tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post1833143043570254342..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Hiking to Ocean OverlookSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-53395189092896726892013-07-11T08:13:25.442-04:002013-07-11T08:13:25.442-04:00Nice hike ... but the temp would have been a "...Nice hike ... but the temp would have been a "no go" for us. This is now the second or third year in a row that the north has had temps higher than the south. Alaska, contrary to most expectations, can be quite warm in the summer ... we had gorgeous, comfortable summer temps in June 2001 ... nothing like the high-high temps they had this year, though.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-88702943160119952352013-07-10T20:24:09.113-04:002013-07-10T20:24:09.113-04:00thanks for bringing back memories of when we did t...thanks for bringing back memories of when we did that hike... glad to se you two enjoying Camden Hills...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56356928089991937292013-07-10T12:38:33.401-04:002013-07-10T12:38:33.401-04:00Does look like a lovely hike, even with the heat. ...Does look like a lovely hike, even with the heat. I think the hole is a hobbit hole :)<br />Hope it cools off soon!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-9839141288601036612013-07-10T11:37:25.008-04:002013-07-10T11:37:25.008-04:00Sounds like a great hike, even in the heat. What ...Sounds like a great hike, even in the heat. What beautiful views. Hopefully you will get a break from the heat soon.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-91410471545929424652013-07-10T11:06:06.986-04:002013-07-10T11:06:06.986-04:00That looks like a great hike! Hope your weather ha...That looks like a great hike! Hope your weather has cooled off some.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-32832199252072636362013-07-10T09:39:23.577-04:002013-07-10T09:39:23.577-04:0090 is just too hot for me to hike, shaded or not. ...90 is just too hot for me to hike, shaded or not. I'm impressed...5 hours! I'd be dripping. Beautiful, beautiful views! Those fireworks are pretty typical of small town America, I've found. They do what they can with what they've got :)Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-4288163513384858392013-07-10T09:05:08.784-04:002013-07-10T09:05:08.784-04:00Our 4th wasn't nearly as interesting as yours....Our 4th wasn't nearly as interesting as yours. Love the fireworks pictures.<br /><br />I don't understand the all blue blazes on the trails. Makes no sense to me. I like know where I'm going.<br /><br />I often use the navigation button my smart phone. There is a "map" button where you can see where you are by satellite. It's a great way to see what's around. You might have been able to id that lake.<br /><br />I'm so surprised it's so hot up there. I don't think I could have done that hike with it being over 90. It looks like a beautiful place to hike. I loved the ocean overlooks.<br /><br />It's been pretty hot here. We haven't gotten our afternoon rains for the past few days, so it's been getting up to 93. Of course some areas are getting rain and even a few waterspouts.<br /><br />Maybe you ought to go south to the Georgia mountains to cool off. :)Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-23153143990990927512013-07-10T05:02:17.427-04:002013-07-10T05:02:17.427-04:00Nice hike... looks like a warm-up for Acadia. Kno...Nice hike... looks like a warm-up for Acadia. Know what you mean about watching where you walk on those rocks and roots. Seems the only thing I see is my feet;o)) Just have to stop and look around once in a while!Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45881557370424504862013-07-10T00:31:41.228-04:002013-07-10T00:31:41.228-04:00You really put yourselves to the test on that hike...You really put yourselves to the test on that hike with all the heat. But your pictures show it was all worth it! Isn't it great to have a digital camera so you can take too many pictures... :cD<br /><br />I wonder where they got all those stones for the steps and cairns? ;c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-11110854717564092952013-07-09T23:56:23.188-04:002013-07-09T23:56:23.188-04:00Very ambitious hike. Seems like that high place w...Very ambitious hike. Seems like that high place would make for great fireworks views. But how strange not to have a grand finale. Maybe the budget is small.