May 15, 2010 - Lake St. George State Park

Today's adventure will be to head to Lake St. George State Park in Liberty. Of course, I have never been to this state park. Sometimes I wonder how I can live in Maine all my life and have been to only a few state parks. Anyway, I pack my bag with extra clothes and camera loaded with Kodak 400 film. I hope that the weather holds and does not rain. I hit Slates Bakery first for a scone and a chicken sandwich for later. I am off!



I travel down Route 3 in Augusta headed to Liberty. The weather looks iffy as the clouds are here and look very dark. As I drive along, the rain is coming down but is not consistent. However, I still have hope that all will be well when I get to my final destination.



As I arrive at the state park, the rain is holding off for the time being. I take a right into the campground area. There are a few campers so this gives me many opportunities to wander around unimpeded. What a great view these people have from their abodes! My car is now parked near the water's edge in one of the empty spaces. I grab my camera and go even though it is a dreary day so far!

Photograph 1 is actually a mistake because it just shows the ground. Oh well. Photographs 2 through 4 show the view from the water's edge. Oh what a view! It is so gorgeous here. Great place to go camping. Photographs 5, 8 through 12 shows the trees, rocks and water that I see along the edge.

Each campsite contains a picnic table and a little fire pit. Photographs 6 through 7 as well as 14 through 17, 19-20 and 47 show what can be seen with the naked eye in the first part of the camping area. There is a winding road up to the outer part of the camping area. Rock formations are shown in Photographs 18 and 21-22.

There is a windy road that goes up to a gorgeous area in the back with some campsites either tucked away among the trees or out in the open. Photographs 13 and 23 through 39 show the winding road and what lies ahead in the outer perimeter of the camping area including trees, towels hanging to dry and outhouses. There is also a view back into the first part of the campground shown in Photograph 40.

As I wander back into the first part of the campground area, I find a patch of trees near the bathing/shower area. These trees are shown in Photographs 41 through 43 and the bathing area is shown in Photographs 45 and 46. As I stand near the grove of trees, I spy and hear a musician strumming his guitar. It is so pleasant to listen to that I sit for awhile. The musician is shown in Photograph 44 throw the branches of trees.

As I think I am leaving, I notice another road. Yes, I know that I have no idea about these state parks so I was amazed that there was more to the park than the campground. It was not obvious to me when I drove in so here I go as I wonder what is up ahead. Oh my! What a view! This end of the state park is phenomenal. Of course, no other car is in sight as I enter the parking area so this gives me free rein as to where I can go. Wide open spaces, picnic tables, gorgeous lake and places for children to play. It is a great set-up for all to enjoy. Oh no, it is raining again! I sit in my car listening to music until the rain subsides. Finally, the rain subsides and I alight from my car with camera in hand.

What I notice first besides the gorgeous views is the play area for the kids. Photographs 48 as well as 59 through 62 show this playful area. There is even a water fountain right in the middle of this area that is shown in Photograph 51. It is so peaceful here that Photographs 49 and 52 through 58 as well as Photograph 65 through 69 show the calmness of the day and water before me as well as the trees and the rock formations along the perimeter. There is even a lifeguard stand just waiting to be used for the upcoming summer depicted in Photograph 64. There are several picnic tables near the water's edge where people can just sit, have a picnic and take in the sights and sounds of the day. Photographs 50 and 63 depicts this gathering of tables.

After awhile, I just sit by the waters edge and take it all in. So peaceful. I love my life. These are thoughts now.



I find that this adventure is opening my mind and views of this gorgeous state. It does amaze me how I get into certain routines and stay within the same box for awhile but I know that sometimes I have to push myself out of the comfort zone. By doing this, it opens avenues for me.



As I am driving back, the rain is still holding off. It doesn't matter as much now, but the ride is much better this way. As I head back home, I realize that I have time to go back into Augusta but head up to Elm City Photo in Waterville to drop off the three rolls of film. What does this mean??? The photos will be ready on Monday so I am excited to see them all developed. Another one down. Now to figure out where to go on my next adventure!