Blue Hill Peninsula Places
Stonington
Sports and the Outdoors
Old Quarry Ocean Adventures. Old Quarry Ocean Adventures rents bikes, canoes, and kayaks and offers numerous boat trips and tours, starting at $37 per person. Departing from Webb Cove and passing Stonington Harbor en route to the outer islands, Captain Bill Baker's refurbished lobster takes visitors on puffin-watching, whale-watching, sunset, and lighthouse trips. There's also a three-hour Sightseeing and Natural History Eco-Cruise that goes by Crotch Island, which has one of the area's two active stone quarries, and stops at Green Island, where you can take a dip in a water-filled quarry. You'll learn about the region's natural history and the history of Stonington and the local granite industry. There are all-day day trips to bike or kayak on nearby islands, including Isle au Haut. 130 Settlement Rd., Stonington, ME, 04681. 207/367-8977. www.oldquarry.com.
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