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-81483011889661666302013-07-09T23:56:10.266-04:002013-07-09T23:56:10.266-04:00You sure made the hike in hot weather look worth i...You sure made the hike in hot weather look worth it. I am always impressed how your posts make me feel like I was tagging along right behind you. I, however, would not be hiking in 90 degree weather! I generally don't like any temps over 85 and even then the humidity has to be on the low side for outdoor activities. <br /><br />The "pink" sails were probably traditional tan bark (reddish-brown) sails that are used on classic gaff-rigged boats (the sails look square), hence the phrase "red sails in the sunset." Camden is known for its traditional sailing vessels. They used to shoot off a cannon everytime someone left the harbor on a cross-Atlantic journey. Big EZ Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042182363320148353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2475150197435286902013-07-09T23:15:38.942-04:002013-07-09T23:15:38.942-04:00Great pictures! My absolute3 limit for hiking is ...Great pictures! My absolute3 limit for hiking is 85 degrees. After all, it is suppose to be fun.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-53397395591129689582013-07-09T23:10:49.995-04:002013-07-09T23:10:49.995-04:00Beautiful hike, Sherry. Even though it was hot, a...Beautiful hike, Sherry. Even though it was hot, at least it wasn't raining! I really get all discombobulated when there is no finale! That is the part we all wait for. Happened to us last year in Klamath and this year we decided to stay home! I guess the best fireworks I ever saw were at Epcot one year. sigh, and not even on the fourth of july.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-13583092617202902952013-07-09T22:17:59.339-04:002013-07-09T22:17:59.339-04:00I envy your stamina. I'm not sure I could hol...I envy your stamina. I'm not sure I could hold up for such a difficult hike in the heat. Looks like another great day!! klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-54417098739344585712013-07-09T22:10:50.578-04:002013-07-09T22:10:50.578-04:00Did Dad enjoy the hike since it was his plan? Loo...Did Dad enjoy the hike since it was his plan? Looks like it from the picture, but, I don't think I would have been a big fan in that heat going up and up. Lots of exercise for you and definitely a pretty overlook view at the top! Too bad you missed out on a finale for the fireworks (odd), but you did get to see some and to see boats on the water - I enjoy watching boats on the water.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-82346569691820357162013-07-09T21:49:33.581-04:002013-07-09T21:49:33.581-04:00Whew! I'm exhausted! ;->Whew! I'm exhausted! ;-> judilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640947046484366376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-48050974273197142162013-07-09T21:43:21.028-04:002013-07-09T21:43:21.028-04:00What a fantastic hike. That is definitely our kind...What a fantastic hike. That is definitely our kind of hike. When we went through Maine and New Hampshire in July 2011 it was baking hot as well. We boondocked most of the time but when we wanted to hike up Mount Washington in New Hampshire it was so hot that we had to stay in an RV park/campground so that we could have electricity to run our AC for Whiskey. She couldn't come on the hike with us and we were going to be gone for almost 9 hours and she needed to stay cool. For us it was a great day because as we got higher the temperature got much, much cooler.<br /><br />I think your fireworks pictures turned out great, especially the last one it is beautiful.<br /><br />Ruth<br /><a href="http://www.travelwithkevinandruth.com" rel="nofollow">www.travelwithkevinandruth.com</a>Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-84501420253502151682013-07-09T21:38:54.439-04:002013-07-09T21:38:54.439-04:00You're not sweating, you're glistening wit...You're not sweating, you're glistening with accomplishment. What an impressive hike. Sorry the fireworks were duds, though.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308357669144600161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-36494837748495864152013-07-09T21:34:15.810-04:002013-07-09T21:34:15.810-04:00Get used to the rocks and roots :-)! We did Gorham...Get used to the rocks and roots :-)! We did Gorham Mountain Trail yesterday and Ship Harbor today, inbetween the dewdrops. Hope to see you soon!Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39872767743828708902013-07-09T21:17:59.858-04:002013-07-09T21:17:59.858-04:00I think it looks like a beautiful trail, even if y...I think it looks like a beautiful trail, even if you didn't get the overlook you thought was there. I think I will have to plan a trip that includes Maine next year.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-84767046526835925282013-07-09T20:52:42.277-04:002013-07-09T20:52:42.277-04:00I'm glad you didn't add to the cairns. Par...I'm glad you didn't add to the cairns. Park rangers in Acadia and other national parks tell people not to build their own cairns or add to ones they might see. Guess malicious hikers deliberately mess with original ones, trying to confuse hikers on trails. Beautiful trail and good for you for hiking it despite the heat! Looks like most of the ones we did in Acadia. Loved seeing it.Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.com