Bass Harbor Head Light

The only lighthouse on Mount Desert Island is the Bass Harbor Head Light located on a granite hill in, ah, Bass Harbor. Overlooking Blue Hill Bay this lighthouse was built in 1858 and is still operated today by the U. S. Coast Guard. The Bass Harbor Light is red... 4 seconds of red light, 3 flashes and a single dark second. This journey takes you down to the southernmost tip of MDI. There sits a small parking lot that when you look seaward you can see the red light just above lawn level. A short hike and a whole lotta steps and you enter onto the famed granite rocks along the shore. From here you can get some pictures, watch the waterfowl catch breakfast or again just enjoy the view. You could do all of this if it wasn't for moron tourists who feel the need to be in front. Not taking pictures. Not marveling at a 151 year old light that is still serving. No, just hanging out without regards to the guys with the cameras who would appreciate a picture of this beautiful monument not be fouled by them. Sit over here behind me or go back to the car, either way move along. I spoke to another guy with his tripod and camera, he said he would use masking to eliminate this problem. I told him I'd just clone a rock over them if I had to. Oh, yeah, no blue sky here. This was our week in Maine. At least it wasn't raining. What else would expect for July?