Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park, Nature reserve in Brooksville, Maine
The 1,345-acre sanctuary encompasses coastal woodlands, wetlands, rocky shores, and meadows along the waters of Penobscot Bay near Brooksville.
Anita Harris established the sanctuary in 1971 by donating 1,230 acres of land she had acquired throughout the 1960s in Brooksville.
The sanctuary maintains the John & Christina Bakeman Cemetery within its grounds, connecting visitors to the region's early settler heritage.
The park offers 11 miles of trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, with access points at Tom Cod Cove for kayaking and canoeing.
The sanctuary extends beyond the mainland to include the separate Holbrook Island, which features additional trails and coastal exploration opportunities.
Location: Maine
Inception: 1971
Website: https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=9
GPS coordinates: 44.35530,-68.79690
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:58
Maine features state parks, lighthouses and historic sites. The region includes waterfalls, lakes, islands and coastal areas. Visitors find old forts, hiking trails and nature preserves. The landscape ranges from mountain areas to sandy beaches. Parks like Baxter and Acadia allow exploration of wilderness.
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