Shackford Head State Park, Nature park in Eastport, Maine, US.
Description
Shackford Head State Park is a 90-acre nature reserve in Eastport featuring interconnected walking trails that wind through woodlands and open areas. The paths lead visitors to a rocky headland that rises roughly 170 feet above sea level and offers views of the surrounding landscape.
History
The park takes its name from Captain John Shackford, who arrived in 1783 after the Revolutionary War and used Broad Cove as an anchorage for his vessel. During the early 1900s, five Civil War-era ships were burned for salvage materials on the Cony Beach area within the park.
Culture
The park stands as a testament to local conservation efforts, as residents successfully prevented the construction of an oil refinery in the 1970s.
Practical
The trails are open year-round, though conditions vary with the seasons and weather patterns along the coast. Wear sturdy footwear since paths can be uneven and the coastal environment tends to be windy and damp.
Did you know?
Five Civil War-era ships were burned for salvage at Cony Beach within the park boundaries during the early 1900s.
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