Our New Hampshire Hike took us to Maine

We intended to go hiking somewhere in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. However, I missed my exit, and miles and miles later, realized we were heading a different direction. Our GPS search of "nearby hiking points of interest" took us to Vaughan Woods State Park in Maine. Some rich fellow lived here long ago. They advertised free ice cream at the little cottage near these gardens, but nobody was even there...

The hiking trail was along the Salmon Falls River, which straddles the NH/ ME border. At one point, the reflection of the trees on the water made us question whether we were looking at actual water, or gazing uphill at the horizon and blue sky.

After the hike and picnic, we followed the signs to ice cream and wound up at Brown's Old Fashioned Ice Cream in York, Maine. With full bellies, we walked down to Sohier Park and caught the ocean breeze...

With full bellies, we walked down to Sohier Park and caught the ocean breeze...

...And, of course, snapped our own pictures of Nubble Lighthouse, one of the most photographed light houses in the country. I know they must say that about every lighthouse, but it was lovely and scenic.