Stati UnitiSawtelle Brook46°8’36” N 68°37’54” W
10 luglio 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
The trailhead was perhaps 5 minutes away from Shin Falls so we jumped at a chance.
The northern access point for the Seboeis Riverside Trail is the start of a 6.75 mile one-way trail that leads southLeggi altro
Stati UnitiGrand Pitch46°8’3” N 68°37’52” W
10 luglio 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
This was a beautiful trail, wide and gravel.
It followed the river and was also marked rather consistently.
We came upon this picnic area and took our repast and continued on.
However, soon enough,Leggi altro
ViaggiatoreGlad you got some hiking in even with the trail issues. The area you were in was beautiful. Have you had good weather? We've had showers. Today they seem to be going around us.
ViaggiatoreUp to now, it was all good sunny to partly cloudy with temp in high 70s to mid 80s. It started raining today around 5pm or so, and prognosis are for a total washout tomorrow ang a good chances of rain all the following days. If so, the hikes might have to be canceled, although I did bring ponchos. Perhaps we might play tourists then... we'll see...
Stati UnitiWalker Settlement46°1’42” N 68°12’36” W
10 luglio 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌧 75 °F
I am extremely upset.
Somewhere out there, the Stars Aligned just do NOT want me to take my wife out for her birthday 😡
Turns out that not only these so-called eateries closed down on us lastLeggi altro
That's OK. Laurie looks tired anyway. We found the same situation with restaurants in the Poconos. Have a good, restful night. [Jeanine]
Happy birthday, Laurie. From Harvey, the husband of another Laurie!! [Harvey]
ViaggiatoreThank you, Harvey (spoken through Allan, also Laurie's husband 🤣)
Stati UnitiMarket Square Historic District46°7’30” N 67°50’30” W
11 luglio 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
As expected, we woke up to a very steady rainfall; thus, any idea of hiking was not feasible.
We decided to take a ride to Houlton- only 21 miles away and play tourist.
Houlton is a town in AroostookLeggi altro
Stati UnitiBlack Hawke Tavern Museum46°7’36” N 67°50’30” W
11 luglio 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Much to our surprise, the other side of the bridge turned out to be a trailhead to Meduxnekeag River Trail obviously running along the Meduxnekeag River.
We happily jumped at a chance, especiallyLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreTechnically it's the name of the river proper; the trail is "secondary". In any case it pronounced mə-DUKS-nə-keg
Stati UnitiMonument Park46°7’29” N 67°50’16” W
11 luglio 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
After coming back from the trail, we strolled to a small Memorial park and checked out some stores around Market Place.
Of course, I found me an ACW Monument and a smaller one commemorating WWII,Leggi altro
Stati UnitiAroostook County Law Library Houlton46°7’30” N 67°50’24” W
11 luglio 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
While the rain thankfully stopped, the humidity in the air was quite unbeatable.
We decided to duck into Shire Ale House and partake in a refreshing cold pint.
Patrick, the bartender, who wound upLeggi altro
Stati UnitiBirch Point46°1’60” N 68°12’12” W
11 luglio 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Coming back, we took a quick detour to Dinsmore Cove (part of Pleasant Lake) not far from the resort. As a matter of fact, the place we stopped does belong to the resort
Stati UnitiWalker Settlement46°1’42” N 68°12’36” W
11 luglio 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
The day is finishing on a very nice note; the rain is over and the skies are bright and clear. The views from the back patio are awesome...
... and so is the view of mosquitoes bites on my arm thatLeggi altro
Stati UnitiKatahdin Lake45°54’54” N 68°47’48” W
12 luglio 2023, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Katahdin Lake is a fairly new addition to Baxter State Park, and it is located on newly acquired park land on its eastern side.
The 3.3 miles hike took us almost 2.5 hours as the trail that wasLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreLaurie looks so determined!!
ViaggiatoreShe was! Determined to get rid of dem bugs!