The Bold Coast

Rocky Maine Coast At it’s finest!

Went back to my old stomping grounds, and decided to check out the trails around Machias. After hiking the Great Wass Island Preserve trail where we were staying, we went out to Cutler to the Bold Coa...

plan ahead if you choose to stay here

Machias is a very small town with nice people but little amenities. I believe it is more of a "stayover" place for people on their way up the coast. There are no restaurants open for breakfast. 1 of...

Great for a off-the-beaten-path getaway

We drove the entire Bold Coast Scenic Byway and really enjoyed it, even though it was mostly overcast/rainy/foggy during our trip. Just be aware that this is NOT non-stop jaw-dropping scenery like, s...

Great experience!

The Bold Coast actually stretches from Acadia National Park to Calais. I drove most of it from Acadia to Lubec and back. Incredibly beautiful, especially the Schoodic Peninsula. Fishing villages, blue...

Great scenery and nice stops along the way

Drove this several times over the last few months and find new adventures each time, check out Jasper Beach