Throwback Adventure – Northeast Harbor – Maine

I will have sections of my blog that I will title “Throwback Adventure”, and will plan on posting them every Thursday. These are journeys we have taken before I started the blog, but are well worth sharing. Many of these Throwback Adventures will include our Buster, who was known for his crazy tail, his happy howl, and his zest for life. We miss him dearly…he is forever in our hearts!

In April 2015 Shadow, Buster, My Mom, and I Adventured to the Northeast Harbor, a municipality in the southern portion of Mount Desert Island, Maine. Northeast Harbor is known to be an affluent and less traveled location in Acadia. The Harbor’s main feature is the marina, while there are also restaurants and boutiques.

We had a scenic Adventure to Northeast Harbor back on a foggy April day. In preparing this blog I came to the conclusion that we visited the marina section of the Harbor as we did not recall spotting any shops, nor did we eat at an restaurants in the Harbor town. The marina was gorgeous, filled with boats of all shapes and sizes. The shores were lined with Solidago flowers framing the perfect coastal photographs. If my memory is correct we mostly spent our time in the Harbor as we awaited our journey to Cranberry Island (a blog you can search for in the “search box” to read more about). Quite a picturesque marina. We will definitely have to be back to Northeast Harbor to explore every inch of this quaint little town (Throwback blogs will not always be rated).

April 28, 2019 – Cadillac Mountain – Maine

Yesterday Shadow, Wilma, and I Adventured to Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park in Maine. Cadillac Mountain is at an elevation of 1530 feet, making it the highest point along the North Atlantic Seaboard.

We had a stunning Adventure to Cadillac Mountain, enjoying the scenery in the morning, and later heading back for the sunset. This was the second day we had journeyed to Cadillac Mountain as we had previously visited back in August 2015 with Shadow, Buster, and My Mom. I decided to blog again about this spectacular location as the first visit, although quite magical and misty, left us absolutely no view. This time the view was clear as can be, and absolutely breathtaking. We walked along the path, focusing on the unique landscape, and the glorious views. The path lead around, providing a perspective from many angles. At one point the path lead off toward a trail so we followed this trail away from the other guests, and at peace with the world. We found a place to sit and relish the flawless scenery. Although I was happy with many of my photographs, I really cannot describe this location in words. I do not remember ever seeing a more amazing view, and continually found myself commenting about this spot as we strolled around. I think the highlight of our weekend in Maine was Cadillac Mountain.

So we decided later to head back to Cadillac Mountain for the sunset. I had been told, and read that it was the best place to see the sunrise and sunset, so why not end the day at this sensational Mountain location. We spent about an hour at Cadillac Mountain observing this lovely sunset. We hopped around before finding the ideal rocks away from most other guests, and of course with the perfect view. I do not remember the last time I watched a sunset, nor the last time I saw something so picturesque. The sun changed from color to color before officially setting. One of the most beautiful sites I have ever seen with my two furry friends by my side. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful day in Mount Desert Island. I highly recommend you visit Cadillac Mountain, and below you can see too many photographs and videos of these memorable visits (Rating: 5).

(You can read my initial blog on Cadillac Mountain by typing “Cadillac Mountain” in the “search box”. On a mobile phone you can find this at the very bottom of the page, and on the computer you can find it to the right of the blog. You might see it in the midst of some outside advertisements.)

April 28, 2019 – Jordan Pond – Maine

Yesterday we Adventured to Jordan Pond located in the Acadia National Park in Maine. Jordan Pond was formed by the Wisconsin Ice Sheet during the last glacial period. It has mountains to the west and northeast. The loop trail around the pond is less than four miles long, and is mostly flat. Jordan Pond is also known for the Jordan Pond House Restaurant that is open in-season, and includes outdoor seating on the lawn.

Yesterday Shadow, Wilma, and I Adventured to Jordan Pond. This was our second Adventure to Jordan Pond as we had been there previously with Shadow, Buster, and My Mom. I debated on this blog as I usually do not post twice on a place I have blogged about previously. However, my previous Adventure was one of the most amazing ones we have experienced, and definitely rated 5! So I thought in this case I would add a short little blog and share some photographs from yesterday.

We had a shorter visit to Jordan Pond yesterday, as we did not traverse the GORGEOUS trail around the Pond. We enjoyed strolling around the trails, and the appreciating the beauty of the Pond in complete silence. It was fun to see Jordan pond empty from visitors, and in a different time of year. The early spring season has created brown grass, which added some unique color to the landscape. The Pond is spectacular framed with the Bubble Mountains, so round and perfect. My dark cell phone photographs do not even almost give this area the credit it deserves, but still wanted to share a magnificent spot to visit in Acadia National Park. Definitely a must see stop (Rating: 5).

(You can read my initial blog on Jordan Pond by typing “Jordan Pond” in the “search box”. On a mobile phone you can find this at the very bottom of the page, and on the computer you can find it to the right of the blog. You might see it in the midst of some outside advertisements.)

ly shaped. We 100% will be back to visit and to hike around the Pond again (Rating: 5)

April 28, 2019 – Thunder Hole – Maine

Yesterday we Adventured to Thunder Hole in Bar Harbor, part of the Acadia National Park in Maine. Thunder Hole is a popular location where the ocean waters crash into the rocky shore. The Hole is an inlet that occurred naturally, causing the water to sometimes shoot up to forty feet in the air. There is a small cavern under the water that intensifies the experience. A Thunder sound is often heard, leading to the name. A fenced viewing zone is in place, creating an up close experience.

Yesterday we had a thundering Adventure to Thunder Hole in Maine. This was our second visit to Thunder Hole as Shadow, Buster, My Mom, and I had visited previously. On our first visit it was warmer, greener, and foggy, while today bright, cool, and sunny. We were pleased to see less visitors to this spot today, although still an overly popular area. Upon arrival we noticed that the area directly next to the “Hole” was closed due to unsafe conditions. This was a little disappointing, although we were still able to get pretty close to listen to the loud thundering sound and watch the waves. On some days the water splashed high above and into the viewing area, however it appeared a bit calmer today. We found a spot a little above the “Hole” to watch, before walking along the rocks. Due to the recent torrents of rain some of the rocks appeared to be little brooks, flashing me back to our mountain Adventures. Shadow and Wilma sure did enjoy this added bonus with fresh water drinks. We wandered through these streams before finding a quiet area with a little cool cave and shade to sit and relax. Shadow enjoyed the comfort of the cave, and laying in the sun, while Wilma stood watching every movement of all things short and small. The shore view was gorgeous, the water perfectly blue, and the waves crashing in sound. The rocks in this area tend to be more square in shape then circular, and brown in color, creating unique tones to this spot. It was nice to feel the sun on this spring day, almost too sunny for great photographs. We relaxed for a some time before heading off to our next Adventure. I will include some photographs from both of our visits, and two videos from our visit yesterday. And although I do not prefer tourist types of natural attractions, Thunder Hole is definitely worth your visit (Rating: 3).