Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe’s Neck State Park contains a small network of trails along the Casco Bay and is home to ospreys, bald eagles, and other birds. The coastline is typical of this part of Maine – a mix of basalt and sedimentary – that was draped with seaweed at low tide. Although the park has up to five miles of trails, I mostly stuck to the shore once I got there, climbing over the rocks and exploring tide pools and such. It was less a hike than an exploration of the coast.

Osprey landing in its nest on the island, Wolfe's Neck State Park, Maine

Osprey landing in its nest on the island, Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe's Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe's Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe's Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe's Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Maine

Empty snail shells, Wolfe's Neck State Park, Maine

Empty snail shells, Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe's Neck State Park, Maine

Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Maine

I have no idea what these are but they were floating in a tide pool, Wolfe's Neck State Park, Maine

I have no idea what these are but they were floating in a tide pool, Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Maine

Casco Bay, Wolfe's Neck State Park, Maine

Casco Bay, Wolfe’s Neck State Park, Maine