Hiking the Jordan Stream Trail

One of the hikes we did in Acadia National Park was the Jordan Stream Trail - it was nice and cool and shady and had the sound of a bubbly stream next to us through the entire walk.

It also features this nice stone bridge.

"Hi there!"

It was a really beautiful and peaceful trail - we only ran into two other people the entire time we were on it. Near the end of the trail, though, some of the wooden plank walkways looked a little worn out.

Um, yeah. Watch your step.

The trail joined a carriage road, which we took back to the Jordan Pond House and the outdoor cafe.

What a relief to flop on the grass after that hike!

It was a great place to rest and have food. The recommended experience there was the Afternoon Tea -- your choice of tea and two popovers, which are fluffy pastries baked in a muffin tin but with lots of air in the middle. They're served with butter and jams and they're delicious (but perhaps next time Tom and I can just split one order!).

Plus, this is the view while you eat.

Jordan Pond, with the North and South "Bubbles" in the distance.

Not surprisingly, parking at Jordan Pond House was no laughing matter either. But once you're there, even the lot is full and it seems like there's got to be a million people around, it's still easy to find a trail with hardly anyone on it.

It's such a beautiful place.