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A beach in Maine has cracked a list of best beaches in the country, joining the ranks of those in well-known beach destinations like California, Florida and Hawaii.
Travel company Lonely Planet ranked Sand Beach in Acadia National Park as the 16th best beach in the United States and the “best for walking trails” in a ranking released early March.
It was the only beach in New England to make it onto the list, which featured 23 beaches across the country.
Sand Beach in Acadia is one of country’s best beaches
Lonely Planet ranked Sand Beach in Acadia National Park the nation’s 16th best beach.
What they said: “Sand Beach may be the best spot to dip your toes in the sand at Maine’s famed Acadia National Park. If you plan to visit during the popular summer season, expect some big crowds here. But even a visit during the colder months offers gorgeous coastal views at one of New England’s most beloved national parks.”
The entry warned that the water at Sand Beach stays cold all year-round, even in the summer. But luckily, swimming isn’t the only attraction at the beach. It also provides easy access to hiking and biking trails.
Sand Beach is also a year-round destination: visitors can spot vibrant leaf colors in the fall, while the winter offers “gorgeous coastal views.” The largest sandy beach in Acadia, Sand Beach is also a perfect spot for stargazing, according to the National Park Service.
Sand Beach is five miles from Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, which offers shops and restaurants.
What is the best beach in the US?
Lonely Planet ranked Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island in Georgia as the best beach in the country. Its striking feature is the twisted oak branches draping the golden sands, leftover from a maritime forest.
Here’s a full list of the 23 best beaches, according to Lonely Planet.
- Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, Georgia
- Grayton Beach, Florida
- South Beach, Florida
- Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California
- El Matador State Beach, Malibu, California
- Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur, California
- Cannon Beach, Oregon
- Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
- Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland
- Hanalei Bay, Kaua’i, Hawaii
- Oneloa Beach/Big Beach, Maui, Hawaii
- Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington
- Playa Tortuga, Isla Culabrita, Puerto Rico
- Trunk Bay, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
- Treasure Island Beach, Laguna Beach, California
- Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine
- Padre Island National Seashore, Texas
- Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, Florida
- Edisto Beach State Park, South Carolina
- Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida
- Melbourne Beach, Florida
- Hana Beaches, Hana, Maui
- Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Michigan
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition says over the past two weeks its immigrant defense hotline has seen an uptick in reported ICE detentions.
They say this corresponds with a national shift in ICE activity, including bids for local businesses to cooperate with ICE.
In Maine, the arrests follow a broader trend of targeting Black and brown immigrants, including people navigating immigration proceedings.
The coalition, which represents more than 100 organizations, says it’s ready to protect civil and human rights and is urging immigrants to prepare themselves and their families.
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They suggest having the defense hotline ready in case you witness ICE activity, making sure you have important personal documents in case of detention, and reviewing rights around judicial warrants in private spaces, like your home or workplace.
It wouldn’t be Mother’s Day without a stop at the florist.
According to Fox Business, about 154 million flowers are sold during the week of Mother’s Day. So it’s safe to say it was a busy day for stores like Estabrook’s Maine Garden Center and Nursery.
Plenty of families stopped by to pick out flowers on Sunday, looking to choose the perfect bouquet for their moms.
“I think Mother’s Day is tradition, you know, and so it’s great to see families here. We have a lot of new families that have come today for the first time with their young children and their mother. Watching the young kids and seeing how excited they are—their eyes light up at all the beautiful flowers,” Tom Estabrook, president of Estabrook’s, said.
Estabrook says Mother’s Day tends to be a great kickoff to the spring season.
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