Our campsite for the week was Outflow Recreation Area in Confluence, PA. The sites were spacious, cozy, and a stone’s throw away from the dam. In the early morning, the mist on the river hovers over the water and emits an eerie glow. From the campground, one can hop on...
Camden State Park was nestled in the woods and offered many hiking trails. The spectacular view of the summit of Battie Mountain is stunning as it overlooks Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay. The stone tower is a memorial for all those serving in WWI. The hike up Megunticook Mt. was...
On recommendations of a local, it was suggested we visit the third part of Acadia National Park. It is the only part of the park on the mainland. The other two areas are on Mount Desert Island. As you can surmise, it’s a pretty big park. It was a fifty-minute...
If you don’t have much time to see the park, the way to do it is to take Loop Road. This paved road has many turn-offs and leads up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain. Along the way, there are many scenic overlooks for one to visit. Our first stop...
This park is rich in its history. The park was established in 1916, but uniquely it was the first whose land was donated entirely by private citizens. It has more than 47,000 acres. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. not only donated 10,000 acres of land but was responsible for 45 miles...