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SUMMARY:Casco Bay Traverse
DESCRIPTION:A Three-Day\, Island-Hopping Journey Across Casco Bay!\nTher
 e are more than 300 islands in Casco Bay\, creating endless possibilitie
 s for exploration by sea kayak. This three-day trip crosses the breadth 
 of the bay\, visiting dozens of islands along the way. Nestled within th
 ese islands are some of our favorite campsites on the Maine Island Trail
 . Every trip is different\, with a route tailored to fit the conditions 
 and the group\, but it’s common to visit Jewell Island\, with miles of
  trails and wild beaches\, or Whaleboat Island\, a rarely-visited\, fore
 sted preserve beside the open ocean.\n\nWhere You’ll Paddle\nYou’ll 
 start out kayaking along the working waterfront of Portland harbor\, pas
 t the scenic hamlets of the inner islands and past the exposed shoreline
 s of the bay’s wildest islands. Along the way\, you’ll pass hidden b
 eaches and rugged\, rocky headlands. It’s likely you’ll spend your f
 irst night on Jewell Island\, a large\, forested island with stunning cl
 iffs and gorgeous trails to explore. Or you may head to Bangs Island\, a
  less visited gem with panoramic views of the bay. From there you’ll i
 sland-hop towards Harpswell\, either returning to Jewell or Bangs for a 
 second night or camping on Whaleboat Island\, Rasperry Island\, Little C
 hebeague Island or another nearby site on the Maine Island Trail.\n\nAs 
 you paddle across the bay you’ll encounter abundant wildlife like seal
 s and seabirds\, and you’ll experience a diverse range of marine envir
 onments\, from exposed ocean shorelines to the calm waters of coastal es
 tuaries. You’ll also witness fascinating remnants of the past\, like a
 bandoned forts and centuries-old lighthouses\, and glimpses of the worki
 ng waterfront that is the heart of Maine’s island communities.\n\nThe 
 itinerary will depend on the conditions and the group. You can expect to
  paddle for several hours each day\, with many breaks along the way. The
 re will also be plenty of time for exploring and relaxing on the islands
 . Your guide will choose a route that takes maximum advantage of the win
 d direction and tidal currents\, while ensuring that the group moves at 
 a pace that is comfortable for all participants.
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LOCATION:1 Cutter Street\, Portland\,  Maine  04103\,  US
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