Maine

Chapter 5

Baxter State Park is on the agenda for today...here's a little info.

"Man is born to Die, His Works are Short-lived Buildings Crumble, Monuments Decay, Wealth Vanishes But Katahdin in All Its Glory Forever Shall Remain the Mountain of the People of Maine"    
 "Baxter State Park, a wilderness area of 202,064 acres, was a gift to the State of Maine by former Gov. Percival P. Baxter. In 1930 he made his first land purchase of 5,960 acres which included Katahdin, the highest mountain in Maine. The Park is a paradise for the naturalist, mountain climber, hiker, and photographer. Many orchids, ferns, alpine and other plants grow in abundance. Geologists will find interest in Baxter's rhyolite, Katahdin granite and many fossil types. Bird watchers, wildlife enthusiasts and winter trackers will find a variety of wildlife to pursue. There are 46 mountain peaks and ridges, 18 of which exceed an elevation of 3,000 feet, the highest being Baxter Peak at 5,267 feet. The park is intersected by about 175 miles of trails."

This was not easy walking. Rocks, roots, narrow boards, up hill and down hill. We hiked over a half mile getting to Sandy Stream pond where we were expecting to see some moose. 

 Beautiful place..... no moose!

Next we drove to Daicey Pond... still in Baxter. There was a slight rain so God showed us this beautiful rainbow hovering over the mountain. Kind of like it was under His protection. Reminded me that's the way we are.... under His protection.

This is a picture my friend Sandy took. Her camera ran out of battery so she borrowed mine. She is a professional photographer.... I can see why.

But I managed to capture a loon all on my own. They are a beautiful bird.

Long drive home but guess what awaits us when we get there?  

Lobster Newburg!!  Oh my, be still my heart.

Tomorrow we are headed to Monhegan Island..... yippee!

.... night