Pemaquid Point, with its dramatic streaks of granite reaching to the sea, squeezed and shaped by massive movements thousands of years ago, would be a fascinating place to visit even without its pretty white lighthouse. The spot is one of the most visited attractions of the Maine coast, receiving more than 100,000 visitors each year.
The picket fence, which is a work of art, is worth the trip alone. The light keeper's house is now a museum, and there is an art gallery at the park, but the best part of this trip is climbing around on the point itself, enjoying the spectacular scenery and taking the inevitable photo of the light reflected tidal pool. The Lighthouse is open in season from 9am to 5pm
What a dramatic angle for a photo. It really does illustrate how spectacular the rocks are at Pemaquid.
To me (as a photographer) Pemaquid is probably my favorite Maine lighthouse. I have been there at least a dozen tmes, but every trip is still like my first. Love, love, love Pemaquid!
Posted by: Michele Stapleton | June 08, 2010 at 05:41 AM