Made it to Maine!First stop was in Boothbay, with a quick afternoon visit to Boothbay Harbor, a popular yachting and tourist destination.The next three nights were near Bar Harbor, Maine which is situated just outside Acadia National Park.
Boothbay Harbor, MEBoothbay Harbor, ME – Built in 1901, this footbridge spans 1000’ across the inner harbor, connecting the two sides of town.Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, ME – Known as the first place in the US to see the sunrise (at least for part of the year), you need a reservation to drive up to the highest point in Acadia National Park.
Precipice Trail, Acadia National Park, ME – If your hiking as been lacking a good upper body work out, you may like the Precipice trail. You’ll climb over 1000’ in the first .9 miles…and I do mean CLIMB! (Notice the road and parking lot near the top of the photo…and we’re only halfway up!)
Precipice Trail, Acadia National Park, ME – The ledge walks on the Precipice trail offer amazing views of the eastern portion of the park and coast line.
Precipice Trail, Acadia National Park, ME
Champlain Mt. Summit, Acadia National Park, ME – Made it!
Orange and Black Trail, Acadia National Park, ME – We were a bit early for the fall colors in coastal Maine, but there were a few trees that did their best to give us a show. Here we’re on a loop back trail from the Precipice hike.
Jesup Path, Acadia National Park, Maine – A stroll along the boardwalk through white birch.
Great Meadow, Acadia National Park, MaineJordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine – Following the path around the shores of Jordan Pond.South Bubble, Acadia National Park, Maine – the view atop the South Bubble. We combined the Jordan Pond path trail with a climb up South Bubble for a 4.6 mile hike.
Thunder Hole, Acadia National Park, Maine – When the right size waves roll into this inlet, a thunderous sound emanates from the cavern just below the water surface. The lower walkway was closed for obvious reasons!Thunder Hole, Acadia National Park, Maine.
