We assumed that on a Tuesday there would not be much of a crowd but we were completely wrong because everything on the west side of Acadia was packed. Rather than fight the crowd waiting for a bus we drove to a remote parking area and hiked into the sightseeing area we just “couldn’t miss”…per Ranger Angie.
We parked at Brown Mountain Gatehouse and hiked the carriage paths to see Jordan Pond. The carriage paths were built by John D. Rockefeller so he and his buddies had a place to travel on carriages to get away from the hustle bustle of loud cars. Now it is primarily used for hikers and bikers…mainly bikers on electric bikes (at least they are half way trying!)
On the way back to the truck we “took the road less traveled” and hiked less inhabited paths. The beauty of Acadia is amazing and a trip we will be coming back to…sometime between September and October for less tourist we were told by the locals.
What we learned while eating our last lobster for a while…over 5.2 million lobster were sold in the Bar Harbor area last year. We better come back quick before they are gone.
Today we leave for VT, NH…or maybe Portland…or…I’ll let you tomorrow when we get there…
McGaffs On The Fly 