We arrived in Bar Harbor, Maine on Monday afternoon. Our RV exceeded the 28 foot restriction at Arcadia National Park, so we opted to stay ocean side at Mt. Desert Narrows campground. Once again, the view from our window was magnificent. The town of Bar Harbor is a fantastic little town. In fact, it was once the summer home of
the Rockefellers, Morgans, Fords, Astors, Vanderbilts and Pulitzers. This quaint harbor town is now home to a plethora of tourist type shops and several excellent restaurants. Of course, it is impossible to visit Maine and not sample the lobster.
Whatever way one chooses to have it prepared, this local delicacy is indeed delicious!
On Tuesday, we spent the majority of our time exploring the natural beauty of
Acadia National Park. Acadia is the first national park east of the Mississippi,
and the land was entirely donated by private citizens. Acadia National Park is stunning;
49,000 acres comprised of granite cliffs, cobblestone beaches, and glacier carved
mountains. The views from atop Cadillac Mountain, the highest point in the park
were breathtaking. The following day we continued to explore the park by land as
well as by sea. After a bike ride along the carriage trails, we took a boat ride
to view puffins, seals and several majestic lighthouses. The wildlife was fantastic,
and it was helpful to have a naturalist as our guide. It was also fascinating to hear the stories of the brave people that once kept these lighthouses burning. The weather was perfect for a boat ride. According to our tour guide it was a red letter day since this area experiences 270 days of fog each year. Although, once we headed for open water the
temperature dipped, and the current picked up. The waves rocked the boat and sprayed
the brave passengers that sat outside. I stood at the bow with my camera in hand,
enjoying every second of this truly exciting adventure. Currently, we are on
the road to Fundy National Park in Canada.
Looks like it is still a little cool there?
That sunset is so beautiful!!
It was still a little cool, light jacket weather especially on the water. Glad you are enjoying my blog.