Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall: Are you a nature enthusiast and passionate about animals? Interested in learning how to train, care for, and race a team of Alaskan sled dogs? At the Wilderness Lodge, you can interact with a kennel of Alaskan racing huskies that are friendly, and extremely socialized animals. Telemark is also home to several llamas, horses, and a summertime hummingbird community. The Telemark, a family friendly Inn and wilderness lodge, is centrally located in the 780,000 acre White Mountain National Forest. The forest offers many hiking trails and animal sighting opportunities for the adventurous traveler. At night, gather around the dinner table for a delicious, healthy meal. All the vegetables and herbs are organically grown from an on-site garden. Leave with a deeper respect for the land and the animals that share the land with us.
Tag: Fall
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center: Where History Comes Alive
Summer, Spring, Fall: Ever wonder what life was truly like living in rural Maine in the early 19th century? Well, you will certainly have a better understanding after visiting the Washburn-Norland Living History Center & Museum in Livermore. This is a great place for the whole family to experience and interactive history lesson. Visitors can participate in the daily chores of running a farm in addition to becoming involved in the social, political and educational activities of the times.Special events are held throughout the year which cater to all ages. There are tours of the grounds which include the Washburn mansion, the library and meeting house. You can bake cookies in the old kitchen, collect eggs, take an Ox ride or help feed the farm animals. Visitors will find reinactments of true farm living with actors in full, authentic garb. One can get lost in what life was like in this valuable history lesson. So take a trip to the Washburn-Norland Living History Center and get immersed in 19th century farm life…it will make you appreciate all the ammenities we have today.
Western Lakes Region: Camping and Hiking Destination
Summer,Fall: Looking for some quiet backroads in New England to discover? You can find them in Maine’s Western Lakes and Mountain region. There you will find the towns such as Bethel and South Paris and remote locations like Eustis waiting for you. This area is known for its crystal clear lakes and rugged mountain ranges. You will find many outdoor activities such as water sports, hiking, biking, fishing and skiing in the winter. While there are plenty of outdoor nature activities visitors will also find golf, shopping and dining. The Carrabasset River offers some of the best picnic spots in the area with views of the Bigelow Mountain Range. The area is never crowded and nature is abundant. The Songo Locks is the only remaining lock built in the 1830’s and makes it possible to see the 42 mile waterway which encompasses Sebago Lake, Songo River, Brandy Pond and Long Lake. Also in this region is Rangley Lake, a true four season community. Hunting and fishing with tons of lakes and ponds. You will find plentiful activities so take some time to explore this part of Maine.
DeerTrees Theater: Maine’s Most Enchanting Summer Theater Since 1936
Fall, Summer: Deertrees Theater and Cultural Center was constructed in the mid 1930’s on the site of an old deer run in the forest above Harrison, Maine. The beauty of the this building is stunning. Built in Adirondack Style with hand carved logs makes the acoustics of the opera house near perfection . The opera house has had a history of offering a wide variety of entertainment since opening it’s doors. Today it offers over fifty productions throughout the summer and fall months from comedy to Broadway Musicals and plays. In addition to offering magnificent theater events there is an annual Deertrees Theater Festival, the Deertrees Chidren’s series, the Backstage Art Gallery and Salt Lick cafe. Since 1936 the famous and the unknowns, Broadway stars and local would-be actors, world-acclaimed musicians and aspiring students have graced the Deertrees stage. Come share in this historic treasure right here in Maine and enjoy a little theater while you are at it!
Fall Guided Tours: You Name the Way
Fall: Sure, you could just hop in your car and take a Sunday drive to enjoy mother natures show during fall or…you could take a guided tour and never view it the same way again. Guided tours through some of Maine’s most breath taking scenery. In the Western Mountain area you will see lakes, rivers, covered bridges and mountains blazing with fall color. The tours offered through Sun Valley Sports offer visitors a choice in their means of travel. You can choose an ATV tour which allows you to get into some of the most remote viewing areas. Or maybe you want to try a peaceful fall canoe trip so you can snap some wonderful nature pictures. The Foliage & Scenic Photography Tours gets you up close and personal to the views and wildlife in Maine. Anyway you choose it, Sun Valley Sports can help create an experience in Maine’s wilderness that you are sure to remember.