The heat continues...
I woke up early today; at 5:23AM it was just 15 minutes past sunrise. I decided a walk in a garden decorated by early morning light was a good thing to do in the morning heat.
For the rest of the day I plan to stay inside, enjoying air conditioned air.
It's interesting to compare the rocky coastline of Halibut Point State Park with the calm waters of Babson Farm Quarry in the center of the park. The water is well below the edge leaving the space on and near the water as a protected zone for birds.
Today was my first visit of the season to the gardens in Portsmouth, NH. While the gardens were popping with color there are many varieties of flowers that seem to be waiting for warmer weather.
Yes, I know, there is a heat wave coming!
It was a good wander!
A visit to Halibut Point State Park has been on my mind for a while. I let the sky help me decide on the day, choosing Tuesday because of the cloudy sky. I hoped that the rain would hold off until I was finished with my wander - and it did!
It's a park that I think I should visit more often but it's in a location that is a bit of a drive. It's only 25 miles as the crow flies, 34 miles as I need to drive, taking me close to an hour to get there. Tuesday's visit was definitely worth it!
Click here to see more photos in the gallery Halibut Point :: 2025.
While some peonies are fading, others are in full bloom.
This beauty in white posed for me in a garden at Maudslay State Park.
I visited the rocky coastline of Halibut Point State Park today.
I was delighted to see a pop of purple created by iris popping up between the rocks.
This afternoon's visit to Maudslay State Park was timed perfectly to see mountain laurel in bloom.
I guess I've missed the full bloom in years past; these flowers are amazing.
While I'm always surprised to see dahlias in bloom early in the growing season, I was delighted to see a few of these beautiful flowers in a garden this evening.
