Frequently Asked Questions
(1) Take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine then take Route 3 east to Ellsworth and on to Mount Desert Island.
(2) Take I-95 north to Bangor, Maine; from Bangor take Route 1A east to Ellsworth; from Ellsworth take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
Latitude 44.409286; Longitude -68.247501
Additional Information
You will discover that most people in this area are more than happy to provide information when asked. This resource guide goes a long way in answering many of the questions that may arise. Others will surely follow. The National Park Service, and especially the dedicated and knowledgeable Park Rangers, are always eager to respond to your needs. Once you have arrived, there is no better place to get information than at the Park Visitor Center in Hulls Cove in Bar Harbor. (You will find a link to this specific page shortly after this paragraph.) A friendly and courteous staff are awaiting your arrival to answer questions. Books, maps, and brochures are here as well. You may want to consider taking advantage of some of the freely available Park Ranger lead discussions and tours. These are a great way to ease yourselves into your week of discovery.