When the leaves begin to change, that can only mean one thing here in Maine. It is time to get into the car and go for a nice fall drive. Now that there are fewer annoying bugs and humid days, we are free to enjoy the great outdoors once again. We decided to take a […]
Hiking
In this category, I discuss the many places I've gone hiking throughout the northeast United States. I write about trails I've walked on as well as national and state parks I've visited.
Hiking the Mountain Trail in Rome, Maine During the Winter
Before our last big snowstorm, we had a chance to get out for a nice hike before the sun had gone down for the day. As we drove farther south, we couldn’t help taking notice of how little snow there was on the ground. What a big difference in traveling a few miles can make […]
Hiking the Ship Harbor Nature Trail in Acadia National Park
While visiting Acadia National Park, we decided on taking a hike through the Ship Harbor Nature Trail. The trail is located along Route 102A, southeast of Bass Harbor on Mount Desert Island. The Ship Harbor Trail is a short and fairly easy 1.3-mile hike that forms a figure-8 loop. Taking a right at each intersection […]
A Scenic Hike on the French’s Mountain Trail Loop in Rome, Maine
It was another beautiful autumn day here in Maine and before these days become fewer and fewer, we decided to get outside and go for a nice hike. We decided on exploring the central region of Maine for a change a scenery. After a short car ride, we found ourselves at the French Mountain Trail […]
Snow Hiking with the Boys
Here is our situation. The property next to ours is almost fifty acres and is very beautiful. We have often fantasized about what it would be like to own that amount of property, or at least own some of it. We have discovered along the way that the owners of the property live out west. […]
A Monday Morning Hike in the Snow at Maine Huts & Trails in Carrabassett Valley, Maine
On Monday morning we woke up to a beautiful sunshine-filled day and we decided to go for a hike in the snow. We decided to head up to our go-to place, Maine Huts & Trails in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. We haven’t been up there since November to take photographs of Poplar Stream Falls and hike […]
Hiking in the Snow to Pico Ridge in Industry, Maine
It’s funny to think that only a month ago, we were enjoying the fall foliage when it was at its peak. Since then, we have had a significant amount of snowfall and we decided to get a head start on snow hiking. We wanted to get up to the ridge before the clouds started rolling […]
A Fall Hike to Poplar Stream Falls in Carrabassett Valley, Maine
This Halloween, we decided to get outdoors and go for a hike to Poplar Stream Falls in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. We have been to the area several times now and the last time we went to the waterfall, it had been frozen over. This time, the temperature was about 38 degrees Fahrenheit and mostly cloudy. […]
Hiking to the Base of Mosher Hill Falls in Farmington, Maine
As I mentioned last month, I wanted to come back to Mosher Hill Falls to take photographs of the falls from the base with the correct equipment. I didn’t expect to achieve perfection, but I wanted to experiment with a few different settings on my camera. We have had a good amount of snow over […]
Hiking the Gauge Road Trailhead & Maine Hut Trail in Carrabassett, Maine
We have been experiencing such beautiful weather here in Maine this winter and have been able to take advantage of really great hiking opportunities. With such little snowfall and mild weather so far, we have been able to hike with just hiking boots and dressing in light layers. Our route included starting from the parking […]