Quoddy Head State Park Is A Fascinating Spot in Maine That's Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale
By Megan McDonald|Published October 15, 2020
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
If you’re looking for a magical spot to transport you straight into a fairy tale, the Quoddy Head State Park in Lubec, Maine is exactly where you need to visit! This stunning park offers hiking, a Dr. Seuss style lighthouse, and breathtaking sunsets. Pack your car and head on out to the easternmost spot in the continental United States!
Quoddy Head State Park is located in Lubec, Maine, and is on America's easternmost peninsula.
The park covers 541 acres, including a historic distinctive lighthouse with red and white stripes that was built in 1858. The lighthouse is an important part of navigation for boats in the area, and is still in use to this day.
Quoddy Head State Park is the easternmost point of land in the contiguous United States.
Due to its location, the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse sees the first sunrise in America for a few weeks around the equinox. Another fun fact: its actually the closest geographic point in the United States to the African continent.
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There are tons of trails to explore in this beautiful state park.
Check out the coastal trail, that takes you down to the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. There’s actually five scenic miles of trails for you to travel throughout the area.
Many visitors have spotted humpback whales, and many species of birds unique to the area. If you’re there in the spring or fall, you’ll see hundreds of birds along the shoreline during migration.
You’ll find hidden nooks and crannies to explore, like Gullivers Hole.
The area is filled with both natural history and cultural history as an important navigational place to warn ships of dangers in this notoriously foggy area.
You’ll want to visit this iconic lighthouse, and the surrounding area too, next time you’re in Washington County.
With views of Canada in the distance, this is one incredible state park that can’t be missed. Fees start at $3.00 per day for a Maine adult resident, and $4.00 a day for a non-resident.
You’ll stumble across magical moments all over this stunning area.
Bring your friends and family and experience the wonder for yourself. The next time you’re planning a weekend trek, head on up to Lubec and explore the unforgettable Quoddy Head State Park!
Have you ever visited Quoddy Head State Park in Lubec, Maine? What did you think? Was it completely magical? Did you take any photos? Post them in the comments below so we can see!
If you’re looking for more awe inspiring places in this great state, check out these unbelievable 10 Fascinating Places In Maine.
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