New and the old Penobscot Bridge The Observatory in the pillar in the foreground
A wonderful stop along Hwy 1, Fort Knox and the Penobscot Bridge Observatory. An elevator takes
you up 420ft to the observation deck. This is the highest occupied structure in Maine.
View from the top
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Fort Knox built for the Revolutionary War then added onto and reinforced for the war of 1812.
Again in the 1840’s when the US & Britain were having a dispute over the borders of Maine &
New Brunswick. There never was a shot fired from this fort.
Stopping along the way to pick up Lobster for our dinner.
CAMDEN-Very much like Bar Harbor, a cute town set on a lovely cove. It’s a regular stop for the tour buses so it is also very
crowded. But worth it. We found the river that runs through town right under the some of the buildings very interesting.
Artist in the park
Camden- Ice Cream Shop Walkway over the river
FREEPORT-Has to be the best looking Outlet Mall anywhere. It’s setup like a charming New England
town, but all the stores are outlets. (well as charming as you can get for an Outlet Mall). They also
provide RV parking and allow overnight. Many of the quaint shopping towns along the coast, such
as Camden, Bath, Boothbay, Kennebunkport, Portsmouth where difficult to find a parking space for
our 25 ft pickup camper. Some of the towns charge for parking , but some stated
no campers.
PORTLAND MAINE-The weather was mostly sunny but very windy so we had to forego our planned
bike ride on their fantastic city trail that goes around a lake then down along the city’s waterfront.
Next best thing is a long walk with a hooded coat.
CAPE ELIZABETH-just a little south of Portland we came to the Fort Williams Park, the city
has developed the fort and lighthouse area into a beautiful park. We took a nice walk.
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