Pleasant Mountain - Denmark, Maine

Went on a short but fairly strenuous hike today on Pleasant Mountain in Denmark, Maine.  The trail was only about 2.4 miles long round trip but it had an average of a 20% grade which is quite steep and quite a workout for our old legs.   We took the Ledges trail up and back - the trail was well marked and well maintained.

Darby Taking A Break

Moose Pond From The Overlook 

Interesting memorial marker at the overlook for Arlyne Patricia Prime, a young woman who was killed in an auto accident - this was apparently one of her favorite spots

Old Orchard Beach

We hadn't been to Old Orchard Beach for a number of years so we decided to spend a few hours there on Wednesday since it would likely be the last 80 degree day of the season.   The place hasn't changed much since I used to go there as a child in the 50's and 60's - still has the pier and the amusement park and the downtown area is largely unchanged. 

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Approaching the pier from the North

Under the pier

 South Side Of Pier

Panoramic View - Click To Enlarge

 Panoramic View - Click To Enlarge

Part Of The Amusement Park (closed for the season)

 Carolyn - You will only be able to visit on Mon. - Fri.! (enlarge pic) 

 The East end of Main Street

Darby & Donna heading to the water

Darby & Donna Frolicking in the water (Darby is doing most of the frolicking)

Main St. looking West

Migrating Sandpipers spending some time in Maine before continuing South

 More Sandpipers

A juvenile seagull spreading his wings

Another juvenile out for a walk in the parking lot 

Rainy Day & The Umbrella Factory

Not much to report - rain off and on today.  We did get to walk a few miles between showers in our campground and around the adjacent KOA campground.  Later we had to make a grocery run to the local grocery, "The Umbrella Factory".  This is  an interesting place as grocery stores go.  The place was never a factory and  has very little to do with umbrellas other than there are several hundred of them hanging from the ceiling.  I first thought maybe it was an inexpensive solution for a leaky roof but apparently it is a marketing thing. Hey, they got us to shop there and take pictures so I guess its working.   In addition to the umbrellas, the place is full of antiques, collectibles and memorabilia (on display, not for sale).   

Now, here is some true marketing brilliance - The UFO (Umbrella Factory Outlet) Dairy Bar and Liquor Store - great fun for the whole family!