Maine - Part 3 - Polar Caves

Okay technically the Polar caves are in New Hampshire, but all those east coast states are so close together, we only had to drive about 2 hours to get there.  The polar caves were created in the last glacial age.  Like lots of years ago.  The glacier tore up a mountain and deposited boulders all around creating caves that are very cold compared to the outside temperatures - hence the name polar caves.  Our little family, my parents, and my niece went.  More pictures!!

















This is the view from the top.


On the path to the caves there was a covered bridge. New England has a bunch of them. 
I believe there are actually maps of all of them and you can make it a point to visit all 44 (?) of them. 




At the beginning of the park, there were fallow deer waiting to be fed dried corn



And ducks



And OMG, cute fuzzy baby ducks!


I think this is my last Maine post.  Wow! I made it in 3!  But don't worry.  I have my time playing in Chicago with Bari to tell/show you about!  I loved having her as a tour guide in a city I've never visited before.  So.much.fun.

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  1. Jade @ Tasting GraceJuly 1, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Looks like fun! And the baby ducks!! So cute.

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  2. MendieJuly 2, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    oh fuzzy baby ducks! So cute, what a fun cave tour!

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  3. *Lissa*July 2, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    I *love* covered bridges and fuzzy baby ducks.

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  4. BrookeJuly 2, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    the wildlifeand views were gorgeous but holy clausterphobia batman!! caves are totally not cool

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