Millinocket, ME

Audra and I decided to pack our bags and head to Maine for a long weekend.  We rented a "cabin" in the small town of Millinocket, ME.  I am using the word "cabin"  loosely, although that is how they advertised.  Wasn't quite the rustic cabin in the woods feel we were hoping for, but the accommodations were nice. 

 If a little yellow house doesn't with pink chairs doesn't say rustic I am not sure what does

 There were approx. 8 "cabins" and they were all on a residential street.  
 We brought up some Meat for some grilling.  Feeling like real grill masters on this bad boy...

Ok so they did have a larger propane grill, but couldn't help but laugh.

It even had pink walls! Not only were we on a residential street we are also next to the airport.  Although don't think any commercial flights come in to this airport.

The sign in the background says to "smile as you go by, if you don't have time say hi"
I tease, but it was clean, and inexpensive.  Really can't ask for much more. 

Day 2-Whitewater rafting with "Three Rivers Expeditions" on the Penobscot.  Had a blast with these guys.  We paddled our way through a few class 5 rapids.  Managed to keep our boat upright although I can't say the same for the rest of the rafts.

 Our PFDs said "Unicorn Expeditions"  for some reason I got a kick out of this

 There were approx. 80 people that went.  Here we are making our way to the river

 The rafts were pretty heavy. 

 Getting ready to head out.  We were always the final raft because our guide Tony was the owner of the company.

 

 Couldn't have asked for a better day!

Some boats making there way thru some rapids.  I was unable to get any decent shots of the rapids cause they make you paddle when you are going thru. : )  I'm pretty sure if interested though you can "Youtube" Penobscot and "Three Rivers Expeditions" and they have some videos up. After an amazing day we headed back to the "Three Rivers" Headquarters where they have a full bar and grub.

 Audra and I with Tony our guide

 The bar- I was surprised at the selection they offered.  Nothing but the best for these broads.  Classed it up with some PBR.

Everyone after rafting.

Day 3- Baxter State Park.  This is where Mt Katahdin is.  The final or starting point for the Appalachian Trail depending on the direction you are heading.  It was in the mid 90's so our hikes consisted of short walks in hopes of finding some lake or pond to swim in.

 Audra signing us in.

 These falls were beautiful

 The "Appalachian Trail" only 2,194 miles to go.  We are so close : )

 Stunning views

 Walkways to help preserve nature

Enjoying a quick dip in one of the ponds.

 Ended our day by swimming in this pond before heading back into town.  The water was warmer than I would have expected.

That evening we decided to head out for a night out in Millinocket.  Ok, so were lightweights and only made it through dinner before we were ready to call it a night.

 Although small the few restaurants they had all seemed very charming.

Our final day we decided to get up early in hopes of spotting a moose.

 Unfortunately we did not see any, but got see some beautiful views

 And this mama and baby

 And eat breakfast with this view

 

 They had canoes that could be rented at Daicey Pond

 We had a great time canoeing around. 

I'm pretty sure that is Katahdin in the background.

 There were frogs everywhere! But still no Moose

 Does anyone know if there is a name for the stage of the life cycle when the tadpole has legs, but isn't quite a frog yet? 

 Unfortunately we had to pack our bags and head back to Boston.  I could have stayed here all day!
The ride back to Boston is approx 5hours.  We made a couple of stops to break up the trip

 Oh look-Bears!

And finally a Moose!

 We also decided to stop in Portland, ME and tour the "Shipyard Brewery"

We watched a quick video on the history of Shipyard and then tried a few samples. Afterwards we went had some lunch before heading back to Boston.  Another amazing trip!