by Susan | Oct 2, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
The changing of the season is apparent in more than just the color of the trees. I took both of these pictures of Gleason’s Cove with Canada in the distance from almost the same vantage point. The fading marsh grasses of October are beautiful in their own...
by Susan | Sep 29, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
My body still achy from gathering wood yesterday, I suggested a hike on Great Wass Island as a way of getting out of more wood gathering today. Great Wass Island Preserve is part of the Nature Conservancy’s lands. We gave our selves a time limit –...
by Susan | Sep 27, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
I enjoyed a 2 1/2 mile walk on the Sunrise Trail this afternoon. A reclaimed railroad bed, in Machias and East Machias the trail runs along the river offering beautiful views.
by Susan | Sep 20, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Up with the sun, we headed out to Unity, Maine for the Common Ground Fair. For more than six hours and what feels like 15 miles of walking, we explored exhibits, concessions, and vendors until our bodies gave out. A fitting way to spend the last day of the summer....
by Susan | Sep 10, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Cruising along U.S. Route 1 to Ellsworth this weekend I finally stopped to snap a picture of this tiny island. Every drive by, I admire this little island in Sullivan Harbor with a backdrop of Cadillac Mountain in the distance. During low tide it appears as if it’s...
by Susan | Sep 7, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Today was an Ellsworth run day – a town with stoplights 40 minutes away. The errand list included L.L. Bean, Reny’s, Tractor Supply, WalMart, two shoe stores, etc. – to shop for shoes, jeans, special chicken feed, and all types of other things we...
by Susan | Sep 1, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Late this afternoon, the gray drizzly clouds that lingered all day moved on. I talked Hannah and Paul into an impromptu hike up Pigeon Hill. This is the first time Paul tagged along with us on this hike. The view from the top is outstanding. I could sit on this rock...
by Susan | Aug 31, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Paul has been on a fitness kick lately. He’s eating better and is making exercise a regular part of his routine. And it shows – he weighs less now than when I first met him in 1995. A couple of weeks ago he tagged along on a back-to-school shopping trip with me...
by Susan | Aug 27, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Following our hike at the Pike Lands on Sunday, we spent a little time browsing Lubec. Lubec is the eastern most point in the United States. You’ll find some of the most spectacular real estate in Maine – the scenery is unparalleled. Struggling...
by Susan | Aug 26, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
On this crystal clear Sunday, we went for a family hike. Usually it’s just Hannah and I, but Paul opted to tag along when I promised it wouldn’t be a forced march. We explored the Pike Lands in North Lubec.?Two main trails run from South Bay to Cobscook...
by Susan | Aug 19, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
The 40-minute drive to Ellsworth (the closest town with a stoplight) takes us along U.S. Route 1. There is a stretch in Sullivan where you can see Mount Desert Island across Frenchman’s Bay. It’s the money shot that never fails to capture my attention as I...
by Susan | Aug 18, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
We are ever curious to see how larger farms work hoping to pick up bits of wisdom to apply to our own tiny operation. Today we spent a couple of hours with Carly DelSignore at Tide Mill Farm in Edmunds, Maine. Tide Mill produces organic foods including: vegetables,...
by Susan | Aug 11, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
On this amazingly beautiful August morning, Hannah and I headed out to Petit Manan Wildlife Refuge for our annual blueberry picking outing. In the years we’ve been picking berries here, I’ve never seen so many berries in this un-managed blueberry field. A...
by Susan | Jul 21, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
It’s been a while since Hannah and I have gone for a hike. Either I’ve been over-subscribed with work (actually a good thing!) or the weather has been crappy. Today, we took advantage of the glorious weather and hiked the Hollingsworth Trail at Petit Manan...
by Susan | Jun 24, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
After spending yesterday morning thoroughly scrubbing the chicken coop from top-to-bottom, Hannah and I decided we deserved a bit of fun. Although the day was a little overcast, we drove out to Sandy River Beach in Jonesport. It’s a relatively short beach, but...
by Susan | Jun 13, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
One of my favorite things about June is the appearance of Lupine growing wild along the Coastal Maine countryside. Although they can be invasive, I so like the tall purple spires, I’ve started a few from seed at home. They make a good backdrop for photographing...
by Susan | Jun 5, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
The bees are back – a sure sign of spring in Downeast Maine. Bee keepers have deposited their hives all across the region to pollinate the blueberry bushes. Everywhere you look, the barrens are covered with lush carpets of green and mauve. The prelude to...
by Susan | May 30, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Pictures from Route 9 also known as the Airline Road from a couple of weeks ago. At certain points along the way the vistas are stunning.
by Susan | May 28, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Today’s mission was to find dress shoes for Hannah to wear to her 8th grade graduation dance. We power shopped our way through the task of purchasing her first pair of heels. Mission accomplished! We rewarded ourselves with a visit to Birdsacre – Stanwood...
by Susan | May 8, 2013 | Backyard Birds, Out and About in Maine
I “captured” this beautiful hawk on my way home today. Any idea what type of Hawk she is?
