Bar Harbor Ghost Tours

05/06/2026

A mild summer on deck for Maine lovers! Book your ghost tour early with us!

As spring continues to be damp and dour, the National Weather Service predicts won't be much better for Maine in the summer of 2026

05/01/2026

We are officially open for the 2026 season! Share far and wide with your friends and anyone who is coming to Bar Harbor or Acadia National Park!

04/19/2026

Scientists recently uncovered one of the world's largest known aggregations of wild bees beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York.

Researchers from Cornell University estimated that approximately 5.5 million ground-nesting bees, primarily the solitary species Andrena regularis, or regular mining bee, emerged from the soil in spring 2023.

This massive population occupied about 6,500 square meters, equivalent to more than 200 typical honeybee hives packed into a small 1.5-acre plot—far denser than usual for such insects.

The discovery began accidentally when a lab technician collected several bees while walking through the cemetery and realized the scale of activity.

These bees are solitary rather than social like honeybees; each female digs her own underground nest to lay eggs, yet they form dense communal nesting sites.

The cemetery's undisturbed, well-drained soil has supported this thriving colony for decades, with records of Andrena regularis dating back to at least 1935, making it likely one of the oldest documented aggregations.

This underground "bee city" highlights the ecological value of cemeteries as refuges for pollinators. These bees play a vital role in spring pollination of wildflowers and crops, contributing significantly to biodiversity and food production.

Experts emphasize the need to protect such natural nesting habitats from development, as paving them over could instantly eliminate millions of essential pollinators. The finding underscores how hidden urban green spaces sustain remarkable wildlife.

04/02/2026

It’s official! After publishing Haunted Bar Harbor less than a year ago, our book was written into a children’s adaptation by Carie Juettner as part of Acadia Publishing’s Spooky America series! We are thrilled to see this in print. Now vacationers and ghost enthusiasts all over the world and of all ages have two versions to choose from! ❤️👻

03/22/2026

We can’t wait to see you soon but today are keeping it warm and cozy inside, researching history and ghost stories. We have some exciting new things to share on tour for 2026!

01/27/2026

Ghost ride. 🐶 👻

Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff's Department.

01/26/2026

Browsing through the bookstore and look what we found! Even the ghosts know it’s a good read on a stormy winter day.

12/24/2025

From our hearth to yours, have a wonderful and joyous holiday season! Don’t forget to tell a ghost story or two. #2025

12/07/2025

Source - October Mist on Instagram, Dec 2025

12/07/2025

The dramatic entrance I'd make too if I had a haunted staircase. ❄️👻🕯️