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  • NPSeaker
    Albany, NY396 contributions
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    The gardens were fabulous! All the employees were knowledgeable and friendly. We were lucky to have a beautiful day and be there when most of the flowers were in bloom. The short walking trails were fun and it’s nice that even when there are a lot of people, we are all spread out. Also nice that you reserve a time slot to prevent crowds of people. The history of the place and gorgeous views are partly why I wanted to visit. There is a lot of shade so you can stay out of the hot sun. We would definitely come back again. So happy we got to visit this year since we were not able to get a reservation in past years.
    Written 8 September 2023
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  • directorfantasies
    Tampa, FL1,289 contributions
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    Little Long Pond is part of the Land and Garden Preserve. It is located on Peabody Drive in Seal Harbor. (Another way to get to Little Long Pond is to exit Acadia at Stanley Brook and turn right onto Peabody Road.) There are 3 parking lots - the main gate entrance parking lot across from Bracey Cove and 2 more a short drive up Peabody Drive at Friends Trail & the other at Harbor Brook Trailhead. It is not part of Acadia National Park. However, it allows hikers to connect to many of the park's trails in that area.

    The day we visited, we parked near the main gate, parking on the road shoulder. We chose to go clockwise (a tip given to me by a friend) while everyone else goes counter clockwise (straight ahead as one walks through the gate). That made it possible to enjoy that side of the pond alone for most of our walk.

    There are other trails branching off the main gravel trail such as Friends Trail. We detour for a bit on the David & Neva Trail which runs close to the edge of the pond and find ourselves in a meadow across from the boathouse.

    Returning to the carriage road trail, we see some good foliage color. I spot a small evergreen tree with colorful autumn leaves that had fallen from surrounding trees and got caught in its branches as if nature had chosen to decorate it as a Christmas tree.

    The carriage road is level and easy to walk, taking one through a still beautiful forest which provides great shade. We reach the intersection at Post 34. From here one can continue on either to the right which goes to the Cobblestone Bridge and Jordan Pond. Take a left and the carriage road takes you to The Richard Trail and Harbor Brook Trail. We decided to return the way we came to walk the other side of the pond. After 41 minutes alone, we encounter our first people and a happy dog carrying a stick in his mouth walking ahead of his owner. Slightly wet and muddy, he seems to be having the time of his life.

    We stop to rest on a bench at the gate entrance. I notice an overgrown garden across the path with bare apple trees and a lovely half timbered house. How lucky that person is to live so close to this beautiful place. Lots of birds are flitting in and out of the trees feeding on some kind of berries. It is a very good place to bird watch and photograph them.

    We walk up the path to the boathouse. There are kayaks & canoes inside. Would be fun to kayak on the pond. Swimming is allowed during the summer by both humans and dogs. Dogs are allowed off leash here as long as they respond to voice commands and we meet two happy dogs running around, owners following close behind. People ice skate on the pond in the winter when the ice is thick enough.

    After photographing the boathouse and scenery in the area, I notice across the pond there is a woman who is sitting cross legged on the grass in the meadow and meditating. What a perfect place to be at peace and shut out the world.
    Written 24 September 2021
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  • directorfantasies
    Tampa, FL1,289 contributions
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    Not to be confused with the more well known Little Hunter’s Beach which is off the Park Loop Road, this cobblestone beach is located off Route 3 on Cooksey Drive. You have to be on the lookout for the turn-off as the street sign is small. Once on Cooksey Drive, be on the lookout for a very small pull-off parking area that holds up to 4 vehicles off the side of the road. As we pull in, another couple is leaving and there is only one other car. Depending on time of day and year, you might blessed to find yourself alone sometimes to hike this trail.

    I revel in the solitude of this trail that winds through lush green balsam forest. The twisted trees, roots and moss covered ground along with little wood bridges make you think you have stumbled into a section of Middle Earth. At any minute, could one spy hobbits or fairies? Could there be trolls under the bridges?

    Spruce and pine trees fill the air with their beautiful fragrance.
    Due to shade and moisture, mushrooms are abundant on live as well as fallen tress and nestled in the moss.

    We continue on down the trail navigating tree roots, a tree tunnel, another wood bridge and wood plank walkways. To the left, Hunter’s Brook flows along the trail winding it’s way to the beach. The trail rises a little bit by means of some dirt and wood tie steps, then goes down to the beach of cobblestones of all sizes hemmed in on both side by pine covered rocky cliffs. The cobbles are sometimes wet & slippery and hard to walk on even when dry.

    To the right of the beach is Hunters Cliff trail that leads up to the top of the cliffs. It is a difficult climb. Stop and spend some peaceful time here taking in the beauty and the sound of the water washing over the cobbles. It's pure magic.
    Written 24 September 2021
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  • Beth R
    Celebration, Florida, United States17 contributions
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    Enter Mother Earth: The Naturalists Notebook is an experience of science both playful and comprehensive. Yes it's a bookstore but as designed by the original owners, it's a work of art not to be missed ( children welcome!)
    Written 22 June 2023
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  • RTPR2015
    Salt Lake City, UT63 contributions
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    We stayed in Seal Harbor in a rental and it is a hidden gem of the park! The quiet serene side of the island. We rented bikes for the carriage roads and it was stupendous! Easy access to the roads, the bikes worked great. Friendly service, nice drinks and gelato.
    Written 21 June 2023
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