Acadia 2015
Soon after I ran the Montour 24 hour ultra again but this time with painful plantar fasciitis, we drove 12 hours to Bar Harbor, ME and checked into our cottage at Bay Meadow. Then we headed to Acadia National Park and the visitor center to pick up my junior ranger activity book. Acadia is an island; a coastal national park with minimal elevation and lots of ocean. We spent the week hiking, rock climbing, completing junior ranger scavenger hunts, relaxing on the beach, and a day trip to Camden.
Our Bay Meadow cottage was cute on the outside but super cramped on the inside. Showering was a real struggle.
Hiking up Cadillac with the hiking sticks we found was not strenuous at all -
only 1500 ft up
Atop Cadillac Mtn a graceful raven spreads
its wings and freely flies
Came across a lighthouse and puffins while
whale watching
Navigating an uphill boulder trail to the base of South Bubble
My first rock climbing experience was awesome
Jon's first rock climbing experience, too
Happy to pledge I will continue to protect the parks, wildlife, and learn about nature
Enjoyed Sand Beach and the beautiful
ocean on our last day at Acadia
The pecking of a beautiful woodpecker in the silence of the trail up to
Cadillac Mountain
A finback whale comes up for air during our
time on boat
We went rock climbing with our guide Zach from Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
Strapping on the harness
Selfie atop the South Bubble about 100 ft overlooking Jordan Lake
My plantar fasciitis is killing me but I'm determined to finish this 2 mile scavenger hunt to complete my junior ranger activity book and earn my patch
Happy with my new junior ranger patch
to sew on to my fleece
Good bye beautiful Bar Harbor
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Hope you've been inspired to visit and hike in Acadia. To plan your trip, visit
Acadia National Park website. Happy Trails!