Jordan Pond and the Bubbles

About this spectacle

Jordan Pond sits in the heart of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, Maine — a glacially carved lake renowned for its extraordinary water clarity and the twin rounded hills called the Bubbles rising symmetrically behind its northern shore. Visitors strolling the shoreline path are rewarded with one of the most photographed mirror reflections in the American Northeast: the Bubbles' granite domes doubling in the glassy surface on calm mornings. The surrounding forest, a mix of spruce, fir, and hardwoods, erupts in fiery color in autumn while summer brings lush green framing. The gentle carriage-road network nearby allows for extended exploration. The famous Jordan Pond House serves popovers on its lawn overlooking the water — a tradition that adds a distinctly civilized charm to the wilderness scene. Wildlife including loons and osprey can be spotted on or above the water.

When to go

May — Nov, peak Sep — Oct

Getting there

Nearest airport: BHB. Nearest city: Bangor.

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