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the land within the borders of the town of Winter Harbor, and could increase its population by 25%. These plans have been the subject of controversy among local residents concerned about the effects of development on the environment and on local communities. Other controversies have come up regarding the identities of the Winter Harbor ownership group and their development activities in New Mexico. In
December 2008, two Maine architectural firms that had been local partners of the Italian partnership group withdrew from the project, citing financial disputes and differences in philosophy over the nature of the project and community involvement.
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Schoodic Woods Campground is located on the mainland Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia National Park. It is the only campground located on the mainland of the national park and is about 3 miles southeast of Winter Harbor. The Schoodic Woods Campground is typically open from late May until October. The
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National Park. The proposal also calls for a ban on gasoline-powered vehicles on the loop road in the Schoodic section of Acadia National Park; the loop road would be converted into a carriage road limited to human- and electric-powered vehicles. The project would develop 40% of
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RVs and trailers are allowed in the campground but must be within the maximum length allowed. There are no showers at this campground but there are fire rings and grills available for guests to use. Setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a campfire (including charcoal) is prohibited.
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Schoodic Point, Blueberry Hill, and the Anvil. Many of the developed features of the park, including some of its hiking trails, service roads, and comfort stations, were built by crews of the
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Ancient magma flows formed this black dike at Schoodic Head.
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Wright, Virginia M. "Schoodic: The Secret Side of Acadia".
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561:"End of an Era: NSGA Winter Harbor to Close Its Doors"
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664:"Winter Harbor Planners Review Eco-resort"
585:. friendsofschoodic.org. November 22, 2005
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