The Adventures of Shadow and Wilma
Dog friendly hikes and exploring, mostly around New England. Our Adventures includes: waterfalls, the beach, conservation land, lighthouses, state parks, the woods, the mountains, statues, and castles.
This week Wilma, Gus, My Mom, and I had a little getaway centered in our favorite Inn in Camden, Maine. Our adventures included: Camden, Gorham, Bristol, Cape Elizabeth, and some scenic road stops throughout Maine. We also enjoyed some home spa activities, relaxing, playing cards, and lots of cuddles and time with toys. It was some of everything and just right. I am beyond thankful that we could plan a trip with Mom! Here is a photo collage summary of our Maine adventure!
This month Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Long Sand Beach (South) in York, Maine. Long Sand Beach is approximately one and a half miles long, located in between the villages of York Town and York Beach on route 1A.
We had a peaceful Adventure to Long Sands Beach (South). I am often hesitant to venture onto beaches due to the chaotic off leash scene, however we did not see anyone on the South end of Long Sands Beach, so decided to check it out. The parking area is above the beach, which provided us the ability to view the scene before heading down the stairs. Although a dark day the sky, and water was still quite lovely, the clouds quite scenic. Immediately upon landing on the sand Gus began some chaotic digging, and Wilma decided it was time to play. The beach makes these two happy, just like most of us.
We wandered to the water’s edge although neither Wilma nor Gus wanted to venture in, which generally does not surprise me. We walked along the water and around the sandy beach. It was so nice to have a quiet adventure to the beach. Another wonderful adventure with Wilma and Gus (this blog will not be rated).
This month Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to the Hartley Mason Reserve/Park in York, Maine. The Hartley Mason Reserve/Park is a four-acre seaside Park set above York Harbor and the York Harbor Beach. The land was donated by Hartley Mason in 1993 and now provides a scenic location for visitors.
We had a simple Adventure to the Hartley Mason Reserve/Park. I debated blogging about it as it was a dark day, and small park, but decided to still share. Although I had read about this Park I found it accidentally on the way to a planned location. We stopped and walked through the park enjoying the views of the ocean, and crashing sounds of the waves. Some of my favorite parts of this park were bright yellow fallen leaves, little statues, and the singing of the ocean. As indicated it was a tiny park, so there was not much to explore, however I would guess it has beautiful gardens during the summer. Wilma however made sure to appreciate some rolls down the hill, which Gus joined in on (haha). I sadly could not get a photo or video in time, but Ipromise it was some good entertainment. Glad we could Adventure to the Hartley Mason Reserve/Park (Rating: 3),
Today Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol, Maine. The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park is located at Pemaquid Neck. It was built in 1827 but later rebuilt in 1935, reportedly due to poor construction. The official Park is open from May through October and includes: an art gallery, fisherman’s museum, an art gallery, and a learning center.
We had a lovely Adventure to the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse on a rainy autumn day. I had blogged about this Lighthouse over four years ago, so thought it would be a good time to capture it again. Upon arrival we found the booth open and a cost to enter. We paid our dues, heard some information about the location, and off we went. We spent a little over an hour exploring the property. The waves were crashing in and just spectacular, roaring and grand! The Lighthouse was unique, and lovely in its own way, even while framed by a dark grey sky. Both Wilma and Gus enjoyed wandering around, Gus often thinking it was time to play, energized for the day at hand! I especially loved watching the crashing sea and searching for color on this grey day. So glad we decided to check out the Pemaquid Lighthouse again today (Rating: 4).
Yesterday Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Acadia National Park in Maine. Acadia National Park is a Park in Northeastern Maine that encompasses half of Mount Desert Island, and also is situated on the Schoodic Peninsula and Isle au Haut. It is 47,000 acres and popular for fall foliage seekers, winter skiing, spring fishing and hiking.
We had a gorgeous Adventure to Acadia National Park, one of my favorite, if not my favorite, place to visit in New England. I was thrilled that the weather was wrong and it did not rain until later afternoon, and there were even moments of brightness. I was planning on heading there for sunrise but between the weather report and my newest cold I decided not to wake up at an extreme moment of the morning to head out, however we will still arrived early. We enjoyed walking, beautiful scenery, climbing on the rocks, strolls on the beach, and relaxing in a our own private rock location (see video one). Gus especially loved digging at the beach, while Wilma enjoyed hopping on the highest rocks. I did not end up going to all of my favorites due to the crowds, but found several new trails, and the less traveled of our favorites. It was just a spectacular day. One of these times we will have to spend more then just a day, but it really was just right. Look forward to returning again in the future (Rating: 5).
