Basin Preserve

Enjoyed the fresh air and wonderful views.

We spent 2 hours or more here and walk all around the point to take in the views. Not a bad walk with low difficulty. We sat and enjoyed the view in the later part of the day. Loved it!

a wildlife adventure

The Bassin is not to be missed if you are up for a kayak that will take you within feet of amazing encounters with wildlife. In the space of less than two hours, we came within several feet of seals ...

Bring your camera

Gorgeous views, took lots of pictures. Beautiful and peaceful with hiking trails. May get to see seals!

The Quiet Beauty of Nature

I've been here about 50 times. Each time the beauty of the Basin is more apparent than the last. It's a great place to sit on the rocks and listen to the wind, or watch the seals swim by, or bald eagl...

Bring your binoculars!

"Lose yourself" on the meandering hiking trails that will lead you to the well-known Seal Basin. The Vinalhaven Land Trust has done a masterful job clearing and mapping trails to ultimately lead one ...