Where to find Maine’s 2nd-largest lighthouse and the state’s cutest bird

This story was originally published in July 2019.

You might’ve already heard we’re crazy about Atlantic puffins here at the BDN. In fact, BDN bird columnist Bob Duchesne has declared them Maine’s “sexiest bird,” and regularly documents his trips on Maine puffin tours.

Atlantic puffins are found nowhere else in the U.S., and with just a hop, skip and a jump Down East, you, too, can see these adorable creatures for yourself.

This week, we’re taking a journey to Petit Manan, where you can spot the state’s second-largest lighthouse and, of course, the cutest bird.

Still not convinced? Watch the video below to learn why the Atlantic puffin is Maine’s “sexiest bird.”