• Nighttime Boiling: At times during the summer the ocean will seem to boil with mackerel and pollock. In the peacefulness of the night, you can hear them and see their scales sparkle in the moonlight. If it's a quiet moonlite night at the Breakwater, this is a good location to enjoy the phenomenon. Otherwise, go in either direction a short distance along the shore from the Breakwater to enjoy the boiling.


As you explore the night sky, the other constellations will be plainly in view. Start with the North Star in the handle of Ursa Minor [Little Dipper] and continue to Ursa Major [Big Dipper]. The W shape of Cassiopeia is clear on the opposite side of Ursa Minor. Before you know it, you are entranced with the wonders of the nighttime sky. If you don't remember all the astronomy you learned in school, a visit to the Peavey Memorial Library on Water Street will help you rediscover the constellations, the meteors, and the Milky Way. Every season of the year in Eastport the sky offers its daytime and nighttime wonders. Marvel in these wonders.

Many locations in Eastport have free copies of a map detailing the Eastport/Lubec Quoddy Loop vicinity. Carry one with you. This map details roads and ferry routes connecting the entire area. You'll enjoy each of these day trips more fully if you have a camera and binoculars always at hand. At every turn you have the opportunity for a moose to appear, an eagle to soar overhead, or some other breathtaking sight to awaken your senses. Many days you'll want a sweater or sweatshirt within easy reach. Bring along water and food so you'll have the freedom to explore in every direction.

Eastport, Maine: Easternmost City in the U.S.A.