Maine 2012

Maine is a favorite place for us to visit. Julie was a camp counselor their in her younger days and Rainer has retreated to Hancock Point on several occasions to write books. On this trip we took the Old Canada Road north and then went across the state to Baxter State Park. Next we traveled to Eastport and Lubec with a quick trip to Roosevelt's Campobello International Park just inside the Canadian border. Then we followed the coastline to Bar Harbor and spent a day enjoying Acadia National Park, one of our very favorite places to hike and bike.

Lily Bay State Park Maine
Sunrise on the Kennebec River near Skowhegan, Maine
Kennebec River Maine
Fly fishing on the Penobscot near Millinocket
Fly fishing Golden Road Maine
Reflections at Lily Bay State Park north of Millinocket
Moon Maine
Our search for moose along the Golden Road of northern Maine finally was rewarded
Golden Road Maine Moose
A golden evening at Lily Bay State Park
Lily Bay State Park Maine
Rapids on the Penobscot
Golden Road Maine Rapids
Giving us a final look before wandering into the woods.
Golden Road Maine Moose
Kayaker intensely negotiating the rapids of the Penobscot
Golden Road Kayaking Maine
A wet and fun ride rafting the Penobscot
Golden Road Maine Rafting
We awoke at 4:30 am, drove an hour to Baxter State Park, hiked a mile into Sandy Stream Lake in the dark in hopes of seeing moose feeding at dawn. "Moose are always at Sandy Stream Lake" we were told. We sat for three hours on the rocks waiting but no moose. Yet looking at Mt. Katahdin and its reflection in the lake was a worthwhile reward.
Baxter State Park Maine
Another mountain view and reflection from Sandy Stream Lake
Maine
Beautiful loon on Five Lakes near Millinocket
5 Lakes Lodge Loon Maine
Almost leafless, this tree presents a stark picture against the early morning fog at Five Lakes
5 Lakes Lodge Maine
A view of early morning fog across Five Lakes with Mt. Katahdin in the background
5 Lakes Lodge Maine
The Penobscot River roaring through a canyon along Golden Road in northern Maine
Golden Road Maine
Rapids on the Penobscot River
Golden Road Maine
An invitation to sit and enjoy the view of Five Lakes and Mt. Katahdin
5 Lakes Lodge Maine
In the town of Calais, looking across the Passamaquoddy Bay into St. Stephen, Canada. This is one of the highest tide changes in the world as can be seen on the pillars
Calais Maine
This unique weathervane lets the fish known which way the wind blows. I think that's right!
Lubec Maine
Teddy Roosevelt's summer house located in Roosevelt Campobello International Park, an island on Canadian soil near Eastport, Maine
Campobello Park Maine
Lighthouse on West Quoddy State Park
Sedona Maine
A fishing boat that has seen better days at Campobello Park, Canada, during low tide.
Campobello Park Maine
A symbol of Maine, where its common to have a large wood pile ready for the winter
5 Lakes Lodge Maine
The lighthouse at East Quoddy Head located at the end of Campobello Park
East Quoddy Head Lighthouse Maine
Blueberry field along the coast
Blueberry Field Maine
Lobster traps ready for use stacked on the dock in Jonesport
Jonesport Maine
Crashing waves at Schoodic point, part of Acadia National Park
Maine Schoodic Point
A well manicured park in Northeast Harbor, an upscale community on Mt. Desert Island
Maine Northeast Harbor
Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park on a rainy afternoon
Acadia National Park Maine
The harbor at Northeast Harbor
Maine Northeast Harbor
Meandering stream in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park Maine
Approaching sunset viewed from the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park Maine
And the closing photo of the setting sun giving a golden glow to the pink granite on top of Cadillac Mountain with a view of Frenchman Bay in the background
Acadia National Park Maine