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Water Activities · Bar Harbor, Maine

Chasing Gold Across Frenchman Bay: A Sunset Kayak on Mount Desert Island

When the Atlantic turns to liquid gold and the Porcupine Islands fade into silhouette, Frenchman Bay becomes Maine’s best front-row seat. This guided 2.5-hour sunset paddle is approachable, scenic, and quietly exhilarating—an easy way to end a day in Acadia with salt on your lips and a camera full of color.

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