Summer is upon us - finally!

And, with all the rain we've had recently, the woods are bursting with beautiful, spring greenery.

Being an early morning person, I decided to take a nice long walk in Sorrento before getting into my long list of things to do.  It was absolutely glorious!  The birds were singing in the trees and, as I looked up into the sky, I saw an osprey picking up twigs and building a nest in a dead tree.  I ran into a deer who was feeding along the road.  He stopped munching on the grass and as I stood there we just kept watching each other. It was almost like a game of Chicken - who's gonna bolt first!  LOL!  I finally gave in and let him continue with his breakfast.  It was a wonderful, peaceful walk, a great way to begin my day and only a four mile drive from my house!

So much for my day, but here is an interesting destination to visit!

Hello, Maine! We’ve got some pretty amazing destinations in Maine, and today we’re highlighting one that’s a true feat of engineering. Learn about makes the Penobscot Narrows Bridge And Observatory so unique then read on for more gems in Maine.

The Tallest Observatory Bridge In The World, Penobscot Narrows Bridge And Observatory In Maine Was A True Feat Of Engineering

Sitting at 420 feet tall, it's the largest observation bridge in the world! Looking out over the top, you will get great views of the river, Fort Knox, and the surrounding coast.

The nearby Fort Knox is a great place to go and explore an old fort with your kids

 

Whether you decide to just drive across or take the elevator to the top, the Penobscot Narrows Bridge And Observatory is an amazing find in Maine. Make sure to buy your tickets to the tower, Fort Knox, or both and enjoy this wonderful site. 

Address: Penobscot Narrows Bridge, US-1, Stockton Springs, ME 04981, USA

Here's hoping you have a beautiful, sunny, summer day!

Stay tuned for more interesting information about the State of Maine!  😍

Cheers, 

Bob and Sandy

So Far, So good!

After all this time to get this project going, we have had our first guest and we're happy to report she gave us our first 5 Star Review!

"If I tell you how great this place is, there's a chance there won't be availability for me next time. But okay, here goes... this home is super clean, updated, comfortable, has a screened-in porch, and is conveniently located. It's 5 min to the park entrance, where you can check out Raven's Nest, Schoodic Point, and trails near Blueberry Hill parking lot. Corea Heath is another easy loop walk to try if you're looking for something less strenuous. The house is also near The Pickled Wrinkle to get a bite to eat. Be sure to say hi to my friends Jane & Kelly at the Littlefield Gallery, and take a tour at U.S. Bells. All in all, a perfect place to stay during your visit!"

Published Jun 1, 2022

 

We were tickled pink to say the least and hope we'll be able to accommodate many more happy guests!

In the meantime, one of my jobs as "Property Manager" involves one of my favorite things to do and that's gardening!  Bob came up with a great idea to build a long planter for the front of the house, I planted lots of red, pink and white impatiens, mulched it and it looks so colorful and cute. I'll post a picture for my next blog post when things have begun bloom nicely.

I also began a rock garden for the right side of the property's entry way and as I was digging around, I found more boulders under some of the soil.  So, I hosed them all down and we now have a true rock garden with lots of sedums and other perennials from my yard.  It will probably take a few years to fill in, but I think it turned out nicely.

Anyway, although there are many hiking and biking paths here on the "quiet side" of Acadia National Park, I thought I'd post information about some of the the nice hiking path's in the main part of the Park over in Bar Harbor.

Ocean Path Trail

Click below for more information

 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maine/waterfront-trails-refreshing-me/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=maine&utm_campaign=newsletter&lctg=0000000002004531&utm_content=nlbuttonB2

Thunder Hole

Precipice Trail on Champlain Mountain

In the meantime, if you're interested in perhaps staying with us and you'd like more information about Acadia Woodland Cottage, check out our VRBO site, number 1713662.  While at this time, we only have two weeks in September and one in October still available, we'll be open for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and there's always next year to come visit Maine!

Wishing everyone a very happy and fun summer! 😎

Cheers, 

Bob and Sandy