Bar Island — Attraction in Gouldsboro

So fun… except we tried to drive our car down on the beach at the urging of a New Yorker and got stuck in the sand! 10/10 would not recommend, unless you’ve got 4 wheel drive. Good thing she was outspoken enough to get a bunch of guys to push our car out or else we, along with our rental car, might still be there. Or washed out into the bay, which might not have been too bad lol! Go at low tide, look under rocks for starfish and under seaweed for crabs, you won’t be disappointed! We even found a hermit crab(we let him go of course). Spent hours here, which just flew by. I did find some beach glass, not much though.. cool mollusk shells abound though, along with tons and I mean...

An island accessible during low tide. Access to this island is in downtown bar harbor. During the low tide the ocean recedes to expose the pebbled floor beneath. Access to the island is on foot, by bikes or car. Once you cross the sand bar all modes of transportation have to be parked on the bar and proceed on foot. The island has a short trail to the top however the view is partially obscured by beautiful trees. To avoid getting stranded there be conscious of the tide and plan...

A natural wonder! It’s pretty neat to be able to walk across to an island when the tide is low! But beware!!! When the tide creeps back in, and believe me it sneaks up on you as it is quick but subtle you will get stuck on the island. There is a water taxi that will come and get you for a pretty penny but it’s best to know the tide schedule before you check this...