New England Exploration 2013
Figured I
had better burn some more vacation and comp time hours to avoid lose or use
status at the end of the year. Never
know where our adventures will take us. Enjoy
the images form the various locations we found as we explored New England. Of course the week ended up as Furlough
Status due to the government shutdown.
Maine Office of Tourism
“The
Maine Thing is… Where original people perfectly complement the beauty of this
place. Explore and discover what the Maine Thing is all about. So be inspired.
Be adventurous. Be yourself. Discover your Maine Thing.”
Portsmouth Naval Prison
Cool
building!
U.S.S. Albacore AGSS-569 Submarine Museum
We had a
great time exploring this vessel and learning more about the history.
New England Lighthouses
“For
centuries, lighthouse warnings have saved ships and lives along New England’s
6,000 miles of coastline. Tall and white, squat and striped, remote and
accessible: each New England lighthouse is different. Together, they are
symbols of the region and its maritime heritage.
All the
six New England states have lighthouses. Some you can admire from afar; others
are open for visits; you can even stay overnight in a few. Perfect for
photographers and fun for families, each lighthouse has a story to tell. Why
not ‘collect’ lights? With well over 150, New England has plenty to keep you
busy!”
We
certainly kept busy exploring many of the lights in the area.
Acadia National Park
“People
have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its
beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that
became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and
the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia
to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the
scenery.”
The park
was closed during our visit thanks to the folks in D.C. I won’t hold that against the Park Service
though.
Wikipedia page for Acadia National Park
New England Covered Bridges
“What
could be more romantic than a covered bridge? New England (especially Vermont)
has them by the score. Some are just for walking across a river; others are
also for cycling. A surprising number are on roads, providing motorists with a
brief “back in time” experience. As to why covered bridges were built, some
reckon that the roofs protected the beams from rotting, or from freezing in bad
weather. Others say that, since these bridges look like barns, animals would
cross without fear. Whatever the reason, these distinctive crossings are a
much-loved part of the New England landscape.”
We stopped at as many as we could find and had a great time!
New England Fall Foliage
Wow is
all I can say about the foliage we saw.
I only hope the images capture some of the color. The weather was great for much of the trip.
To see more images of our New England adventures
please feel free to visit my Shutterfly album:
Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves
“...created
by the powerful forces of water, wind, weather and time
... a
place where granite walls seem to erupt from the earth
...and a
river plays hide and seek..”
“Long
before recorded history, massive glaciers slowly ground their way across North
America, shaping the land.
Here in
Kinsman Notch, the powerful forces of water, wind, weather and time worked
their magic, creating Lost River... a place where granite walls seem to erupt
from the earth and a river plays hide and seek.
Today you
can follow Lost River as it appears and disappears through the narrow
steep-walled gorge, the tumbled granite crevasses, caverns and falls.
Along the
boardwalks and in the boulder caves you'll travel through history, journeying
back 25,000 years to the time of glaciers and pagan gods.”
We had a
great time exploring this area even if we did not fit into all the
openings.
Maine Moose Watching
“We offer
daily moose watching tours and wildlife safaris and customize the time of the
tours based upon moose habitat. Moose venture from the woods to the ponds for
feeding, in the early hours of the morning and in the evening, prior to sun
down. Our Maine Guide’s transport you to scenic moose ponds. The drive offers a
great opportunity to gain local knowledge from your guide about the area, about
wildlife, and the infamous Maine Moose. If you enjoy photography, nature, and
tranquility our Maine moose watching tours and wildlife safaris are the best
way to create lasting memories with friends and families.”
There is
never a guarantee to see moose or any other wildlife on a trip. We were not so lucky on this portion but our
guide, Ethan, sure tried finding a moose.
That and I got a great workout paddling the canoe across Lucky Pond in
the wind. They have a different idea
about the size of ponds and lakes in New England.
Add a
trip to New England if it is not on your bucket list. We had a great time exploring parts of the
region! Feel free to take a look at the
links for more information. Comments are always welcome and appreciated. Hope you enjoy.
Breakfast prep. Yum!
Just for fun...
