Our summer vacation destination included hiking White Mountains in New Hampshire (Cedar and Angelica) and an adventure to Acadia National Park in Maine, known as the Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast. Hiking, camping, biking, or enjoying popovers at the
Jordon Pond House, there's something for everyone. Early in the morning the kid's hiked the Beehive Trail, billed as a thrilling Acadia classic with challenging rungs and ladders but majestic views. Let's just say, don't read the reviews before the hike. Angelica and Cedar seemed to think it was a breeze, the reviews leave you trembling in your boots before you even attempt this must-do hike. They returned triumphant and hungry. Our next stop was at the only restaurant in Acadia National Park, the
Jordan Pond House, where they are famous for their Popovers and Tea. With seating inside or outside overlooking the vast pond, we were excited to sit down to a plate of popovers.
Nellie McIntire, the original proprietor started serving her now-famous popovers in 1893 and they never stopped. Served on a first-come-first-served basis, we were thrilled to be seated inside and equally as thrilled to find a parking spot. Acadia is one of the ten most visited National Parks, and attendance was high the day we were there.
We enjoyed a plate of cheese, fruit and toasted baguettes prior to the popovers.
Waiters carrying large baskets full of popovers were flying out of the kitchen trying to keep up with the demand. Fresh, warm, and served with butter and strawberry jelly, they were delicious!
Once we had our fill of popovers and tea we piled in the van and headed up
Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the Eastern seaboard with its 1,530 foot peak.
This National Park is definitely on my list of places to visit. Now with the knowledge of popovers I am going to want to visit even more. They always remind me of my mother who made them as a treat when we didn't have any treats in the house. They are so good.
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