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Thought some may enjoy seeing this scenery... I hoped to process a bear with the FK but, sorry... no bear this year.
Last years trip to Maine was so much fun, we decided to do it again. We took the RV with all the children, and headed east and north on Sept 14. We drove straight through to Erie PA, and stopped along the shore of Lake Erie. It was fun watching the children run the shoreline. I had fun to. Skipping rocks are everywhere. ( also posted other some pics in the Becker sub forum)
The next stop was at Watkins Glen State Park in NY State. We hiked the whole trial, 850 steps in 1.5 miles of natural gorge... It's beautiful.
behind the waterfall
Then we finished the day driving on to my cousin Joseph's dairy farm, north of the finger lakes, along I 90, and stayed the night there. Sorry, we forgot to take pictures. I love the sights and the smells of a dairy farm. He milks 70 cows, and also does some custom harvesting for other farms.
The next day we set our sights for Bar Harbor, and arrived just before the Lobsters pounds closed for the night.
ordered 15 lobsters, steamed while we wait...
Now this is what I am talking about! Wow, it's good eating, and fun! the children had never had fresh caught Maine lobster.
In the morning we left the campground to walk around Bar Harbor.
Half day sailing trips are available...
Then it was on to Bridgewater where my brother lives and farms.
Upon arrival, the first order of business is to set up the camp fire and cooking area. And make kindling. Here Logan is using the BK 11 Mr. Ethan gave him at Blade show this year. He thinks he needs an EDC, but his budget needs to grow first.
Been here 3 hours and the meat is on!
The next day for supper, we had to have more lobster. Just for us, they don't eat seafood! :thumbdn: So I bought 3 lobsters, and the one with the knife in his claws weighed 3.75. Note the size of those claws. The meat was almost as big as a hamburger. It was beyond good!
The next day I went bear hunting in the rain, and that produced some quiet thinking time, but no bear....
Some of the guys in camp where taking part in the Maine Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt. I met some great guys. All of them were getting their moose, and when I left, 23 of 24 had taken a moose.
Here is a pic of one I helped get out of the bush and back to camp. A 2 1/2 year old bull. Warning, graphic! The knives they were using were the over the counter box store blades. I was impressed how hard the guides worked with apparently not very sharp edges. (by my standards) My son was watching and whispered, dad, show them how sharp yours is... But I said no, now is not the time....
The last day I was there, I went hunting on my own at my brothers place. It was.... well you can see for yourself....
We also went canoeing on his river a couple miles.
I tried out my firebox for the first time. We boiled up some Chaga tea, also a first.
The chaga was found by the boys My brother thought we were out of our minds, and predicted death by poisoning But we did get everyone to try it after it had steeped for about 4 hours. I thought it was good. Mild, but good.
The last night there we went to the store on Rt 2, and bought grass fed, natural raised beef. T-bone and Porterhouse and flank steak.
And organic potatoes and vegetables raised on his farm
Eating of the grill the way to live!
The potato harvest was in full swing this time of year I should have stopped and taken good pictures. The equipment they use is specialized and very big. This truck is driving alongside the harvester in the field and after its full will drive to a large storage potato barn and unload.
Our trip mascot.
The last nights celebration of Maine outdoors!
Last years trip to Maine was so much fun, we decided to do it again. We took the RV with all the children, and headed east and north on Sept 14. We drove straight through to Erie PA, and stopped along the shore of Lake Erie. It was fun watching the children run the shoreline. I had fun to. Skipping rocks are everywhere. ( also posted other some pics in the Becker sub forum)
The next stop was at Watkins Glen State Park in NY State. We hiked the whole trial, 850 steps in 1.5 miles of natural gorge... It's beautiful.
behind the waterfall
Then we finished the day driving on to my cousin Joseph's dairy farm, north of the finger lakes, along I 90, and stayed the night there. Sorry, we forgot to take pictures. I love the sights and the smells of a dairy farm. He milks 70 cows, and also does some custom harvesting for other farms.
The next day we set our sights for Bar Harbor, and arrived just before the Lobsters pounds closed for the night.
ordered 15 lobsters, steamed while we wait...
Now this is what I am talking about! Wow, it's good eating, and fun! the children had never had fresh caught Maine lobster.
In the morning we left the campground to walk around Bar Harbor.
Half day sailing trips are available...
Then it was on to Bridgewater where my brother lives and farms.
Upon arrival, the first order of business is to set up the camp fire and cooking area. And make kindling. Here Logan is using the BK 11 Mr. Ethan gave him at Blade show this year. He thinks he needs an EDC, but his budget needs to grow first.
Been here 3 hours and the meat is on!
The next day for supper, we had to have more lobster. Just for us, they don't eat seafood! :thumbdn: So I bought 3 lobsters, and the one with the knife in his claws weighed 3.75. Note the size of those claws. The meat was almost as big as a hamburger. It was beyond good!
The next day I went bear hunting in the rain, and that produced some quiet thinking time, but no bear....
Some of the guys in camp where taking part in the Maine Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt. I met some great guys. All of them were getting their moose, and when I left, 23 of 24 had taken a moose.
Here is a pic of one I helped get out of the bush and back to camp. A 2 1/2 year old bull. Warning, graphic! The knives they were using were the over the counter box store blades. I was impressed how hard the guides worked with apparently not very sharp edges. (by my standards) My son was watching and whispered, dad, show them how sharp yours is... But I said no, now is not the time....
The last day I was there, I went hunting on my own at my brothers place. It was.... well you can see for yourself....
We also went canoeing on his river a couple miles.
I tried out my firebox for the first time. We boiled up some Chaga tea, also a first.
The chaga was found by the boys My brother thought we were out of our minds, and predicted death by poisoning But we did get everyone to try it after it had steeped for about 4 hours. I thought it was good. Mild, but good.
The last night there we went to the store on Rt 2, and bought grass fed, natural raised beef. T-bone and Porterhouse and flank steak.
And organic potatoes and vegetables raised on his farm
Eating of the grill the way to live!
The potato harvest was in full swing this time of year I should have stopped and taken good pictures. The equipment they use is specialized and very big. This truck is driving alongside the harvester in the field and after its full will drive to a large storage potato barn and unload.
Our trip mascot.
The last nights celebration of Maine outdoors!
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