Somes Sound
Some of the most diverse and dramatic scenery in the United States is found in Acadia National Park. The landscape was chiseled out by glacial movements thousands of years ago. In addition to the rugged granite coastline, multitude of islands, mountain peaks, lakes and ponds, the glaciers gouged out a u-shaped valley surrounded by steep cliffs that nearly bisects Mount Desert Island. This geological anomaly is known as Somes Sound. more info
The position of Somes Sound in Mount Desert Island makes the Island appear like a lobster claw from the air. This body of water is approximately 175 feet deep at its deepest point and is over 100 feet deep in several areas. Though many refer to Somes Sound as the only fjord on the eastern coast of the United States, it does not have all the true characteristics of mountain fjord. A better depiction is a fjard – a small glacial embayment. Somes Sound offers some excellent padding adventures for canoers or kayakers. The small hamlet of Somesville, Maine rests on the shore and there is a little known campground in the area as well. Not visited as frequently as other sites on Mount Desert Island, Somes Sound offers solitude and a spot for quiet contemplation.
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