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| A protected Maine environment for your enjoyment. |
Conservation is a wonderful thing. It allows us to protect and enjoy the land we love. A perfect example of just how great it is can be
witnessed at Tidal Falls Preserve in Hancock, thanks to a generous land grant
from Land for Maine’s Future and the Frenchman Bay Conservancy, which, by
the way, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
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| Picnic tables and grills provided. |
The conservancy owns and protects the 4.2 acre Tidal Falls
park offering public shore access—the only public shore access in Hancock—for
hand carried watercraft, plus a very pleasant picnic area complete with tables,
iron grills, and a pavilion. Tidal Falls also houses the Frenchman Bay
Conservancy office on the second floor of its lobster pound, which operates a take-out in July and
August to benefit the conservancy.
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| Free Monday Evening Concerts at Tidal Falls |
This beautiful preserve, and challenging reversing falls on
the Taunton River it overlooks, boasts a colorful history, abundant wildlife,
and even provides a spotlight for local culture by offering free concerts on
Monday evenings from July 9 to August 20. Add a food cart serving lobster rolls and hot dogs to the festivities and it’s the ultimate example of Maine, the way
life should be. The only draw back for some, such as my Border Collie, Blae, is
dogs are not allowed on the grounds.
Getting there is easy, though off the beaten path for many
who never realized its existence. From Ellsworth, travel north on US Route 1
through the village of Hancock, turn right onto Eastside Road, then turn left
onto Tidal Falls Road. If you come to bridge, turn back. Directions from US
Route 1 in Sullivan, heading south, take the first left after crossing the
bridge into Hancock onto Eastside Road then another left onto Tidal Falls Road.
You’re there!
If you’d like to support the Frenchman Bay Conservancy
further, you can reserve your seat at a BYOB Lobster Dinner with all the
fixings, July 21, 2012, 5:30-6:30 p.m., rain or shine. See link below.
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| Note: Fido needs to make other plans. |
More information can be found on these links:
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| Taunton River's history is as strong as its currents and tides. |
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