Was going to head down to Cape Cod this weekend, but the weather was looking better downEast. So be it.

I took off for Acadia National Park yesterday morning. I took some pics, but was mostly blasting around MDI on the bike. Anyhow, I'm happy to share the pics I did take. Enjoy.

I must say, of all the places I've been, Acadia National Park, right in my own backyard, is one of the prettiest places I've ever been. I assure you it's about a million times prettier than any photo, and these photos only scratch the surface of the park.



Oh, I did stop on the way in Prospect for a minute at the Penobscot Narrows Bridge.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penobscot_Narrows_Bridge









Also I had to stop in Ellsworth to check out the Veterans Memorial. After all, it's Memorial Day weekend. I seldom drive by them. I did briefly ponder how many people were driving by, barely notice it or consider what it represents, or why they have Monday off from work or school.








Ok, on to MDI. I'm not going to point out the names to every mountain, harbor, etc. You should come check it out for yourself. Trust me.






Egg Rock
















This, Precipice Ledge, I'm just dying to climb. Unfortunately some damn peregrines are nesting or something till mid-August. Oh, well, another time.





actually, I think this pic is a different mountain,  but it looked like this one, but bigger.





















































oh, rly?







Just playing with the zoom feature a little





and who doesn't love beavers





Seawall area















a little seaweed for ya












this fog bell is about 120 years old































and finally, I saw this on the wall at a little convenience store on MDI, it made me laugh.





and that's that. I'm going to try to get right back over there soon with a nice, young lady I've been seeing lately. I think every time I've been to Acadia before, the only things I've checked out were Cadilac Mountain and Schoodic Point, so this was a nice change of pace to look around a little further. This was more of a bike trip, but I'm hoping to get back over there soon and do some of the hiking trails, carriage roads, and whatnot. So much to see and life is short. Get on it.

Next time go up on Cadillac Mountain to catch the first sunrise in the US.

Cool pix.

awesome pics thanks for sharing

Pepperidge Farms Remembahs!



Sorry, I think of that every time I see one of those lobster boats.

excellant pics. Wife and I went to Bar Harbor for our honeymoon and spent alot of time hiking around Acadia. I really like that area very much.

Thanks

J-

Nice pics.  

Maine is one of my favorite places anywhere, and MDI is one of my favorite places in Maine.  First wife and kids and I spent two weeks in Maine and the majority of that on MDI in '85.  Third wife, stepdaughter, and I spent three weeks in Maine in '00 but only spent a couple days on MDI.  I recognize many of the places in your pics.  The wife and I are talking about going back next year again.  (FRESH Lobster, Yeah!)

Nice shots. I went to UMO many years ago. LOVE THE STATE!!!! Nothing but fond memories.

I was there probably 10 years ago. It's a pretty sweet place, but was in the 50s in July. I was ill prepared.

Cool pics. Reminds me of my trip to Bar Harbor about 3 years ago. It was in late summer/early fall and the trees were beautiful.

Cool pics.  I've never been there, but looks pretty nice.

I bet that's nice. I always go up Cadillac when I'm there, I was trying to see some new places this time.

I'll take that as a compliment.

Maine'll be right here for you when you move home.

Great pics. Looks like you had a fantastic day. I sure do miss my bike rides all thru central KY or down the coast of FL. Not much better in this world than cruising along on a nice two lane hwy, smelling and hearing the world around you. One day i'm going to get up there and put a dent in the Lobster population.

My bike would be pissed if I hadn't snuck a pic of her in there!

Thanks!

The bike's in there... sort of

Thanks for posting.  The ex and I went there and enjoyed a really laid-back weekend.  We stayed here , these IMMACULATE little cabins at a mom & pop place.

If you go, be sure to have those popover things at Jordan Pond and walk the carriage roads.  These were roads laid out by the Rockefellers (I think) to take carriage rides on around the island, and were designed toae advantage of the views.  No cars- just foot traffic.

I wanted to check out the carriage roads, but I'm going to have to do it another time. I think you're right about the Rockefellers.

My impression of the carriage roads is that they give you an awesome view of the interior of the park. A lot of cobblestone roads, bridges etc.

eta- actually, I haven't been on a bicycle in years, but that would be a pretty cool way to check them out too. Then you could stop and go at your own leisure.

Just the name.

Our only desert is in Freeport. http://www.desertofmaine.com/ I have little idea what it's all about, but I made plans last night to check it out with a lady friend on Monday, a week from today.




Interesting. copy/pasted from wikipedia-


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Desert_Island

Man do I miss New England.  

Thanks for sharing!

Well, bring a camera and check out those carriage roads for me, would ya? I live 100 miles from MDI but it's hard to get up there sometimes, work work work you know.

Awesome, thank you!!

well why not, I'll shamelessly borrow someone elses photobucket pics. Carriage trails




























more of the coast

Great pics in this thread!

A couple of years ago, my wife and I flew up to Manchester, NH, and then drove up the coast to Acadia (a nice, long Fourth of July mini-vacation).  It's a beautiful area.  

Oh, and the blueberry pie...  

Once again you bring a tear to my eye with your pix of that great state.

Great pictures, thanks for sharing.



About 30 or so years ago, I did a lot of tromping around in that area.  Brings back some good memories.

Amazing pictures, thank you for sharing.

That huge grey house is nice.  Wonder what something like that goes for.

I don't even want to know. I imagine the property taxes alone would make my jaw drop.

Probably a Martha Stewart or somebody.

Once again, great job!

Nice pics.  Where is the Red October?

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1208793

That's incredible. I'd never heard about that.  That's in the Penobscot River just a couple miles North of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. I'm going to have to check that out.

Thanks!

Friendship is a really pretty area, I hope your stay is great. Endless things to see down there. The lighthouse at Marshall Point isn't very far from there, it's the one that Forrest Gump ran out to in the movie. My parents actually went there today.

Nice pics. I live and work in the area and I see it every day.  It's beautiful here but the employment is sure taking a hit.

Thanks SW..........been a while.........a loooong while since I've been in that neck-o-da-woods.
Great pix.

Do you see it before Quoddy Point?


ETA.................Is Perry's Nut House still as nutty as it was?

Nice photos as usual. Maine is a beautiful sate and I hope to visit there someday with my wife.

I'm incredibly jealous. MDI is gorgeous. I've put myself on a quest to see Isle De Haut someday soon, too.

hahaha. Turns out this is a hoax. I was going to go check it out today. Oh, well.

Well, I did check it out today. I see someone today has added a red x over the google earth pic of the sub.


First I stopped at Sears Island http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears_Island
These are two pics from the west side of the island. There's actually a causeway to drive to it now, but it used to be a tidal road.







Alright, here's my wild goose chase. I was in the area anyway, figured I'd check it out.














I did leave something to perpetuate the myth though...