They are popular locations for waterskiing, boating, swimming, canoeing, or just relaxing. In the winter ice fishing and snowmobiuling on the lakes is also popular. There are many summer camps based on lakes to provide kids and teenagers the opportunity to spend the summer outside.

Moose Pond and Pleasant Mountian at sunset
Sailboats on Moose Pond
Canoeing on Moose Pond at sunset

Coast and Lighthouses
The Maine coastline stretches over 3,475 miles which is longer than the coastline of California. It is a popular draw for tourists visiting the state, the many harbors and ports offer numerous boating opportunities. The coastal towns also are popular in the summer because of the beaches. Lighthouses also spot the rocky shore line and serve as historical monuments for visitors. The Maine coast is unique: when describing it Mainers often mentioned seagulls, seaweed, clams, lobster, summer cottages, and boating. The coast is also a great place to just relax and enjoy the views.

Round Pond Harbor

Round Pond Harbor
Waves during Hurricane Bill
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
Snails
Low Tide
Mussels and Barnacles
Seaweed
Rocks and Seaweed
Lobster Buoys
Low Tide
Over Looking the Harbor
Summer Cottage
Adirondack Chairs Over Looking the Harbor

Old Dingy
Shore
Creek
Yarmouth
Yarmouth is a small coastal town located 10 miles north of Portland and just a few miles from Freeport and L.L. Bean. The Royal River runs threw the heart of the town and empties into Casco Bay (The Atlatic Ocean). There are also many island scattered of this part of Maine including Cousins Island and Little John. The Cousins island beach is a popular hangout in the summer months. Overall Yarmouth is a small town with distinqued geography and interesting history.

Cousins Island Beach
Cousins Island

Yarmouth Boatyard -- DockYarmouth Boatyard

Royal River

Cousins Island Beach
Cousins Island Bridge



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