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Since ancient times, people have bestowed names on each full moon of the year. Different cultures had unique labels for the full moons – usually designated by characteristics of the particular month in which each occurs. The descriptive tags often refer to the tasks… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 19”
I’m obsessed with Amelanchier right now – sorry! It was a beautiful, sunny day and I was pumped to do a hike up Gorham Mountain to see if the Serviceberry were blooming yet. I was rewarded immensely for my efforts. The Amelanchier laevis was… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 18”
A sunny day always brightens the spirit and brings forth an inner vitality often suppressed by extended gloomy, overcast sky’s. We have certainly had our share of inclement weather over the past couple of weeks! The cloud cover increased somewhat this evening, however, the… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 16”
Today was cold and rainy with temperatures that just chill you to the bone. I had a long, long day of work and training sessions. For my photo today, I chose to once again review some of my photographs from last year – as… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 14”
May flowers tease me With their brilliant display, I hunger for more. —- Lynn Thomas Amber Strolling through the campground late this afternoon, I came upon this rhododendron blooming in the amphitheater along the woods edge. What a surprise! Guessing this is a Korean Rhododendron… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 12”
Since I still do not have water available at my campsite for the season, I was forced to fill a 6-gallon water container several times after work today and fill by hand. After completing this task, it was going on 7:15 pm and I… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 9”
I could see this magnolia blooming from Route 3 as I drove by Asticou Gardens today. It beckoned me to come closer and I just had to stop in and visit with it. I have a Star Magnolia in my garden at home,… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 8”
The weather was ideal today for an early morning hike up Pemetic Mountain. The route I take is best done in May and June before the park shuttle bus starts to run. I park at the Bubble Pond Parking Lot (which is closed once… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 7”
Finally, I was able to get in a 4-mile hike after work today and meandered along part of the Ocean Path just before sunset. Pools of water were evident along the rocky cliffs and provided for some nice reflections. The clouds were interesting as… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 5”
Little Hunter’s Beach stream After work today, I walked down to Little Hunter’s Beach – a lesser known spot in Acadia that is a classic example of a Maine coast cobblestone beach. This secluded cove is a welcome respite from the main attractions here… Continue Reading “Photo Challenge: Acadia: May 6”
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