High on Beech Mountain

This morning we took a hike up to the fire tower on top of Beech Mtn. in Acadia National Park.

Although sunny, it was a bit brisk and blustery with the late autumn winds during our ascent to the top. From where I stood to admire this scene, it almost looked like a painting to me, rather than real life.

Huffing and puffing, we're almost there.

Hey, wait up Henri!

You can see such a great distance from the top, that without the benefit of a panoramic camera, this picture just doesn't do it justice.

Here's the view from level 1 of the fire tower which was the highest level that was open.

This is on the way back down.

Close to the bottom, we met a couple of doggies that were just heading up to the top.



We found out they were around our age (in dog years). Piece of cake!

Hiking Great Head Trail

After I finished my jelly making this morning (more on that tomorrow) we decided to take a drive over to Acadia National Park to hike the Great Head Trail. This vista is very near the beginning of the hike.

This trail is one of our favorite hikes. Here Henri is holding up a rock we noticed on the trail before placing it back on the ground. Because we HEART Acadia.

It was still a bit hazy when we reached the top, but the sun was just starting to burn through.

The sound of the pounding surf always seems to draw people a little too close to the edge.

Just around the bend from here a vista opens up over Sand Beach with the Beehive towering above it.

Zooming in on Sand Beach

One of my favorite views that will change dramatically as fall approaches.




Here, it almost looks too green compared to the vibrant red, orange and golds that the autumn will bring.

EVEN IN WINTER

You Can

Spot an Eagle

Visit The Beach
Find Pretty Things

Take in A Beautiful View

Those are scenes from our day yesterday at Sand Beach in Acadia National Park.

We are so very blessed.