08/30/2026
At Mowry Beach in the little town of Lubec, Maine…you’ll find one of the state’s most remote but beautiful little beaches, where quiet shoreline, wide-open views, and the huge Downeast tides make every visit feel a little different. The beach stretches for about 1.2 miles, with the 48-acre Mowry Beach Preserve protecting 1,800 feet of shoreline overlooking Lubec Channel and Campobello Island in Canada. At low tide, the water pulls far back and leaves broad stretches of sand, rocks, tide pools, driftwood, and plenty of room for beachcombing and searching for sea glass. One of the coolest sights appears near the low-tide line, where old rooted tree stumps from a long-submerged forest can still be seen, a reminder that sea level here was once much lower. The preserve also has a 1,700-foot wooden boardwalk that winds through coastal scrub, past a sphagnum bog and cattail swamp, before reaching the shore. The South Lubec shoreline is also recognized by the State of Maine as an Important Bird Area, so migrating songbirds are common throughout the area. It’s a peaceful place for a slow walk, photos, birdwatching, or simply enjoying one of Maine’s easternmost sandy beaches without the crowds.
