Wed., Aug. 19, 2009 - Calais, Maine to Acadia National Park, Maine
We followed Hwy 1 south along the coastal shores of Maine, with one deviation to scenic Hwy 182, which bypassed the town of Harrington. As we got to Trenton we turned off Hwy 1 to take us into Acadia National Park. We made a stop at the visitor center, where a call was made to check on camping availability. One campground was full, but the Seawall Campground had a space for us, yea!
We were able to use our National Park Pass to get into the park free, then pay only $10.00 to camp. Our best deal yet.
Since it was only 4:00 P.M. we still had plenty of time for seeing more of the park before dark. We hiked about a mile or so out to the beach to an area called ‘Wonderland’.
I took pictures of some sailboats, a schooner, and some rocky shorelines.
We continued to drive around the south end of the island to the lighthouse (yes, another one). Surprise, this lighthouse was inhabited by a U.S. Coast Guard family. I was glad to see one that was not completely automated.
Upon returning to camp, we only had 20 minutes time before generator running was not allowed (not after 7 p.m.). Rita did it! The generator allowed the use of the electric skillet and the microwave oven. We had a great meal of salmon croquettes, corn, and broccoli.
At 8:00 we attended the ranger talk at the amphitheater.
The program was called Nature’s Gifts, the story of the National Park Service. It was excellent. It was fun for us to reminisce about all of the National Parks that we have visited in the past.
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 - Acadia National Park, Maine to Brunswick, Maine
We spent most of the day driving through Acadia Natnl. Park. Took a lot of pictures from the top of Cadillac Mountain. Should a person get up early enough, he or she would be the first in the U.S, to see the sunrise if they were on top of Cadillac Mountain. We were camped about and hour from the top of that mountain, meaning we would have to arise at 4:30 A.M. to get there at 5:30...so we’ll take the ranger’s word for it.
Had lunch at Jordan Pond House ‘cause Rita wanted to try their quiche. Enjoyed the meal and had a great view of the pond. We were warned earlier of the crowds in the Park. They were right. This is their high/peak season. Lots of people enjoying the views. On our way out, we drove through the town of Bar Harbor.
We left the Mount Desert Island (Acadia) around 4:00 make some time.
We made it to Brunswick for the night. Since it was late, we chose another free night at a Walmart parking lot.
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All of these pictures were taken in Acadia National Park
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