Vinalhaven Island Community
Experience Maine’s largest offshore island, Vinalhaven, a unique rural island community in Penobscot Bay.
Students on this trip will explore the island of Vinalhaven, known for its rich granite history, working waterfront, and tight-knit island community. They will engage with local organizations such as the Vinalhaven Historical Society and Vinalhaven Eldercare to learn about the island’s heritage and intergenerational connections. Accommodations will include access to kitchen and shower facilities. Note: this trip requires travel on the Rockland Ferry out to Vinalhaven. Please reach out (mckeenotrips@bowdoin.edu) if traveling by boat is a concern.
If you have any questions about the trip or the equipment list, please do not hesitate to contact us at mckeenOtrips@bowdoin.edu.
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