Streaked Mountain

Jason and I went up to Maine to visit my brother and his family over Labor Day weekend. We loaded up the babies and headed over to Streaked Mountain for a short hike. We had previously discussed what type of activities we wanted to do while we were up there visiting, and thought hiking would be lots of fun with the babies in their carriers. However, we wanted to make sure it would be a short enough hike that we wouldn't tire the babies out or have to bring their homemade solid foods with us, since they might be difficult to keep cool or carry on a long hike. So, this mountain was the perfect spot because it was only about 20 minutes up, the views were outstanding, and the best part of all . . . we got to watch two people launch off the edge of the mountain on hang gliders! Oh, and the bonus "best part" was the amazing, sweet huckleberries we got to pick and eat on the top of the mountain.
The trail was short, but kind of steep and rocky. No problem for Jason who carried Isaac in our brand new "Lillebaby Every Wear" carrier! --Highly recommend, by the way, for large babies who exceed the weight limit of smaller carriers like BabyBjorn, etc.

Family snapshot with the gorgeous view peaking out behind us! It was such a beautiful day, too! The clouds were white and fluffy, the sky blue.

Isaac really enjoys being outside, either carried or in the stroller! He was really looking around, and Jason let him touch and explore a pine tree branch!

On the top of Streaked Mountain there were some vernal pools with some unique white-fuzzy-topped grasses. The scene reminded me of a lovely mountain meadow with ponds and perhaps a deer's fawn laying beside an old log. There weren't any deer in sight, and it wasn't big enough to be considered a pond, but it was peaceful and pleasant to look at.

On top! This is where the hang gliders launched off the edge into the valley below. Of course, they first soared high above and enjoyed the windy currents flying them high above the mountain.

Hiking makes Isaac sleepy after a while! He enjoyed it!

This is a photo on the top of the mountain, near the areas where we found the huckle berries! Yummy!