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East Coast National Parks Tour: Nine Parks and Much More!

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Portland Head Light September/November After returning to Point Sebago on the 20th, we spent the day on Friday catching up on "housekeeping" chores. Saturday dawned bright and sunny so we headed to Cape Elizabeth.  Located close to Portland, Cape Elizabeth is filled with picturesque homes that overlook a rocky coast with views of Casco Bay and its islands.  Its most famous attraction is the Portland Head Light, the world's most photographed lighthouse.  The park where the lighthouse is located was once the site of Fort Williams and there are numerous walking paths, a cliff walk offering spectacular views and a newly planted Arboretum. Head Light Sign Head Light Point The Fort Climbing on the Rocks USS Eagle Bell Enjoying the Day Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse 3 Checking for texts.....connectivity in Maine is rare We enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Lighthouse and then returned to Sebago as it had begun to get cold.  M...