Rocks and Fog at Reid State Park, Maine

Rocks and Fog at Reid State Park, Georgetown, Maine.

When I think of Maine, I think of foggy, rugged coastline pounded by waves. The sound of a distant muffled fog horn warns of hull rendering rocks ahead. All these elements are present at Reid State Park on the Atlantic coast. The park is unique as it has rugged granite rocks, sand dunes, long white sand beaches bordered by wild pink beach roses as well as tidal marsh areas. Due to the diversity of terrain it is fertile ground for painting expeditions. I have painted there many times and am never bored.

This Summer we took canvas chairs and set them up under pine trees next to the ocean. The sound of breaking waves and the caress of cool wind coming off the sea made it the best place to spend a hot summer afternoon.

Reid State Park is the first State owned saltwater beach. The land was donated to the State of Maine in 1946 by wealthy Georgetown resident Walter E. Reid. The park is 15 minutes drive from downtown Bath.