We came one day before the park was officially open which means the park was accessible on foot and…read moreyou had to walk in from the road. It was a nice 10 minute walk down a wooded, paved road to the lake. There were a surprising number of cars parked on the road meaning we weren't the only ones who didn't mind the walk. Since it is very early in the year the water is very cold! But the water and the beach is perfectly clean. It is a nice place to take the family for an afternoon at the lake. More hiking would have bumped the rating to 5 stars!

I took the girls to this location. I probably would have given it a better review except that there…read moreare a ton of ducks. The girls stayed as far away from them as possible and two out of the three got swimmers itch. The lifeguards were very pleasant. There are multiple picnic tables with grills. There are two well maintained playgrounds and larger areas for parties. The picnic tables are mostly tucked under trees so that you can get shade. The beach is large and nice but mostly gravel. If they could keep the ducks out of the public swimming area, it would be a perfect spot.

Not to be confused with the Fort Knox that holds the gold. This was a cool side trip…read more Located on the west bank of the Penobscot River in Prospect, Maine, in an area known as the Penobscot Narrows. Fort Knox is one of the best-preserved military fortifications on the New England seacoast. The fort has many unique architectural features and a rich history behind its walls. It is America's first fort named after Major General Henry Knox. ​ During the country's infancy, Maine was repeatedly involved in northeast border disputes with British Canada. In fact, the area between Castine and the rich lumber city of Bangor was invaded and occupied by the British during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Fort Knox was established in 1844 to protect the Penobscot River Valley against a possible future British naval incursion. It was designed by Chief Engineer Joseph Totten, with a number of other engineers serving as superintendents of construction from 1844 - 1869, among them Isaac Ingalls Stevens and Thomas L. Casey. The fort was named for Major General Henry Knox, America's first Secretary of War, who was born in Boston but retired to Thomaston, Maine, in 1796. The fort garrisoned its first troops from 1863 to 1866. These troops were mostly volunteers undergoing training before being sent to their active posts and included members of the celebrated 20th Maine. Troops were briefly stationed at the fort during the Spanish-American war in 1898 but never saw military action. If you're in the area and enjoy history, especially military history it's worth your time to tour.

Stumbled upon this gem during our drive back from Bar Harbor to New York City. Located about an…read morehour west of Bar Harbor/Acadia along Route 1. Saw a beautiful bridge and signs for "Fort Knox" observatory and headed toward that direction. Admission to the Fort alone is about $6.50 for out-of-state visitors and combined with the bridge observatory (recommended) is about $9.50. After paying the fees at the gate, you can either head to explore the fort or down toward the bridge's observatory deck. There is a separate parking area for the bridge observatory. Once there, you head down along the path to the bridge's tower entrance. You then take an elevator up to the top. From there, there are two short flights of stairs to get to the top/observatory section. The views there are spectacular...more than worth the nominal price of admission. The elevator operators/greeters were both super nice and very informative. The fort itself is also great with lots of area to explore on multiple levels. The top and bottom levels offer some great view of the Penobscot River. The gift shop there is also nice...lots of souvenir and snack options. All staff we encountered were very nice and helpful.

My daughter and I rented a tandem kayak and had a wonderful time exploring the Penobscot river…read moretogether. Explore Bangor met us right near the dock, helped us launch the kayak, and gave us some ideas of where to explore. Great service, great value, and a great adventure! Would definitely recommend and hope to book again.

This park is now very safe and well lit, unlike in the past where it built a reputation that isn't…read morethe best. The equipment is brand new and there is a large grassy area. The lights match the street lights on Main Street and there is a long paved walkway for children to ride bikes. Plenty of open space to do yoga, read or just relax. The best part is, is that it is right off of Main Street and minutes from downtown. Well done City of Bangor in getting this park back to the level it deserves.

Had a wonderful experience at Kisma Preserve. Professional staff and beautiful animals. I learned a…read morelot about the wolves and so glad I visited.

The team managing this operation exhibits exceptional dedication and care. They address all queries…read morethoroughly and dedicate sufficient time to each individual.

This is a fun hike, which will lead you to an interesting historic quarry filled in with water, a…read morecool place for swimming in the summer. The granite from the quarry has built many iconic structures in America, including the Washington Monument, the U.S. Senate Office Building, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the United Nations Building, the Philadelphia Mint, the Empire State Building, and several piers that support the Brooklyn Bridge. I've been hiking up to this quarry since my childhood. It can be a dangerous place if you're not careful. There's some broken glass and high cliffs. With that being said, I've been swimming in the Quarry many times and never had issues. It's an okay hike for kids, but they should be with adults for safety. This place is a lotta fun for teens; all throughout high school, my friends and I would visit frequently in the summer.

Mt. Waldo in Frankfort, Maine. Just a beautiful place to hike. There is a trail at the end of Mt…read more Waldo Road up the side of the mountain and at the top is an old quarry. Check out the pics!

There is no parking nearby, but we managed to take a spot in the art gallery at the top of the…read morepark. If you're here, you may have better luck on a side street. The small triangular park is quite sloped from top to bottom and I can't imagine that anyone does anything here which may be why there's no parking. The centerpiece is a tall granite Soldiers Monument that was dedicated in 1887. The main inscription reads, "In Honor of the Men/of/Ellsworth/Who Served and to the/Memory of those who fell on land and sea/In the War for the Union/Their Grateful Townsmen Have Raised This Memorial/1861 1887" [Review 14854 overall, 356 of 2021, number 40 in Maine.]

BEST and Favorite Candlepin place EVER! We always visit Acadia National Park and visit this amazing…read moregem! We've been supporting Amanda and her dream of creating this incredible place for fun, games, candlepin bowling and food for the past few years- and it keeps getting better each time!! Garret greeted us by the door and helped us get our shoes! The service, glow bowling, and arcade, are fabulous! We love it here and can't wait to see Amanda and her family what else she has in store! Keep candlepin alive!!

We found this classic retro themed candlepin bowling alley while vacationing. We were looking for…read morethings to do on a rainy day. The rainy day on our trip happened to be a day it was closed. However when I reached out to the owner for a reservation she was so sweet and communicated back that she's a one woman show no other employee, a college student (which is why the schedule is limited) working to make this business successful, I knew we would go regardless if it was a rainy day so we made reservations for another night. We made reservations for 8:30 so we could get dinner and dessert out of the way and could enjoy some glow bowling. I messaged her our shoe sizes ahead of time, she had them out and ready for us upon arrival. We had the best time! If you are in the area def. try to support this small business owner. Be patient as she is her only employee and have fun!