Spectacular Sunrise at Land's End on Bailey Island, Maine
A completely cloudless sky turns pink, orange, and gold as the sun nears the horizon. Waves crash on the rocky Maine shore. Slowly the gold glowing orb edges up over the horizon, casting liquid gold reflections on the waves.
Bailey Island, Maine
Sold Bailey Island captures the hearts and minds of all who visit it. What makes this small island such a treasure? It could be the island's incredible natural beauty, access to the water or the strong sense of community. Real estate on the island has only increased in popularity. It was said that when Elroy Johnson (the model used for the state to Maine fishermen found on the tip of Bailey Island, in Portland and in Washington DC) went to borrow $500 from the bank, he was asked for collateral. He offered his house on Bailey Island. The banker was quick to tell him that the entire island wouldn't be worth $500.
In 2012, five properties were sold on Bailey island with an average sale price of $276k. In 2013, eleven sales averaged $545k. In 2014, ten sales came in at an astounding average of $716k. Over the past few years there have been sales ranging from $51k to $1.9 million dollars, so it is hard to estimate an exact value. During the past year, eleven property listings on the island have expired or been withdrawn, so not everything is selling at the rate sellers expect.
Whatever the price, Bailey Island is still a very special place for those who have a slice of it to enjoy!
Roxanne York (Bailey Island Realtor.)
Giant's Stairs on Bailey Island, Maine
Created by CreativeMarketingAndLearning.com, this video is part of the When in Maine, See This series. These short videos feature free or inexpensive things to do and see in the great State of Maine.
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The Giant’s Stairs is located on Bailey Island, which is just about an hour form Portland. Just go to Brunswick, Cooks Corner, then follow Route 24. It will take you right to Bailey Island. Once on the island, look for Washington Avenue on your left. About a mile down on Washington Avenue, you’ll see the Episcopal Church, which is where you want to park. Of course, the only time you can’t park at the church is on Sunday mornings, so you may want to keep that in mind when you plan your trip.
At the church, look for this sign and walk down this road. There is a little area at the end of the road for loading and unloading, but it’s not very big. It might hold one car, but it will be a tight squeeze to turn any vehicle around here. If you happen to be riding a bicycle, just beyond this is a metal bicycle rack where you can lock up your bike.
The trail is a nice, gravel path; about ¼ mile long. It runs between the ocean and some beautiful private homes. Please be respectful of people’s private property.
I took my time walking the trail, as there’s lots to see along the way. Here are some random shots of the rocks and the water.
I love these flowers. They have several names, including Touch-me-not, Jewelweed and Snapweed. When their seed pods are ripe, all you have to do is lightly touch them and they explode. They have this little spiral vine inside the pod that seems to act as a spring, and it uncoils and blows the seeds all around. It’s very cool.
I think this is Swamp Dewberry, which is native to Maine. It’s mixed in with Rugosa Rose or Salt Spray Rose, which is not native. It actually came from Europe in the mid 19th century. Here’s a rose hip, which is used to make rose hip jam, jelly, teas, oils, wine….you name it. There seem to be a ton of recipes for rose hips. Although they aren’t native, they sure seem to grow like crazy around here.
Okay…here we are…the star attraction. Here’s the plaque at the head of the Giants Stairs. Here’s a short video and some pictures of the rocks.
You may want bring a chair and a good book and spend a little time here. Between the scenery and the roar of the ocean, it won’t take long to unwind at the Giant’s Stairs Trail on Bailey Island.
Hurricane Sandy hits Bailey Island Maine with strong winds Lands End Video 2 The morning after
Hurricane Sandy hits Bailey Island Maine with strong winds. I took video of these trees well because they were looking a bit unstable in all that wind. This is the result the next morning...No power to the southern end of Bailey Island.
Maine 02 - Land's End
Baily Island is off the coast of Brunswick, Maine. AT the end of the island is a place called Land's End.
CRIBSTONE BRIDGE Bailey Island Maine
Bailey Island now has the only Cribstone bridge in the world. A contract was signed in 1926, with construction beginning on the Bailey Island Bridge in 1927 and finishing in 1928. The engineer for the project was Llewelyn N. Edwards, bridge engineer for the Maine State Highway Commission.[2]
Tevake getting to Bailey Island, Maine
A happy moment gettting to Bailey Island on Tevake to start a new season Sailing Tevake Sailng Charters. Staring Perry Davis and Casco Cat
Schooner Alert Bailey Island Maine
Schooner ALERT of TEVAKE Sailing Charters in Harpswell, Bailey Island, Maine sails daily June to October from Cooks Lobster House on Garrison Cove Road.
Join your Captains Bethany and Perry on their 71 foot schooner ALERT to sail and explore the Midcoast waters of Casco Bay, Maine.
The angry wave Bailey Island Maine
A wave compilation from January 2016 storm that hit the coast of Bailey Island with Vengeance.
Big Bailey Island wave
One of the biggest waves on the back shore of bailey Island Maine
Bailey Island Cribstone Bridge
This is a cribstone bridge (It's called Bailey Island bridge ) It is recorded to be the only cribstone bridge in the world... It is located in Harpswell Maine on Harpswell Island Road.in Cumberland County Maine .
Mr. R and I spent the day at the coast.. We drove 200 miles and both very tired at the end of the day...
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Hurricane Sandy Bailey Island Maine Driftwood Inn Huge Waves different angle 2
Hurricane Sandy Bailey Island Maine Driftwood Inn Huge Waves different angle
Surf Pounds the rocky shores of Bailey Island Maine
December storm 2012 the Surf Pounds the rocky shores of Bailey Island Maine
CRIBSTONE BRIDGE - Bailey Orrs Islands MAINE
Renewing the legend - just a few pics tossed together, 11/2010 SORRY, THE MUSIC ISN'T WORKING UNLESS YOU EXPAND THE VIEW! PLEASE DO SO.
Hurricane Sandy Beats up Bailey Island Maine with10 to 15 foot seas
Hurricane Sandy Beats up Bailey Island...Even the day after the storm it is still pounding the shores of Bailey Island Maine...What a show bet it was even worse in New York and New Jersey...we're just seeing the edge of the storm.
ASMR Bailey Island Maine Back Shore storm January 2016
ASMR This was taken down by Giant Stairs on Bailey Island Maine in January 2016 along the Back Shore.
Hurricane Irene on a Private Island in Maine (Oar Island)
This is taken from the porch of the cottage we stayed in on Oar Island, Maine. We spent a week-long vacation here and most of the time the weather was perfect... just not when a hurricane decided to swing by.
You can see what it usually looks like on the owners' website -
I tried to show the whitecaps on the waves out in the river, but I'm not sure they really come through. This part of the river is really sheltered so usually it was very calm and easy boating; actually this was the only time I saw the water so rough. Great fun!
Surf Sounds at the Driftwood Inn, Bailey Island, Maine
This is just a little something to listen to when you're missing the sea sounds of coastal Maine. I guess I recorded this expecting to miss this gorgeous place the moment I left...so glad for the foresight.
Best beach -popham state park - Phippsburg maine.
Best beach - popham state park - Phippsburg maine. Low tide you can walk out to the island
10/3/2015 High Tide East End
Video of the Major Tidal Flood on East End of OIB, NC