'Haven't Relaxed Like This, Ever'

Four generations arrived at the cabin, our own little slice of heaven. Kids went right to the falls and were amazed at how warm the water was.

Sunday, we went to Greenville to eat at the Black Frog. Storm came in - great lightning show. Lost power - no meal. Came home and played games from the closet.

Monday, four of us hiked Wilson Falls. What a sight!

Tuesday packed up the clan and went in search of moose. Saw none. :(

Wednesday set out on another moose safari of our own. Went up Lily Pond Road, stopped at the B52 crash site, then north to Kokadjo and beyond Bingo we saw two moose, a bunch of wild turkeys and a fox. :)

Thursday, rain again. Off to Greenville. Had a great meal at the Black Frog. Shopped the Indian Hill Trading Post. Great store to visit. The whole town is nice.

Friday, Greenville again to ride the Katahdin. Very interesting. Saw a bald eagle and many loons.

What a great stay, rain and all. Haven't relaxed like this, ever. No phones, no TV, no worries.

Grammy Nancy, Priscilla & George, Ryan & Alana
Stephen, Samantha & Madison
Leominster, MA
August 20-27, 2011

Sitting Behind the Waterfalls

First of all, when we first arrived at the cabin, we were taken aback at the beauty and remoteness of the place. The house and surroundings were more beautiful than imagined.

Our first full day here we ventured out into our back yard river. The neighbor's grandson told us about how one can sit behind one of the waterfalls - see if you can find it. That was awesome! We all did it (even our four-year-old).

The next couple of days were very rainy; second day we drove to Bar Harbor by way of Stephen King's house in Bangor. Had lobster at Steuman's there.

Finally, the next day we had a beautiful, clear, sunny day - perfect for tackling Borestone Mountain. Our little ones stayed behind for that one. I would say that that was the highlight of our trip. The climb was invigorating and the view breathtaking. We didn't want to climb down. I climbed with three teenagers and they all loved it and thought it was one of the most awesome things they'd ever done.

We traveled to Little Wilson Falls - the cataract area was cool for jumping, but freezing! Went to Greenville and ate at the Black Frog - very good food and big portions. The kids' meals were large enough for an adult.

Our last full day here we hiked to Little Wilson Falls - pretty long hike with a 19-month-old in a backpack. Also, a bit dangerous for little ones (and even bigger ones apparently - we saw a cross marking an accident last year). Be very careful (path close to edge at times).

Then we took turns at our camp sitting behind the falls and then jumping off the "cliff". So much fun!

We hate to leave. It has truly been a relaxing, peaceful, rejuvenating time.

The Londoffs
Barry, Kathryn, Rebekah (17), Shenna (15), Davin (13),
Artemis (4), Apollo (19 months)
Chicago, IL
August 13-20

P.S. Some advice: Buy water shoes; Remy's is a great store; Regarding the backyard "cliff" - put goggles on and scope out the bottom first. There are some logs near the cliff. Be sure to jump far out. The water is not that deep, so you have to make sure to bend knees upon hitting the water.

Three Generations and Fun For All

We arrived Saturday night and were pleased by the sight of the nice cabin. We had a great time staying here. It was very comfortable. Sometimes, we ate on the deck, and we also enjoyed eating hamburgers, hot dogs and s'mores around the firepit. Our kids have always loved to camp and this was a great vacation for them.

Some highlights were swimming in the swimming hole and hiking Borestone Mountain. Jay and the kids (Josh, Katie & Josh's fiance, Steph) enjoyed whitewater rafting while the rest of us (Jay's wife, Emily, and her parents, Eli & Emma) relaxed in the cabin and watched movies. Grandpa Eberly, Jay & Katie enjoyed flying over Moosehead Lake in a pontoon plane. We also enjoyed taking a cruise on the Katahdin. We had a great time and there was something to do for everyone. It was a great time to get away from the busyness of life in Lancaster County, PA, and spend valuable time with family. Many great memories were made throughout the week. Thanks for the use of the cabin. :)

The Flecks and Eberlys
Lancaster County, PA
July 30 - August 6

Rafting the Kennebec

We hiked Borestone, Mount Kineo and Wilson Falls. Also went whitewater rafting on the Kennebec. That was the highlight of our trip. A little disappointed we didn't see any moose. We saw a couple deer and a fox.

The place was very nice and relaxing! We enjoyed the Dairy Bar & the Black Frog.

Had a great time.

The Bruynells: Dave, Michele, Kristen (21) & Alex (18)
Glassboro, NJ
July 23-29, 2011

The First 'Human Flotation Device Waterslide'

We had an absolutely wonderful time here in Big Wilson Camp! The house is beautiful, and we actually found that our favorite thing to do was lounge around the house, the deck, and the river. We spent a lot of time tubing, and attempted the first human flotation device water slide, during which two members of our group attached life vests to their arms, legs, stomach, and head and attempted to slide down the rocky falls. As you can well imagine, it was not very successful, but entertaining, to say the least.

We made s'mores, sandwiches, and hot dogs over the fire a couple nights. It's safe to say that everyone's favorite day probably was the hike up Borestone Mountain. We had eight people, so it took us awhile, but to say that it was worth it is an understatement. The view from the two summits were breathtaking.

We spent a day at Moosehead Lake and in the town of Greenville, where we ate at the Black Frog, which was GREAT. (Personal suggestions - the lobster roll and the pot roast sandwich.) We went to the Dairy Bar in town where we recommend the coffee milkshake. Everyone we met was so friendly, and there were plenty of places to get everything we needed. (With a family of eight, a lot of grocery store trips were needed.)

We saw two moose, a couple beavers in our swimming hole, a few adorable, very not shy foxes, a few deer in the clearing next to the house, and plenty of vultures and hawks at Borestone.

Corey (12) built a tee-pee down by the water that's still there, so you should build one as well!

Don't forget to look at the stars at night when it's clear. They're beautiful here! Overall, we loved our stay here and took probably a thousand pictures. Enjoy! :)

The Quaste family
Perkasie, PA
July 15-23, 2011