Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor is one of the most storied locations in Maine. The main event in Bar Harbor is Acadia National Park. This area offers spectacular mountain vistas and lush evergreen forests. Challenge your teenager to beat you up the mountainside to catch the sunset over the harbor. Or, bring your teenager to Lone Sand Beach where he or she can scope out the other teens on the beach. And, if you can't interest them in these sights, you're sure to succeed with a warm, delicious bowl of lobster or clam bisque at one of the many seaside restaurants.
Mt. Katahdin
Mt. Katahdin is the tallest mountain in Maine. Its majestic peak challenges hikers of all fitness levels. Young, spry teenagers will love to scramble over the house-sized boulders above treeline after a strenuous 4-mile climb. And, for the real danger-seekers, the summit offers the Knife Edge--a perilous and narrow ridge a few miles long with steep drops on either side. Either way, a summit picture will surely land on a teenager's bedroom wall--a point of pride indeed.
Freeport
For those who love shopping, you can't beat Freeport. This cozy community is enlivened with over 200 shops. These will leave even the most sarcastic teen girls gleefully running about, picking up the latest trends. In addition, a short ferry ride away is Bustin's Island--a part of Freeport but its own self-governing entity. This island offers hiking and beaches--both of which should whet your teen's appetite for adventure.
Article Written By DB Jenkins
DB Jenkins is a professional freelance content provider. He has been running a successful freelance business for two years, and contributes regularly to many publications. His articles have appeared in "The Portland Alliance," "Portland Monthly Magazine," "in\ur Magazine," and The Tallahassee Democrat and Chronicle. He has a bachelor's degree in English from Clark University.
