We had no intention of staying in Maine without trekking over to Bar Harbor for at least a couple of days. And, when it came to planning the time we'd spend there, Acadia National Park was on top of the list. While investigating further, we realized that Lubec, ME and New Brunswick, Canada were in reach also.  The main attraction for us in this part of Canada was the Mulholland Point Lighthouse. Getting a first "across the border" look at the USA A quick ride over this bridge took us to Canada. Stop signs are looking a little different here! Canada...so far and yet so close! Before crossing into Canada, we tried to take in a Lubec, Maine sunrise while viewing West Quoddy Head Lighthouse. We actually set our alarm to wake, get ready, and hit the road by 1:45 AM 😦 Before you assume we have completely lost our minds, I'll explain. This is one of the areas to see first sunlight in the nation. It is the easternmost point in the contiguous United States. Being in the are...

  On the morning of June 15th, a search was underway to find fun and adventure within an hour of our location. An online hunt revealed two waterfalls in Jackson, NH that seemed well worth the try.  We had no idea what surprises would be sprinkled into our day.  Glen Ellis Falls A 0.3 mile absolutely beautiful walk brought us to a 64-foot rushing waterfall. The trail begins under a highway which meant we'd have a fun tunnel to walk through. As we hiked along, we were treated to granite steps and breathtaking scenery at every turn.  Jackson Falls This barely hidden gem on the Wildcat River is located just off of Route 16. Two parking areas make the series of falls and rocky play area very accessible.  Cathedral Ledge A gorgeous lookout near North Conway, this 700-foot ledge offers astounding views of the Saco River Valley.  If a lengthy, steep hike is not on the agenda, visitors can use the road and parking area to get to the top. The...