No Park is an Island

We have been traveling in Maine for three days now. We arrived in Freeport Sunday evening around dinnertime and grabbed a bite to eat at the Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster. Eating at the outside dining area of picnic tables with a view of a harbor of boats, the Fellows commented on how much it reminded them of home. However, when we reached the summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park and the fog was so thick we could barely see each other, they were not reminded of home. Hopefully they can be inspired by the beautiful landscape, rich history, and diversity of conservation professionals they are meeting. So that by the time they leave the US, they may have a greater appreciation for and deeper understanding of this special place I call home.