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Article: Down east of Eden: for generations, the rocky shores of Maine have drawn city dwellers seeking refuge. Leslie Bennetts discovers a few outcroppings where you can escape the crowds and have the sea spray to yourself.(TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK)(State overview)
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- Town & Country
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- April 1, 2009
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NO MATTER HOW much you love your life, there are times when you long for escape. One minute you're staring at the papers on your desk, and suddenly you're imagining crystalline waves crashing onto a jagged shoreline with thrilling explosions of foaming white spray. You're basking on a sun-warmed rock with your beloved....
How many hours do otherwise productive citizens spend annually wishing they were in Maine? Far too many, judging by the throngs that come to enjoy its magnificent natural beauty every year. Among the biggest draws is Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, whose largest settlement was once named Eden--an apt ...