Animals of the lake… plenty of deer and loons as well as a crane coming in hot, and what I think is a juvenile eagle perched for some fishing!

#toddypond #summervacation #maine #animalsofthelake #loons #crane #deer #eagle

Sometimes your soul just needs time with friends where there are loads of laughs and many memories made! ❤️
Stayed overnight downtown Portland so I could get the most out of the visit with out-of-state framily!
#friends #staylocal #maine #portland

Turned into 5 miles as I added the lookout loop and I am glad I did, the views were stunning!!

Finally hiking weather! In 2024 I put Blueberry Mountain via Stone House Trail – 4.8 miles and White Cairn Trail – 4.1 miles on my wish list, but I found a 4-mile loop that will take care of both of these, the White Cairn to Stone House Trail!

Upper and Lower views of Taughannock Falls in Ulysses, NY. A rainy but perfect day to chase waterfalls while in UNY

Went to the Castle in the Clouds Sunday, to chase some waterfalls. 7 falls in a short one-mile portion of the 1.8-mile hike.

I’ll be back in the fall for sure!

Winter isn’t over just yet here in Maine. The good news is it will melt quickly

My cardinals are back ❤️

Finished up another quilt this weekend while the weather couldn’t figure out if it wanted to stick with snow, freezing rain, or just rain.

I’m not sure I’ll ever get over this night! October 2025, seeing the Northern Lights at home in Maine 😍

Another fun trip to the New Hampshire Ice Castles