Eagle Island, South Harpswell, Maine, West Harpswell, ME...

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Eagle Island was once the summer home of Arctic explorer Admiral Robert Peary. It is now a historic site maintained by the state and open to the public during daylight hours. There is a cottage furnished much the way it was during Peary?s residence with some of the family?s personal belongings on display. It was here that his wife, Josephine, received his telegram on September 6, 1909, stating that trails.com
- Eagle Island State Historic Site was the summer home of Admiral Robert E. Peary. The island allows visitors from June 15 through Labor Day for picnicking and viewing historical landmarks. For a small fee, visitors may tour the Admiral's home. A small hiking trail is available for island explorations. wildernet.com

activity: Sea Kayaking
city: South Harpswell
distance (miles): 4
elevation gain (feet): Minimal
local contacts: Bureau of Parks and Lands Southern Region, Friends of Pearys Eagle Island
local maps: USGS South Harpswell
publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
skill level: Easy to moderate
state: Maine
trail type: Loop
place type: landmark
attractions: - Eagle Island was the summer home of North Pole explorer, Admiral Robert E. Peary. The island is equipped with a pier which makes visitation possible throughout the summer for picnickers, nature enthusiasts and history buffs. The Peary family home is open for touring. A hiking trail also...
climate: - The Greater Portland and Casco Bay Region sees daytime winter temperatures averaging above 18 degrees Fahrenheit (above -8 Celsius). Summers are pleasant and rarely experience hot days. The visitor can expect daytime temperatures to range above 68 degrees Fahrenheit (above 20 Celsius). The...
location: eagle island state historic site, maine state parks, historic sites & public reserved lands
location link: http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=mehsei&cu_id=1, http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=mesp&cu_id=1
recreation: - Viewing and touring historical sites, viewing spectacular scenery, picnicking and hiking are enjoyed on Eagle Island State Historic Site. Private transportation must arranged. Park offices has the seasonal detail information.