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Moosehead Lake: So Ya Wanna See A Moose?
Spring, Summer, Fall: So ya wanna see a Moose? Well, the Mooshead Lake region of Maine has no shortage of Moose. Spring, is a great time to drive around the Lake in search of moose. As the weather begins to warm up, the moose sightings do to. It is not uncommon to see 20 or so moose per day in the spring. The best part is that you do not have to go searching in the remote back woods of Maine. No need to go down the unfamiliar logging roads, because there is no shortage of moose hanging out on the main roads. Use Greenville, Maine as a starting point. You can head towards Rockwood or up towards Kokadjo. Drive slow and look on both sides of the road, but don’t forget to look in front of you and in the middle of the road too! Moose tend to prefer the shallow, swampy areas that line the roads. Early morning and twilight hours are the best times to go in search of Moose. As tourist activity slows down in the fall. The leaves begin to change and the air begins to cool moose sightings once again become more frequent. The fall is a beautiful time of year in the Moosehead Lake region and a great time of year to see a moose. So, no matter what the season: fill up on gas, grab a couple beverages and drive in any direction around Moosehead Lake for a little moose watching! Click Here For All Relevant Info
White Water Rafting: Paddle Hard
Spring, Summer, Fall: Maine is well known for its beautiful, clear rivers with thick evergreen forests surrounding them. Maine’s rivers offer some of the best whitewater rafting in the nation. Of the four rivers in Maine that are commercially run, the Penobscot ranks highest in difficulty with class IV and V Rapids. The river varies in character from long lake like deadwaters to huge falls like Nesowadnehunk Falls. The river also runs through a steep narrow gorge and includes the Class V rapids of Exterminator and the Cribworks. This is the ultimate river in Maine for thrillseekers, minimun age recommendation is 16. The Penobscot is not the only river you can raft on though, there are other rivers such as the Dead River and the Kennebec River which both offer superb rafting. White water rafting has been known as Maine’s premier family oriented sport and will surely not let your family down! Click here for all relevant info.
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Mountain Biking: One Of Maine’s Hidden Treasures
Spring, Summer, Fall: Mountain biking is one of Maine’s hidden treasures that many people have not yet discovered. If you are looking for a moderate, fun trail to take your whole family mountain biking on, go over to Twin Brook recreation center. There are many good trails there that your entire family will love. If you are looking for a place for that is downright beautiful go to Baxter State Park. You will find beautiful trails that can accommodate the whole family. Need equipment? Take a ride to LL.Bean. They offer all the equipment you will need to get your family started. Maine has some great scenic trails that your whole family will enjoy! Click here for all relevant info.
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Hiking: Baxter State Park, 200 Miles Of Trails
Spring, Summer, Fall: Baxter State Park, located in Piscataquis County, Maine, encompasses over 204,000 acres of forest. The hiking terrain is suitable for the novice or advanced climber. There are 46 mountain peaks within Baxter State Park, 18 of which exceed 3000 feet in elevation. With over 200 miles of maintained trails you can enjoy your hike in solitude. The scenery is simply breath taking as you summit any of the massive peaks. Be sure to call the park in advance. The parking spaces at the trailheads are limited, you may need a reservation.
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