Schoodic Scenic Byway

The tower of Petit Manan Lighthouse extends heavenward on a clear Maine day.

Near the end of Schoodic Point Road, the ocean comes close to the road, and there is a clear view of a flat, forested island.

Mount Desert Island, seen in the background, provides a smooth backdrop against the waves crashing on rocks at Schoodic Point.

This view from Schoodic Point reveals an open, calm ocean and a wave-swept rocky shore.

This is the first view of the ocean from the end of the Schoodic Point Road.

Soft ripples in the ocean and tree-covered islands are visible from Schoodic Point Road.

The thin blanket of clouds in the sky complements the calm ocean waters and rocky shoreline at Schoodic Point.

The ocean creeps toward a rocky shore at Blueberry Hill.

The rocky shoreline near Blueberry Hill juts out into the cold winter ocean waters.

At Blueberry Hill, the ocean crawls up to a stonefilled shoreline.

A charming white house appears to dwarf the Prospect Harbor Light.

Prospect Harbor Light overlooks rippling waters on a clear day.

From a distance, Prospect Harbor Light sits on the horizon, surrounded by the ocean and the shoreline.

This rock face at Birch Harbor on Schoodic Point adds character to the landscape.

This rock face sits near the ocean at Schoodic Point.

The lobster boat in the distance is cruising away on the ocean near Winter Harbor.

Looking from these rocks at Schoodic Head, Mount Desert Island lies along the horizon.

The coastline and ocean along the horizon line are easily seen from Schoodic Point.

This wharf sits at the end of Schoodic Point Road.

Boats leave Birch Harbor and head toward the ocean, weaving their way through narrow water channels and past mud flats.

This cavity in the rocks at Schoodic Head forms a black dike which has been worn away by the ocean.

Ancient lava flows formed this black dike at Schoodic Head.

The ocean, as well as a distant hawk, are visible in this winter view from Route 182.

Lying on the horizon, Petit Manan is barely visible past a lone tree on Blueberry Hill.

Frigid winter oceans are visible from Route 1 during low tide.

This harbor provides a safe spot for a visit to the mainland.

A visitor takes advantage of this informative kiosk provided by the Schoodic Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

Numerous small inlets and coves are waiting to be discovered along the Schoodic Scenic Byway.

The Schoodic Peninsula Road runs directly adjacent to the crashing surf of Acadia.

With the ten foot tidal difference at Schoodic, the viewsheds are always evolving throughout the day.

Prospect Harbor Point Lighthouse is no longer manned, but has been automated by the Coast Guard. Its navigational guidance has been active since 1850.

The Schoodic Peninsula Road curves along rocky coastline.

The Acadia region offers unparalleled surf and opportunities for visitors to explore the fascinating world of the tidal zone.

A lobster boat makes its daily catch in the blue waters of Acadia.

A small flock of the brightly-billed Atlantic Puffins perch on a rock near the ocean.

A visitor searches for some of Maine's famous clams along the shore.

Travelers take in the views from Blueberry Hill by bus.

The historic library in Gouldsboro has been standing for 70 years and continues to be an important addition to the community.

Lobstering makes up one of Maine's most booming industries and has greatly influenced the local culture.

Visitors take in the scenery and history of the Schoodic region from informational interpretive signs at Schoodic Point.

The Schoodic Education and Research Center, also known as the Rockefeller House, was once a Navy base and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

Visitors admire the views and weather of the Atlantic shoreline.

A simple stone home provides visitors with a glimpse into early settlement in the Schoodic region.

Expansive farmland of the Watson Farm provides another unique landscape for visitors to appreciate.

Dusk settles over the Schoodic region.