Swan Island is an island town in Hancock County, Maine. The population is 355 according to the 2020 census. The town can be reached by state ferry from Bass Harbor. Both a wildlife preserve and a ghost town, Swan Island is a unique and fascinating location nestled in the undulating waters of the Kennebec River.
The Winter Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Winter Harbor, Maine. It is located on Mark Island, a small island between the Schoodic Peninsula and Turtle Island, near the main entrance to the town's harbor. The lighthouse, 19 feet (5.8 m) tall, was built in 1856 and decommissioned in 1933; it is no longer a navigational aid and is privately owned.
Winter Harbor is a small, beautiful fishing town located on the Schoodic Peninsula in Hancock County, Maine. The population is 461 according to the 2020 census. Grindstone Neck, another beautiful area of the town, offers stunning views of Mount Desert Island and Bar Harbor. Both of Winter Harbor's lighthouses – Winter Harbor Light and Egg Rock Light – are located on offshore islands and are best viewed from a boat.
