by Susan | Apr 29, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
The burning of blueberry barrens is a symbol of spring in Downeast Maine. Blueberry fields are periodically burned to prune the plants and keep pests in check. It’s a sight to see!
by Susan | Apr 18, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah and I were up and out early this morning for our first of the season hike up Pigeon Hill. We’d planned this for tomorrow, but the weather forecast turned on us so we hustled out this morning before the rain set in. We took the Silver Mine to the Summit...
by Susan | Mar 24, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
In honor of Maine Maple Sunday, we visited Auger Hill Farm – one of two sugarhouses open today in Washington County. They’re located on Pumpkin Ridge Road. Isn’t that a great address? Since we’re in our second year of Maple syrup making, we...
by Susan | Mar 9, 2013 | On My Mind, Out and About in Maine
After doing some chores today, the last thing I wanted to do was hang around inside. The last two weeks have been crazy busy with work and all I’ve done lately sit on my behind. With mud season looming, hiking isn’t a great choice, so we opted for an...
by Susan | Feb 11, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
This view of the Machias River in Whitneyville, Maine is responsible for me being late to work today. It was simply stunning. I all but stopped on the bridge to look at the view. I continued on, then I stopped and turned around and went back. I parked the car in the...
by Susan | Jan 31, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
Some weird weather blew through today. Heavy winds with gusts up to 60 mph sounded like a non-stop freight train. The wind seemed to come at the house from all directions rattling soffits and windows, downing trees, and redistributing anything not nailed down. Work...
by Susan | Jan 5, 2013 | Out and About in Maine
A snowy panorama of Mason’s Bay in Jonesboro snapped through the window of my car. Click on the image for a larger view.
by Susan | Dec 26, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
This morning, the day after Christmas, it seemed as if we were settling in to be couch potatoes. It was brrrr cold, but sunny – the calm before tomorrow’s storm – so I suggested a hike up Catherine’s Mountain. Hannah and I headed out with...
by Susan | Oct 26, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
The marsh grasses turning color with the Autumn season have a beauty all their own.
by Susan | Oct 25, 2012 | On My Mind, Out and About in Maine
One of the most beautiful sights you will find Downeast are the blueberry barrens in October. Lush, vibrant carpets of red fill the countryside like patchwork quilts. This picture is straight out of the camera with no color enhancement. Click on the image for a larger...
by Susan | Oct 18, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Autumn view of Pleasant River in Addison, Maine.
by Susan | Oct 13, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Last night’s hard frost gave way to a beautiful, crisp autumn day. Hannah and I enjoyed the day with our annual hike up Pigeon Hill. This is Petit Manan Light from half-way up Pigeon Hill. We took a boat cruise out to Petit Manan in August. The views from the...
by Susan | Oct 6, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
I found this picture from last year in my files and thought it worth sharing. The Downeast Museum of Natural History is our local junk seller. It’s nice to see he has a sense of humor.
by Susan | Sep 21, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
On this last day of summer, we traveled to the Common Ground Fair – one of the highlights of the year for us. It’s billed: A celebration of rural living that promotes organically grown Maine produce and alternative lifestyles. We walked for miles all the...
by Susan | Sep 6, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah isn’t much into photography. She’d just as soon look through binoculars as take photos. I think she’s got a good eye for it. She took this picture in July on Isle au Haut – with a disposable Fujifilm instamatic!
by Susan | Sep 1, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Homecation Day 8. It was a gorgeous day so we packed a picnic and took it to the Schoodic Peninsula which is part of Acadia National Park where we were on Day 6. The entrance to Schoodic is in Winter Harbor – about 30 minutes from home. (Click on images for a...
by Susan | Aug 30, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Day six of my homecation took us to Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park. Paul agreed to come with Hannah and I because I promised no forced marches – just a nice drive. What he didn’t anticipate was me having him pull over at every single overlook to...
by Susan | Aug 29, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
On day five of my homecation we spent an amazing morning cruising our hometown waters – the Narraguagus Bay with Captain Jamie of?Robertson Sea Tours. We left from the Milbridge Marina and cruised out to Petit Manan Island. The day was a gorgeous backdrop for...
by Susan | Aug 27, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Day three of my homecation involved a mother-daughter hike to Bog Brook Cove in Cutler, Maine. The hike out to the coast took us through a variety of terrains – fir forest, oak forest, and birch forest before we finally made it to the coast. We parked ourselves...
by Susan | Aug 25, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Today started my homecation. A vacation where home is your base for fun and no work. I have carefully guarded my schedule for the coming week so that Hannah and I can fit in all of the things we wanted to do over the summer, but didn’t. Because my schedule has...
