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| Two Lights Crashing Surf |
Not exactly . . .
To me rocks in all shapes and sizes distinguish Maine
beaches. I made an expedition in June
with my daughter, Jill, and granddaughter, Brianne. Swimming is reserved for
the very hardy with water temperatures at 56 degrees in June, inching up only a
couple of degrees through the summer. That said the views, the geology, the
diversity are all great reasons to go to the beach in Maine.
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| Two Lights Rocks and Flora |
Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, is easily
accessed from the Portland area. It was so named for the twin lighthouses
located nearby, the eastern of which is still active. If you are a lighthouse lover, do check out
the history at this link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Elizabeth_Lights
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| Two Lights Pond and Wild Iris |
The bad news is you cannot view the lighthouses from the
park. The good news is the geology, the views, the flora, the paths and the
family friendly amenities make this a wonderful place to visit.
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| Two Lights Geology |
history dating to 420 million years ago, the Silurian period. The ledges have been affected by heat and pressure inside the earth which changed its form over the years. The coastline is still being shaped by the ocean today. Wow.
We had a picnic lunch at a table set to take advantage of
sweeping views of Casco Bay and the Atlantic.
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| Two Lights View Spot |
On the same day we visited Crescent Beach State Park, which
is just down the road from Two Lights State Park. This crescent shaped beach is
sandy with lots of smaller rocks protruding. It is one mile long and offers a
concession stand, restrooms with showers and picnic areas to complement the
beach.
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| Crescent Beach |
If you’re looking for a family outing or an opportunity for
some personal meditation, I heartily recommend Two Lights State Park.
