I’m just getting back from the wilds of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Maine.
There is so much to do here that we didn’t even touch all of the activities that we would have liked. The first night we simply went for a drive. This is Bass Harbor Lighthouse at dusk.
The kids made the nightly fire. There is nothing better than seeing my ten year old walking around with an ax and a bunch of wood. Kinda like Paul Bunyan, but short, and no blue ox in sight.
We biked along the carriage roads to have lunch at Jordan Pond House. They brought us hot popovers, with fresh butter and homemade jam, which we munched while sipping homemade lemonade. The little cup had a little sugar water so we could adjust the sweetness. I mean, really, why not!
So many places to stop and listen to bullfrogs croak and birds chirp.
There is something extra relaxing about biking with kids without the worry about them getting squished. Acadia National Park has over 120 miles of roads to meander. There are bridges to ride over and under. There are picnic spots and more photo opportunities that can fit into this little blog. It’s biking magic.
Simple meals on the grill! Grilled red peppers, fresh corn, a slab of salmon, and a juicy steak was the perfect end to a great day.
(Cooking note on the salmon, we had to cover to have it cook through)
The thing about this land is that at every turn you are not exactly sure what you’ll see. That’s the beauty of this space. I would like this to be the view from my writing room. Wouldn’t that be amazing?
julie – This brought back so many memories. I spent many summers there – not as a tourist -but working at the hotels to earn tuition for the next semester. A beautiful spot and we had lots of fun
I should have spent summers up there! I waited tables in Portland. Where did you work?
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Very envious, Julie. We are heading up to Nova Scotia later this summer. I look forward to driving through Maine. Yes, we are driving from GA to Nova Scotia. Lots of beauty to see from the road.
Are you driving through Portland? You should stop for dinner. I’ll make burgers and the kids can walk to the lighthouse.
What a great offer, Julie! Thank you. However, we’ll be driving up on I-95.We hope to spend the night near, Portland, but we’ll stay inland. The plan is to as far into ME as possible around the 27th – so we can make it to the Shore in the early afternoon on the 28th.
Lenore:
If you re-consider, we live less than 6 miles off of 95.
You need to eat anyways, and we will make something good and quick.
Kids will head to a lighthouse and look for at historic Fort Preble. Very Maine.
Eric
Dinner by fire
Days biking on Carriage roads
Bar Harbor weekend
Maine Mom! How’re you?
Perfect trip to Acadia captured on your blog! I love it.
We must go soon!