This time of year has been unseasonably warm and we have been thoroughly enjoying our walks to the top of Mount Battie.

Reaching The Top At Sunset

Turret Atop Mount Battie

Viewing the sunset over the western mountains and the moon rising in the eastern sky illuminating Penobscot Bay.

An Easterly View

Camden Harbor, Southerly View

A sign of quieter times where recently filled parking lots are empty and lonely view finders stand.

Watching The Moon Rise

View Finders Will Soon Be Stored Away For Winter

Lighting The Star

Each year we look forward to the lighted star that is mounted on the turret atop Camden Hills State Park. As a tradition it is lit the day after Thanksgiving and remains erected until New Years Day. The star can be seen from miles away, a true sign of the holiday season.

Funny how after years of walking the auto road our timing on this trip coincided with Bob Oxton’s firing up the generator which illuminates the star.

Bob spoke of challenging past winters and his difficulty reaching the top some evenings to light the star and yet he has never missed a night for over 40 years of volunteering. Now that is a commitment!

The Lighted Star

A Beautiful Evening