Seagull Rock

Moon over Seagull Rock in Back Cove.

Portland Classic

The classic skyline view across Back Cove this fine morning.

Cove Sun

The sun rising above and beyond Back Cove and the future home of the Roux Institute.

Cove

A sunny stroll around the water of Portland's Back Cove.

Egret Dance

The new temporary public art piece, Dancing for Joy (By the Will of the People) by The Myth Makers, at Back Cove.

 

Turkey Day

A serene Thanksgiving morning to stroll along Portland's Back Cove.

Across the Cove

Looking across Back Cove at low-tide.

Back Side of the Cove

Good winter weather for a jog around Back Cove today.

Back Cove Bench, Dec. 2018

The city from across Back Cove this rainy winter morning

The Sky is a Cloud Neighborhood

Dramatic clouds doing their thing above the Portland skyline. Seen from across Back Cove.

Run or Bike the Cove

Whether you're on foot or wheels, it's a great time of year to do a loop around Back Cove.

Back Cove, Winter Stroll

A midday winter stroll around Back Cove on part of the Portland Trails network.

Back Cove Trio

Three egrets striking a pose in the shallows of Back Cove, from September.

Full Moon Rising, June 2016

Tonight's full moon rising beyond the Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception. Viewed from across Back Cove. Always a good spot to catch the moon rising this time of year.

Round the Bend

Folks making their way around the Back Cove Trail on Christmas morning. Part of Munjoy Hill and the Portland Observatory are in the background. 

Christmas Clouds

From a warm Christmas morning,  my preferred mode of transport parked in front of Vivian Beer's Cloud Couch, a "white painted steel sculptural seating ... [that] evokes both clouds and waves."

Back Cove Nightscape

Some interesting cloud formations, backlight by the moon, over Back Cove on Friday night.

Greetings from Payson Park

From the Ocean Avenue side of Payson Park, looking back towards the skyline of the Portland peninsula. 

Over the Cove

From Jack Path (part of the Portland Trails network) looking out across Back Cove and towards the University of Southern Maine's Portland campus. 

Back Cove, September 2015

Looks like another pleasant day to meander around the Back Cove. Next weekend you will see runners and walkers taking part in the Trail to Ale 10K, an annual fundraiser for Portland Trails, passing through this section of trail. There's still time to register for the race here.