early snow

Yesterday's weather went from snow to freezing rain and back to snow again. The freezing rain removed some of the snow depth.

While it is meteorological winter I didn't expect to see snow on the ground this early in the season.

wicked windy

It was chilly and it was wicked windy, a good day for a walk at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

I saw a few other people and a handful of birds.

I saw sand blowing across the beach.

I felt the wind pushing me, trying to control my forward progress.

afternoon light

Today was a day of unseasonable warmth and an ever-changing sky.

Clouds moved from dark to lighter then moved aside a bit to allow some blue to peek through.

skim ice

It's been chilly during the day and cold overnight - cold enough to start forming a skim coat of ice on some of the ponds in the area.

As I walked in Harold Parker State Forest this afternoon I noticed signs of emerging ice.

a changing sky

It was good day for a low tide walk in the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The sky showed blue with changing clouds, moving from bright white to dark gray and back again.

While it was chilly and windy, it was wonderful.

rust-colored leaves

Rust-colored leaves stand between empty branches and evergreens.

transition

As the weather transitions to late autumn a few trees cling to some leaves showing occasional pops of yellow and red.

Trees, some bare, some clinging to color...

photos! Acadia

Wandering in Acadia National Park this week was wonderful. The air was chilly, the sky changed each day, and many trees continued to wear autumn color.

The park was busy when I arrived on Sunday afternoon but the rest of my time there was quiet. It was a wonderful visit.

Photos can be seen in the gallery late autumn, Acadia.

a last morning

I enjoyed a cloudy last morning in the park before it was time to drive home. I walked along Park Loop Road, listening to the ocean, looking at the rocks, absorbing the beauty.

Sometimes a short trip is perfect; this one made me happy.

late day light

We walked in Bar Harbor as the sun was setting.

The light was amazing!

--- Rover