Thalheimer Trail Orr's Island

A farm road and woods trails offer a variety of walking options to experience.
118 acre property, operated by Bowdoin College as its Coastal Studies Center, makes up
the entire peninsula between Long Cove and Harpswell Sound. This is an active research
and residence facility. Please stay on designated paths and follow all regulations. Trail
maps available at the parking area.
Enjoy this short video of one of the trails and beach area.

 Some of the trails can be a little wet so bring along some good boots or go during the summer when the land is more dry. I walked the trail on the left of the road that leads down to the bar island. The woods were beautiful, dark and green. the smell of fall was in the air and the views going down to the shore were amazing. I spotted a bald eagle when I reached the edge of the shore line. I had my video running and caught glimpses of him.You can see him in the Middle left hand side of the picture below.  

I climbed down to the beach and it was wonderful.Tthe bar to the island was exposed and I walked about half way across. A great spot for pictures.

You can walk the shore for some time or cross over to the island. Just be aware of the tide. There are few places to get back up from the shore and it takes a little effort. So bare that in mind. The walk back up was nice but a little difficult to find the path. It was fall and the leaves had covered the trail. The trails are also not marked as well as I would like them to be. But you are on a small peninsula and so getting lost would not be easy.

I Give this trail 5 stars for it's beauty and 3 stars for its walk ability. Have fun. :)

Directions: Take a right off Route 24 approximately 1.7 mile south of the Orr’s Island bridge
onto Bayview Road. Follow the road to the end --- about 1 mile --- to reach the farm. Park in
the designated spaces (limited parking) on the right & left on the edge of the property. Do
not drive past the parking area into the farm. No camping and no groups larger than 10
permitted.

Mackerel Cove, Bailey Island, Maine

Mackerel Cove is one of those places that post cards are made for. Working harbor, beach, field of grass. boats and docks. It has it all in this one tight little area. I was a little early for an appointment at the log Cabin Inn on Bailey Island. So I thought that It would be a good spot to kill some time. It was beautiful there. I walked the beach and snapped a couple of pictures. If your looking for a quick get away this is the perfect location.

Great Video Of Cook's Lobster House

Cook's Lobster House is located on Bailey Island, Maine. Great views, food and service. They have tour boat rides around the island. You can have a lobster bake on their shore. They have a great fireworks display on the 3rd of July, right off their point. Cook's Lobster House. Take a look at the video for a look at what Cook's has to offer. You can visit their web site at: http://www.cookslobster.com/

Cook's Lobster House

Cook’s Lobster House has been amazing guest for over 50 years. They have inside or outside seating for guest. They can accommodate gatherings as large as 180 in their cozy, nautical themed dining rooms. Both rooms provide expansive views of the pristine waters surrounding the restaurant. A working lobster harbor and the only crib stone bridge in the world can be marveled at from every seat.They prepare lobster bakes on the point surrounded by water on 3 sides. You will experience the beauty of the Maine coast with working lobster boats, wonderful sailing boats and the only Cribstone bridge in the world.
Portland’s Casco Bay Cruise Lines offers a coastal tour to and from their dock the end of June through Labor Day. Cruise the breathtaking waters of coastal Maine. Board in Portland, ride to Bailey Island and enjoy lunch at Cook’s before your return trip or board on their dock and take a 2 hour round trip cruise. View local lobstermen tending their traps, Admiral Peary’s home on Eagle Island and a large variety of wild life including bald eagles, osprey and perhaps a harbor seal or two.
Cook's is open year round. Just 40 Minutes north of Portland and just 10 minutes south of Brunswick on route 24. It is a beautiful scenic drive along coastal Maine. Whether you arrive by land or by sea, Cook’s Lobster House is what Maine is all about. For more information on Cook's Lobster House visit: www.cookslobster.com