2018 Dead River High Water Whitewater Release Dates

Photo credit:  North Country Rivers 2018 Long Falls Dam releases for the Dead River Whitewater Season Mark your calendars! Here are the high water release dates for the 2018 season from Brookfield Renewable Energy who operates the dam.  Water sources are from Long Falls Dam and inflow from Spencer Stream.  All releases from Long Falls …

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2018 Kennebec River High Water Whitewater Release Dates

Photo credit:  North Country Rivers 2018 Harris Station Turbine Test Water Release Dates on the Kennebec River Mark your calendars!  Here are the high water release dates for the 2018 whitewater rafting/paddling season from Harris Station on the Kennebec River.  All releases from Harris Station stop at 1 pm.  From May 1st through Columbus day the daily …

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2018 Maine Open Water & Ice Fishing Derbies

Prepare for the 2018 Fishing Season! The dates are rolling in and it’s time to start making plans to catch some fish and win some cash!  The highest cash prize amount so far is $16,000 and the season hasn’t even started!  There are still a few bass fishing tournaments left for the 2017 season, check them …

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Maine Roadtrip Challenge: See 6 Beautiful Covered Bridges in one Day

Maine Covered Bridges While most of Maine’s covered bridges have long since collapsed or fallen victim to nature, nine historic covered bridges still remain.  The oldest original covered bridge still standing in Maine is Hemlock Bridge built in 1857.  The newest original bridge is Watson Bridge built in 1911.  Two of the nine bridges, Babb and …

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Coos Canyon: Maine’s Popular Roadside Stop and Gold Panning Location

Coos Canyon

People pan for gold in Maine? You bet, at Coos Canyon, a very popular roadside stop along the Swift River in Byron!  This hidden gem is definitely worth the trip.  This scenic stop is a 500-yard gorge that sits right next to the road.  It’s a great place to stretch your legs or have lunch.  The …

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