Down East Weekend Package for 2
The Weekend Package had a value of almost $175 and included the following:
Reservations for two for:
The package also includes a $25 gift certificate to Helen's Restaurant.
Travel to and from Jonesport, Maine IS NOT included as part of the package.
Read the brief descriptions below, check your calendars, and then register if you can take advantage of this package.
The highlight of any trip to the area is a boat trip out to Machias Seal Island
to see the nesting Puffins and Razorbills. Unlike other trips where the boat
just circles an island, you can land on Machias Seal Island (weather conditions
and number of participants permitting) and view these birds from blinds.
As Captain Barna Norton says,
"This is the only place in the world where you can have Puffins on the roof
of your blind, Puffins 8 feet from you, and a Puffin singing to it's
young - right under the floor of the blind!"
Other species that frequent the island include Common Murre, Black Guillemot,
and Artic Tern. Pelagic birds and sea mammals including seals, whales,
and porpoises are also possible as you travel to and from the island.
Captains Barna and John Norton have the most experience in the area and
have a boat with many extra safety features.
The trip normally leaves at 7:00am from Jonesport. It takes around 1 1/2 to 2 hours to get
to the island and you get around 3 hours on the island to observe the birds.
The trip usually returns to Jonesport by 1-2pm.
Note: Weather conditions can cause the trip to be cancelled or can prevent landing on the island. The Canadian Wildlife Service strictly enforces the number of visitors to the island each day which may also prevent some people from landing on the island. In this case a trip around the island is still highly rewarding and preferred by some people in any case.
Since 1980, guests have been coming back to Tootsie's; a clean, comfortable,
friendly and "homey" place. Charlotte Beal welcomes you to her home
with 3 rooms and a shared bath. The home is immaculate and the
full breakfasts and friendly conversation are
a great way to start off the day.
Tootsie's is only minutes away from the Jonesport Harbor where the Puffin
trip departs. It is also conveniently located to several of the other
local birding attractions such as The Nature Conservancy's Great Wass Island.
Birding all day can build a hearty appetite and Helen's is a great
place to recharge. The freshest seafood and daily specials are sure
to please.
Make sure you save room for a piece of one of Helen's World Famous Pies.
Helen's is now also open on Route 3 in Ellsworth!