Mackworth Island-home of deaf kids 全美唯一位於小島上的聾校－超有趣手語廣角鏡--莉娜手語工作坊

Mackworth Island-home of deaf kids 全美唯一位於小島上的聾校

Mackworth Island
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該島風景優美周圍的步行小徑是緬因州著名的觀光景點之ㄧ
這聾校是該島唯一的建物其他就被樹林綠地及海洋所圍繞全天籠罩在綠意藍海景色極佳歡迎有興趣的人來此造訪最佳季節是每年五月到十月
緬因州有六個月長的冬天照片可見美麗的銀白雪景與蔚藍海天相互輝映
- http://portlandme.about.com/library/weekly/aa031099.htm
The public is allowed on the grounds of the Baxter School for the Deaf in Falmouth to walk the scenic path around the island. The one-mile trail is an easy walk through tall pines at the water's edge, and offers spectacular views of the city of Portland on one side and the islands of Casco Bay on the other. There are several stairways leading to sandy beaches for those who want to stop and explore. The trail can be muddy in spring after a rainstorm.

Description

Source: http://www.trails.org/map_files/mackworth_page_description.html

Mackworth Island is a legislated bird sanctuary approximately 100 acres in size, and is connected to Falmouth by a causeway at the mouth of the Presumpscot River . It is the former home of James Phinney Baxter and of his son, Governor Percival Baxter, and was deeded to the State of Maine in 1943. Currently it is the site of the Baxter School for the Deaf. The island is open to visitors from dawn to dusk. The perimeter path is maintained by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. A detailed trail map can be borrowed from the guard at the gatehouse near the parking area. An outhouse is also available in the parking lot.

This easy trail circles Mackworth Island and offers excellent views of Casco Bay . The trail surface is wood chips and packed soil, which may be slippery when wet, but the terrain is generally level, with moderate slopes not exceeding 10%. There are no steps or other major barriers to wheelchairs on the main loop. Small side trails follow steep slopes to the shore and may be inaccessible to some visitors. A new staircase with handrail has been added to a side trail on the south side of the island.

Points of interest:

Commemorative burial site for the Baxter's dogs and horse
Tiny fairy houses have been created all along the trail

Mackworth Island Seen From Victorian Terrace (See Second photo)

Source - http://www.victorianterrace.com/hiking.html

Mackworth Island is accessible by car and is approximately a five minute drive from Victorian Terrace. There is a beach adjacent to the parking lot on the island. The 1.3 miles of wooded paths follow the waterline around the island. Meadows and stands of trees are also found along the trails. Benches tucked under trees provide a chance to sit and enjoy the ocean view.

Video Link (by a tourist) http://cascobaywebdesign.com/page31/files/page31-1000-pop.html