Solitude is encreasingly tough to come by. And there are problems other than over-crowding. On top of that, coming here is becoming a costly proposition. Bar Harbor has become increasingly expensive, with nearly all new accommodations, shops, and restaurants designed for people with plenty of disposable cash. It would be a perfect playground for ecotourists-many of whom may be on a tight budget.
Camping can be cheap.
The Maine Woods National Park would encompass the wildest first 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail as well as the headwaters of Maine's major rivers. Many of the attractions in this park would be free. Which isn't to say that the Maine Woods National Park would not provide opportunities for entrepreneurs. With lakes to canoe, whitewater rapids to raft, trails to hike, and mountains to climb, there would be plenty for guides and outfitters to do. Nobody wants Millinocket or Greenville to become clones of Bar Harbor, but these places could use an economic shot in the arm.