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Visit the easternmost point in the United States, West Quoddy Head Lighthouse at Quoddy
Head State Park. Enjoy walking the trails, the scenic vistas and local wildlife.

Photo by Don Dunbar Photo by Meg Keay

The park affords some of Maine's best wildlife watching. Visitors in summer may spot humpback, minke, and finback whales off-
shore, along with rafts of eider, scoter, and old squaw ducks. Kittiwakes, gannets, black-bellied plovers, ruddy turnstones and purple
sandpipers all can be seen at times roosting on Sail Rock. During spring and fall migration periods, hundreds of shorebirds congre-
gate near the park’s western boundary at Lubec Flats and Carrying Place Cove (named for a canoe portage site that Native Americans
used). 189 South Lubec Road, Lubec (207) 733-2180 westquoddy.com

Walk in e eps of e Ro evelts!

Ro evelt Campobe o International Park

Photos courtesy of Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Just across the International Bridge in Lubec, Maine is a Canadian island that
harbors cherished memories of one of America’s most famous families. Campo-
bello Island was the “Beloved Island” summer home of President Franklin Del-
ano Roosevelt, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and their children in the early
years of the 20th Ccentury.
At FDR’s cottage and the 2800-acre nature park filled with mementos, there are
many things to see and do. Discover the rustic beauty of this isle they so loved.
Admission is free.
Guided Hike along FDR’s Favorite Trail
Come along the daily hike and discover spectacular views and learn about the
island’s flora and fauna that FDR and his family so loved from naturalist guides.
Weather permitting. Moderate walking difficulty, so please wear appropriate
Above: the Cottage at Roosevelt Campobello Internation- footwear.
al Park, on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada.
The FUN Tour
Below: Visitors enjoying The FUN Tour at Roosevelt Join The FUN Tour, an unconventional, one hour adventure lead by Park guides.
Campobello International Park It provides behind-the-scenes access to scandalous secrets, back stories and the
hidden nooks and crannies of the world’s only international park. Two tours daily.
“Tea with Eleanor”
Loved by thousands, the Park continues to offer a favorite experience, “Tea with
Eleanor.” See next page for details.
Picnic, Pedal, Hike and Drive Amidst Nature’s Playgrounds
Admire the rustic beauty that the Roosevelts so loved. Picnic at one of 11 sites.
Pre-ordered box lunches are available. Pedal along the new bike and hike trails.
Hike one of nine trails or drive the carriage roads viewing the stunning seascapes.
Café at Prince Cottage
For a continental breakfast and lite lunch stop by The Café at Prince Cottage. Or
enjoy a beverage on the porch overlooking Friar’s Bay.
For additional information: FDR.net (877) 851-6663
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