Located on a gentle slope on Frazer Point, next to a path leading to the restroom facility, is an upright sign entitled, "Exploring Schoodic."
The sign's title appears over an aerial view of a peninsula with a rugged coastline. The land-mass is partially surrounded by deep blue water.
An arrow points to the park entrance on Frazer Point on the west coast. "You Are Here." A one-way road 6 miles long loops around the tip of the peninsula, traveling along the rocky shore and past tranquil forests. Text notes that the distance around the entire Schoodic Peninsula, through Birch Harbor and Winter Harbor, is 11 miles.
Symbols show locations of parking lots, restrooms, picnic grounds, hiking trails, and spots where drinking water can be found in the summer months. More information is available at the Schoodic Education and Research Center.
Text reads: "As the only part of Acadia National Park on the mainland, Schoodic gets fewer visitors than Mount Desert Island, allowing you to enjoy this place away from the crowds." An inset shows a map of the park with the Schoodic Peninsula's Winter Harbor a short ferry-ride from Mount Desert Island's Bar Harbor.
Text appears with four small photographs arranged in pairs over the image of a frothy wave breaking over rocks:
A bicyclist rides along a paved road. "Share the road. Watch for cars, buses, bikes, and wildlife. Carry plenty of water and obey the rules of the road. Bicyclists must follow one-way traffic and be prepared to ride the full 11-mile loop."
A woman and a child of about ten hold a dog on a leash as they stand on dry rocks at a safe distance from the ocean. "Play it safe. The shoreline can be deadly. Rocks and algae are slippery, the water is cold, and the waves can be strong and sudden. Dramatic tide changes can leave you stranded."
A few students help a researcher conduct a population survey of tidepool creatures. "Get involved. The Schoodic Education and Research Center connects the public to current park research through education, lectures, and citizen science programs."
A gray-and-white gull perches atop a rock. "Keep it natural. Don't feed gulls or other park wildlife. Human food and garbage is not healthy for animals and can turn them into aggressive pests."
