Discover the Largest Tidal Whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere in Eastport, Maine

The easternmost part of the United States is a region unlike any other. With rocky, jagged coastlines and deep, lush forest, it’s remote and largely undisturbed. However, those who know where to look will uncover hidden gems at every turn. In this season 3 segment of “Weekends with Yankee” (episode 306), we are in Eastport, Maine, home to the largest tidal whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere. The whirlpool is a result of unique geological conditions and currents. Other than the whirlpool, the ocean here is teaming with wildlife from seals to dolphins and whales. Its untapped, raw beauty creates an allure like no other.

About Weekends with Yankee

Produced by GBH, Boston’s preeminent public media producer, Weekends with Yankee is a Telly Award–winner in theTourism/Travel category and was recently nominated for Best New Series and Best Travel Program by The Taste Awards. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development, Maine Office of Tourism, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, The Barn Yard, American Cruise Lines, and Grady-White Boats.