Baker Island – Acadia’s Remote Coastal Escape

#cityplaybook #localguides 📍 Quick Guide Where: Off the southeastern coast of Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park, Maine When: Summer only (guided tours required) Vibe: Remote, rugged, timeless ✨ Why Go Baker Island offers a quiet, rarely seen side of Acadia. With its historic lighthouse, rocky beaches, and wildflower meadows, this island feels like Maine in its purest form—untouched and beautifully still. 🚤 What to Do Take a ranger-led boat tour (from Bar Harbor) Visit the Baker Island Lighthouse Explore tide pools, driftwood beaches, and meadows. Learn about the island’s 19th-century families and shipwreck history. Spot seabirds and watch waves crash into granite shores. 💡 Local Tip Wear sturdy shoes—it’s rocky and remote. Bring layers and water, and don’t expect cell service (you won’t miss it) #bakerisland#acadianationalpark#wildmaine #lighthouseviews#offthebeatenpath #islandescape#cityplaybookacadia #remotenature#hiddengemsusa