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This Fourth of July take a step back in time and visit places in Maine where the American Revolution took place. You’ll not only get a taste of history, but you’ll also get to enjoy Maine’s treasured coastal and inland historic sites and parks.
At Fort O'Brien overlooking Machias Bay on the downeast coast, visitors can imagine the scene when local Patriots captured the armed British schooner Margaretta on June 12, 1775 to win the first naval battle of the Revolution. Roque Bluffs State Park is a short drive south from the fort and offers fresh and saltwater swimming, picnic tables with grills, and seven miles of walking trails along the ocean. North of the fort, the island city of Eastport throws Maine's largest Fourth of July festival.Along Penobscot Bay, Fort Point State Park in Stockton Springs has a boat launch and fishing pier, and is the starting point for a seven-mile bicycle loop around Cape Jellison. The park also contains the remnants of 1759 Fort Pownal and the active Fort Point Lighthouse. Moose Point State Park in Searsport has tidal pools to explore, three walking trails and a picnic area in a grove of evergreens.
In southern Maine, Vaughn Woods State Park is a 250-acre forested getaway along the Salmon Falls River. The South Berwick park is an ideal spot for playing catch, hide and seek or relaxing by the riverside. For the feel of soft sand underfoot, head to Ferry Beach State Park in Saco. Enjoy the ocean beach and don't miss the unique tupelo swamp and wooded walking trails. For a beach without sand, head to Rangeley Lake State park where a comfortable grass "beach" slopes down to rock steps leading into the lake.
For hiking trails with great views visit CamdenHillsState Park in Camden, BradburyMountainState Park in Pownal or AroostookState Park in Presque Isle. Camden Hills has 30 miles of trails over six mountain peaks with ocean views. Bradbury has shorter, less strenuous trails that make it a favorite day trip for families. And, Aroostook has two trails to the summit of Quaggy Jo Mountain — home to hawks, owls, moose and deer.To learn more: Maine's Parks, and Maine Summer Events.
Photo, 1: Fort O'Brien Historic Site overlooks Machias Bay where Captain Jeremiah O'Brien led local Patriots in the first naval battle of the American Revolution on June 12, 1775. Credit: Maine Department of Conservation
Photo 2: Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal has multiple short trails ideal for family hikes. Five trails lead to the clear mountain summit with views to Casco Bay. Credit: Maine Department of Conservation
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