KENNEBEC JOURNAL • April 23, 2020
For all the talk about Down East Maine, it is surprising to note that few Mainers and fewer tourists actually go there. Travel writer Rich Bard hopes to change that. His travel guide, “Beyond Acadia,” introduces us to this fabulous region. Bard admits there’s not much out there to attract casual visitors — no chain hotels or restaurants, no shopping malls and no amusement parks. He does, however, stress that there is unparalleled coastal beauty with scenic drives, hiking trails, picturesque small villages and towns, local festivals and activities all year round. ~ Bill Bushnell