This weekend Wilma, Gus, My Mom, and I visited and stayed in the town of Eastport, Maine. Eastport, Maine is a coastal town that is the easternmost city in the United States. Eastport is popular for whale watching, shops and restaurants, and an annual Pirate Festival that occurs in September. It also has the deepest port on the East Coast.
We had a relaxing Adventure to Eastport, Maine. We stayed in an Airbnb which was just right for us, clean, and relaxing. We wandered the downtown area several times, enjoying a path along the shore, and various small landmarks on our walks. The town was very quiet, my type of place! Although we enjoyed our visit, it is unlikely that I will return as there were limited activities and activities. However, while we were there, we were able to explore other nearby locations, including: the town of Lubec, and Quoddy State Park. I decided not to blog about the town of Lubec but will include some photographs in future Weekly Photo/Video. Although simple, still glad we could visit Eastport with great company! (This blog will not be rated).
Today Wilma, Gus, My Mom, and I Adventured to Quoddy Head State Park in Lubec, Maine. Quoddy Head State Park is the easternmost point of land in the United States. The Park has almost 550 acres of land, trails, and home of the West Quoddy Head Light House.
We had a gorgeous Adventure to Quoddy Head State Park. I have been wanting to visit Quoddy Head State Park for many years and finally today was the day. We arrived to find many other visitors, but as time went on we realized they were spread out, so it did not seem too busy. We began the West Quoddy Head Light House, a beautiful and unique structure, the brilliant blue sea framing the backdrop. The Light House definitely did not disappoint.
After checking out the Lighthouse we headed down the trail along the shore, providing spectacular views. There were gigantic rocks, water views, and a well-manicured trails. It was so pretty, and peaceful, full of the fragrant smell of evergreens. We walked, took photos and enjoyed every moment of this magnificent park. The pups were wild and energetic, and overjoyed to find new smells throughout. I did not want to leave this magnificent park. A gorgeous day at Quoddy Head State Park and long overdue adventure finding the best of the best. I highly recommend this lovely oasis (Rating: 5).
Today Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Maine. We adventured to one of our favorite parks – Fort Williams Parks, and also explored the town of Wicasset and the grounds of Castle Tucker, Although I have blogged about Fort Williams Park before I thought I would still include it in my collage of our day in Maine. We enjoyed walking, some digging (haha), and both Wilma Gus appreciated some happy rolls. So glad to explore with my adorable pair! (This blog will not be rated).
Today Gus and I Adventured to Mount Agamenticus in Cape Neddick, Maine. Mount Agamenticus is an almost 700 foot high mountain, with approximately eight miles of trails, including a hike to the summit. There is also a driving road to the summit.
Gus and I had a lovely hike up to the top of Mount Agamenticus. I felt guilty leaving Wilma home but she has become quite sensitive and unappreciative of the warm weather so I thought that was best. On our hike today we did the combined Ring, Blueberry Bluff, Sweet Fern Trail loop but also enjoyed other trails including the Northface Path and the Big A Loop. The trails were well marked.
We arrived at the base parking lot at approximately 6:45 and off we went. I could not believe how quickly we arrived at the summit. The top of the Mountain had lovely views and various trails throughout. We took our time walking and found few other visitors, so glad to be early birds! There were several look-outs, boardwalks, wildflowers, and lots of green color.
After taking our time at the summit we headed down the Sweet Fern Trail back to the Ring Trail. Poor Gus seemed quite nervous on much of the trip, but still enjoyed exploring, chasing moths, and the new smells of the terrain. We started to see more people on our return trip. On our hike we saw three dogs, all of which were leashed. Although I was not as impressed as I expected with this location, I greatly enjoyed an energetic hike. So glad we could hike Mount Agamenticus today (Rating: 4).
Today Wilma, Gus, and I adventured to Scoop Deck in Wells, Maine. Scoop Deck is a family business that was opened in 1983. They sell ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet and have endless flavors. Scoop Deck is a well known ice cream shop in Maine.
We had a delicious adventure to Scoop Deck. I ordered the specialty dog ice cream for Wilma, and Gus and a root beer float for myself. We headed to the seating area in the back so the pups could enjoy their ice cream. Wilma immediately started enjoying hers while Gus took a minute before he realized the great treat before him! I decided to take mine to go. So fun to have some refreshing ice cream on our daytrip to Maine (Rating: 4).
The Adventures of Shadow and Wilma 