Acadia National Park

Here I am in the plane above Acadia!

     Over the course of my life, I’ve only been to Acadia National Park once. For a “Mainer”, this is usually something that is seen by others as strange. But, I have been over it. About three or four years ago my aunt took me to Scenic Flights of Acadia to get in a tiny four person plane to see Acadia from a different perspective. My aunt and her friend Karen picked me up bright and early one morning to drive up to just outside of Acadia to meet Karen’s brother, who was going to fly us up in the plane around the park. After the seemingly never ending ride, we finally made it to our destination.
   I still remember the nerves and the adrenaline climbing into the crammed plane and taking off. After the nerve-racking rise to the air, the ride quickly became absolutely amazing. The views were breathtaking. Looking out over the sun shining and the water glistening, I remember thinking how it couldn't get anymore beautiful. The flips and turns the plane took made my stomach twist with excitement and I couldn't get enough.

My "flight crew!"

   Sadly, this type of experience is not as fun for people who get motion sickness. Our friend soon had to have her brother land the plane in hopes of relieving her sick feeling. So, if you do get motion sick, I advise to prepare yourself if you're planning to go on this kind of an excursion. This is an experience that shouldn’t be passed up if given the chance.
    Another opportunity that should never be passed up is the chance to fly the plane. Sadly, still being as young as I was couldn't but, my aunt on the other hand could. We dropped off our friend and then, much to my own horror, she climbed in the front seat. She got a flying lesson and then, took off with us passengers in tow. Thankfully, she did wonderfully and we returned to the ground soon after but it was surely involved a lot of trust on my part! Then, when leaving, the sun was setting and the sight was unforgettable. This was truly an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone and wouldn’t trade it for the world.