Well, really…Cadillac Mountain, which is the tallest mountain on the East coast at a whopping 1530 feet. Even though most Westerners would not likely call that a mountain (no offence to Cadillac Mountain), when you consider we started at sea level, it made for a good climb. Even I would deem it worth of mountain status.
As for J.D. Rockefeller, the more I travel, the more I like the guy, may he rest in peace. He used his great wealth to purchase land in special places and then donate it to the Govt. We have been blessed by his philanthropic efforts several times on this trip. Here in Acadia, he not only donated land but also had 45 mi
les of carriage paths put in with the stipulation that no motor cars ever be allowed. We enjoyed our bikes on some of these roads – thank you, Mr. Rockefeller.
Well, really…Cadillac Mountain, which is the tallest mountain on the East coast at a whopping 1530 feet. Even though most Westerners would not likely call that a mountain (no offence to Cadillac Mountain), when you consider we started at sea level, it made for a good climb. Even I would deem it worth of mountain status.
As for J.D. Rockefeller, the more I travel, the more I like the guy, may he rest in peace. He used his great wealth to purchase land in special places and then donate it to the Govt. We have been blessed by his philanthropic efforts several times on this trip. Here in Acadia, he not only donated land but also had 45 mi
les of carriage paths put in with the stipulation that no motor cars ever be allowed. We enjoyed our bikes on some of these roads – thank you, Mr. Rockefeller.
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If Obama had his way and Rockefeller were living today, Rockefeller wouldn't have the money to buy this land, because he is one of those evil rich people!
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