Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Watch out for freezing salt spray in winter,
and if dark thunderclouds begin building in
the west get back to shore immediately.
Sears Island, Searsport
. Time was when the State of Maine wanted to
turn this wild island in the upper reaches of Penobscot Bay into a world-
class, deep-sea cargo port. Environmental concerns halted that effort.
Now, the causeway from the mainland is used only by hikers and nature
lovers. Park just over the causeway for the road reaching into the center
of the island is gated. A rough five-mile loop skirts the shore of the entire
island, making a large circuit. Views on the west side include a cargo port
at Mack Point. From the southern tip you can see Isleboro; from the east
side the village of Castine across the bay and nearby Cape Jellison are
visible.
Golfing
Greens fees vary greatly according to the popularity of the
course and the time of year.
Bath Country Club
, Wiskeag Road, Bath. 6,216 yards, par 70,
18 holes. Season: April 15-November.
442-8411.
Sebasco Lodge, Shore Acres Golf Club
, Route 217, Bath. 2,109/1,715
yards, par 33/31, 9 holes. Season: May 12-October 22.
389-1161.
Boothbay Region Country Club
, Country Club Road, Boothbay. 3,125
yards, par 35, 9 holes. Season: May-October.
633-6085.
Country View Golf Club
, Route 7, Brooks. 2,856 yards, par 36, 9 holes.
Season: April-November.
722-3161.
Brunswick Golf Club
, River Road, Brunswick. 6,300 yards, par 72, 18
holes. Season: April 1-November 15.
725-8224.
Northport Golf Club
, 581 Bluff Road, Northport. 3,400 yards, par 36, 9
holes. Season: April-October.
338-2270.
Rockland Golf Club
, Old Country Road, Rockland. 6,300 yards, par 70,
18 holes. Season: April 1-October 31.
594-9322.
Goose River Golf Club
, Simonton Road, Rockport. 2,910/2,871 yards,
par 36/35, 9 holes. Season: May-November.
236-8488.
Samoset Resort
, 220 Warrenton Street, Rockport. 6,567 yards, par 70,
18 holes. Season: Mid-April through mid-November.
594-2511.
Wawenock Country Club
, Route 129, Walpole. 5,680 yards, par 35, 9
holes. Season: May 1-November 15.
563-3938.
