Northeastern Maine

Sunset in Jackman was almost as pretty as at the beach.  Along the Kennebec River was a rest area with a marker relating some of the logging history of the river.  From there we took Rt 16 to I-95 north and stopped at "My Brother's Place" in Houlton where the town's pride and joy is "The Boy in the Boot" sculpture.

On Saturday, September 24, we took a ride north on Rt 11 up to Fort Kent.  It was still rainy and foggy, but we happened to catch sight of  a moose in a field along the way.  The fort was the main outpost during the Aroostok War in 1839 where Canada/England and the US fought over the border land between New Brunswick and Maine.  Rt 11 ended in Fort Kent.  We picked up US 1 and drove along the US/Canada border and headed south.  The photo of Presque Isle is for my dear friend Steve, whose ancestors lived there.  Best shot we could get riding through town!  Further south, we stopped at a farm where on an honor system, you could buy potatoes, squash, straw or pumpkins.  We got a big bag full of red and yukon potatoes for $2.50.  Back at camp, we enjoyed a campfire before bunking down for the night.