Cadillac Mountain Cloudbreak

Keeping it rolling here with some shots from Cadillac Mountain and Bar Harbor when the sun finally broke through! Of course, this was late in the afternoon on the day we were leaving. We headed up the mountain road fully surrounded by clouds whipped by the wind. At the summit it was easily 20 degrees colder, but after a few moments, the clouds finally broke and offered some great views. We ended up staying later than we wanted, but it was worth it! A quick stop in downtown Bar Harbor to see the ships and pick up some local craft beer, then on to the 5 hour drive to Boston!

Acadia in the Mist

It's been a while! And I've definitely forgotten to post some pictures from the past few months. Let's take care of that with a few posts in a row from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park this fall. This first group here is an early October day exploring the beaches, cliffs, and trails of Acadia in the mist, fog, and rain. Although it was peak leaf season -and the tourists on the roads definitely showed it- most of the side trails were deserted, so it wasn't a complete bust!

Bar Harbor on the Tree

One of our favorite ornaments - this one comes from a vacation trip a few years back in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Day 4 of pic of the day!

Pemaquid Point

Too many pics from Maine! Here's one of the last groups of shots from the trip - Pemaquid Point. About an hour and fifteen north from Portland, we decided to skip Boothbay Harbor (where we usually spend a day) and check out somewhere new.

Just at the end of one of Maine's long coastal points sits this lighthouse. All around it, the rock goes on for hundreds of feet down to the water's edge. People are climbing everywhere, so I had to wait some time ot get some of the reflection shots. Other times, I just had to work with them in the frame.

After visiting, I realized this location was one of the default backgrounds on my work computer and also in a Ford Explorer commercial, so if it looks familiar - you've actually probably seen it before!

Downtown Bath

The town of Bath, Maine is typically one that most people will drive straight through. The main town is one strip along the shore of the Kennebec River ending in the Bath Iron Works. It's actually a great small town to peel off the highway and check out if you're ever on the way through the area. Definitely worth a note; stop by the local coffee shop, Cafe Creme or BBQ restaurant, Beal Street Barbeque for some great food and drink.

Doubling Point

Just off the main highway of route 1 in Bath, Maine is the seldom-visited Doubling Point light house. It is only accessible through a 10 minute drive down a dirt road with few signs, so there are likely to be no other visitors if you find it. The grounds are open to the public but is owned and watched after by a private family who are very welcoming to visitors. When we arrived the owner was assembling and painting boat parts and gave us a quick tour. The walkway to the lighthouse juts out into the Kennebec River and offers great view of the Bath Iron Works and shipyards. Definitely worth the drive.

Bass Harbor Light

Spent this weekend in Maine relaxing in the cool air and exploring some new places. Will be posting a few series of shots. This first one is of Bass Harbor Light near Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island. Only about a half hour drive from the main tourist locale of Bar Harbor, this light house is set back from the crowds and is a great place to watch the sunset. It's incredibly quiet and secluded.