• Published

  March 11, 2024
  

  Casco Bay island park honoring North Pole explorer closed for season due to storm damage

  Back-to-back storms in January washed away the only pier at Eagle Island, where Adm. Robert Peary built a summer home.

• Published

  July 4, 2021
  

  Eagle Island: Exploring Admiral Peary’s ‘promised land’

  The state historic site in Casco Bay offers uncrowded beauty, history and insights into the famous explorer's life.

• Published

  July 4, 2021
  

  Photo Album: A trip to Eagle Island

  The 45-minute boat trip to Eagle Island offers the smells and sounds of the ocean air, playful seals and views of many Casco Bay islands. Once there, Eagle Island presents history, panoramic views and the unique summer Admiral Robert Peary home.

• Published

  July 4, 2021
  

  Peary was only white person on his North Pole team

  Admiral Robert Peary’s team consisted of one Black man and four Inuit natives, all skilled in arctic survival.

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  July 4, 2021
  

  What you need to know about visiting Eagle Island

  Eagle Island is only accessible by boat. Private companies offer regular transportation to the island — a roughly 45-minute trip.

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