Be dazzled by Acadia’s magic with us:
- Gaze at dawn’s first light from atop the tallest, eastern-most mountain on the Atlantic
Ocean
- Delight your senses! Smell the sea air … listen to waves crashing against cliffs,
distant buoys clanging, and loons calling … feel the gentle sea
mist and the warmth of sun-baked pink granite as you lie down and close
your eyes … taste succulent fresh Maine lobster
- Trek the rugged Atlantic coastline, exploring tidal pools and gathering blue mussel shells
- Walk across the ocean floor to a secluded island when the tide is low, and look across
to Bar Harbor
- Eat popovers on the lawn of famous Jordan Pond House, enjoying a spectacular view of
the majestic mountains you just hiked
- Photograph Bass Harbor Lighthouse and lovely harbor-side gardens, island treasures
- Scuba dive (the virtual way) to explore the ocean floor and its critters
- Shop in charming Bar Harbor
- Choose optional trips such as kayaking the Atlantic coastline … whale watching …
or a sunset ocean cruise on the Margaret Todd windjammer
- Overlook peacefulFrenchman’s Bay from your room and private balcony in the Atlantic
Eyrie Lodge, located high above Bar Harbor
Highlights of your Acadia trip
Saturday
- Drive to our ocean-view lodge in Bar Harbor, Maine. Or, fly into Bangor International
Airport and let us drive you to our lodge
- Settle into your room with sweeping views of Frenchman’s Bay
- Enjoy succulent Maine lobster and the sunset at a charming oceanfront restaurant
Sunday
- Watch the sun rise over the ocean from your balcony, and enjoy the Atlantic Eyrie’s
hearty complimentary breakfast
- Hike 1.4 miles past Acadia’s only sand beach and see the great ocean vistas
from atop a peninsula jutting into the Atlantic
- Enjoy the rugged Maine coastline as we follow an ocean path for 2 miles up towering
cliffs, down to spouting blowholes, and along Acadia’s famous
pink granite rocks
Monday
- View morning’s first sunrays from the peak of Cadillac mountain, the tallest mountain
on the Atlantic seaboard
- Dig into
Maine’s famous blueberry pancakes or muffins at a favorite local
restaurant
- Hike 2.2 miles to Cadillac’s summit, relishing stunning vistas all the
way
- Explore the ocean floor and its critters and have some great laughs with Diver
Ed
- Enjoy an evening in Bar Harbor, exploring, shopping, and dining (or catch the
sunset schooner ride)
Tuesday
- Hike 3.3 level miles around beautiful Jordan Pond, and add 2.6 more miles to
visit the famous Bubbles’ spectacular views and precariously balanced
rock
- Savor popovers and other goodies on the lawn of famous Jordan Pond House, while seeing
the mountains you just climbed reflected in Jordan Pond
- Stroll through
charming gardens high above a quiet ocean harbor
Wednesday
- Walk a ½-mile
shore path to admire grand ocean-front homes
- Cross the
ocean floor at low tide to explore an uninhabited island and its great
views of Bar Harbor on this 1.4-mile hike
- On this
free afternoon, opt for ocean kayaking we’ve already arranged
for you, whale watching, Bar Harbor shopping, or savoring a book and
the views from your balcony
- Grab dinner
in Northeast Harbor at a favorite local restaurant
Thursday
- Stand amazed
at the views from atop the island’s western mountains on this
1.9-mile hike
- Explore
tidal pools, search for blue mussel shells, and take time to relax on
pink granite slabs while watching the ocean’s crashing waves on
this 1.3-mile hike
- Photograph
the island treasure, Bass Harbor Lighthouse
Friday
- Enjoy your
last morning in Bar Harbor
- Let us shuttle
you to the Bangor airport
The trip includes:
• 6 nights
in the Atlantic Eyrie Lodge
• 8 guided hikes
• Transportation throughout the week
• Shuttle to and from Bangor International Airport within designated
time slots
• Hearty, complimentary breakfasts
• 3-hour underwater (virtual) tour of Frenchman’s Bay with
Diver Ed
• Booklet packed with information to prepare you for the trip
and to familiarize you with the region’s highlights and history
• Photo CD of your trip
• Reunion party following the trip
Book Your Trip!
• We are not booking the 2012 Acadia trip yet. For more information, send requests to:
Trailbound Trips, 111 Woodland Drive, Lake Barrington,
IL 60010. Include your name, address, phone numbers, email, and trip dates.
Testimonials:
“The hiking was incredible, the spiritual atmosphere was uplifting, and the beauty of Acadia far surpassed
what I had expected. I also liked making and talking to new friends -- and understanding that my life isn’t
the only complex one! ”~Tai Tai
“I like to hike. I like nature and how I feel after I’ve been a part of the outdoors. It fills me up.
I go home and feel I’m a better listener, a better friend, wife, and person. I’m so glad that I found this group.
This was my third hike with you and I’m planning to join you in Minnesota and then Glacier! ”~Ladybug
“This trip was better than I dreamed it would be. Every day was a new adventure for us. It also helped me
to see how well women can function as a group … how caring and understanding they can be. ” ~Pat
“ I want to thank you again for all you did to make the Maine trip so fantastic … I am still basking in the glow.
And where do you find all these fun and caring women? ” ~White Dove
“ I loved meeting new friends and laughing so much. Not a care or worry in the world for an entire week. I also
enjoyed being accepted into the group for “me” - just me - who I am - no questions -
no judgement - no standards to be judged by. You attract such a great group of ladies. Thank you for sharing
your gift with me - with all of us.” ~Dream Catcher