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If you love peace and quiet, remarkable natural beauty, wildlife sightings and adding miles to your hiking boots, this list is for you! Here are six of the most rugged, challenging places for backpacking and hiking in the state of Maine.
Deboullie Public Lands – Located in Aroostook County offering 21,871 acres of backcountry hiking, fishing, low mountains, clear ponds, remote and water-accessed campsites. Over 22 miles of hiking trails.
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Nahmakanta Public Lands – Located in Piscataquis County offering 43,000 acres of lakes, ledges and deep forests including six water-accessible campsites and several hike-to campsites. Very extensive network of hiking trails including a section of The Appalachian Trail.
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Bigelow Preserve – Located in Somerset and Franklin Counties offering over 36,000 acres including the whole seven-summit Bigelow Range. The Appalachian Trail goes through this preserve and there are many side trails that can be hiked as well.
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Vegetables, alpacas, wine and deer- Maine farmers are diverse and enjoy sharing their products and knowledge with those who come to visit. Grab your keys and sunscreen, because there’s lots of animals to view, fruits and vegetables to eat, and wine to be tasted this summer at a farm near you! Below is a list of farms that would love to share the day you:
Got bass? Here is a list of Maine’s 2016 Bass Fishing Tournaments listed by date. Listings order: