The world is full of the colors of a rainbow. Red and yellows and pinks and greens, purple and orange and blues. Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island is no exception. With skiff boats laying on the sand during low tide in the fog, to Bass Harbor […]
One cannot think of Maine without the word “Lobster” coming to mind. Each time we visit Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, it’s a guarantee that a stop at a waterfront lobster and seafood restaurant is in order. Hubby’s favorite place is Stewman’s located right on the harbor […]
Lobster trap floats hanging brightly along a barn red wall waiting for the sea. Adventurers getting ready to try their hand at Bar Harbor. Mellow yellow mushrooms sitting quietly on the balsam fir forest. Delicate wild flowers elegantly decorating the passage along the Little Harbor Brook Trail. These […]
For some reason, I never manage to get enough of being out in the woods and feeding the mosquitoes. Actually, I always have bug repellent in my car but when I get out, I just don’t bother to put any on as I keep thinking that I’m impervious […]
Water lilies floating lightly on Little Long Pond. Land owned by the Rockefellers adjacent to Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine.
The greens and grays of Acadia National Park envelope you in the serenity and solitude that only nature can offer the human spirit. Intertwined between the rocks, hills, and trees is a network of expertly built carriage roads by consummate horseman and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Following […]
The scent of balsam firs and evergreen trees fill my senses, while the rhythm of clip-clopping of horse’s hooves on gravel carriage roads create a symphony in the forest. Taking a peaceful and romantic Carriage Ride through Acadia National Forest along roads carefully built and planned by John D. Rockerfeller, […]
The photo above was created by the Occipital.com 360 application on my iPhone 4s, then downloaded to my PC and imported into Lightroom 3.5 for minor editing. Edits included adding some black, clarity and vibrance. The location is from Pretty Marsh Picnic Area. Being able to find this […]
One cannot think of the Maine coast without immediately thinking of succulent bright red Lobsters. Lobster fishing is a long-time tradition among the locals living on Mount Desert Island. A profession that can be quite profitable, also comes with significant risk as so much time is spent on […]
The trails on Mount Desert Island in and out of Acadia National Park are absolutely outstanding. With a wide variety of terrain and scenery ranging from mountains to the sea, these trails offer endless hiking opportunities. As my dear husband is not a hiker, I have to sneak […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 