Mount Desert Island
Samuel de Champlain named this large magnificent island L’Isle de Monts Desert when he visited in 1604. Even though some visitors pronounce the name like “dessert,” locals place the accent on the first syllable for the bare, "desert-like" mountaintops.
Mount Desert Island is Maine's largest coastal island and has several welcoming harbors. Cadillac Mountain is the island's highest point, and there is much for the outdoor enthusiast to enjoy on Mount Desert Island.
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Marinas, Dockage, Service & Navigation
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Belfast, Maine, should be on your list of places to visit. And don't let winter discourage you. It may just be the best time of year. Community leadership and foresight for achieving distinction are evident in this latest Waterway Guide Preferred Destination.
Boaters have always been drawn to the remarkable sailing, cruising and comfort of summertime along the Maine coast. Belfast is at the north end of Penobscot Bay at the mouth of the short Passagassawakeag River in a comfortably navigated harbor. Moorings await and there are some quiet spots to drop an anchor if that's your fancy.
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