Acadia

I just came back from a short trip on Route 1 South of Belfast and I was amazed at how easy it was to drive this route. For those of you planning a visit to Downeast/Acadia you may want to consider taking the coastal route. I would suggest starting in the Brunswick area not the Kittery area. However, if you have plenty of time then do start in Kittery and enjoy the ride. Plan a couple days to go from Kittery to Mount Desert Island or maybe even several days.

It appears the impact of the fuel prices has reduced the traffic considerably and as a result you might even consider traveling without reservations - stop and secure a lodging around 3 pm and enjoy a quiet evening and a great meal without rushing.

RVers will not find many Wal-Mart parking lots but there are plenty of other places for boondocking - Shaws and Hanniford grocery stores etc. And, there are several very nice campgrounds along the way as well.