Ten Minutes of Maine: Ripogenus Gorge, West Branch Penobscot River, T3 R11

Watch the beauty and power of the Penobscot River roar through Ripogenus Gorge in the fall.  This gorge is a mile long with up to 240 foot vertical walls.  The gorge is easily accessible by dirt road (Golden Road).  Look closely on the upper right area of ledge and you will see a fly fisherman …

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Ten Minutes of Maine: Cadillac Mountain Summit

View the summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park as clouds rush over head.  The wind was particularly wild on this day, making the low-lying clouds rush just over the peak of the mountain, while the higher clouds seem to stay in place. Watch visitors walk around the summit of the mountain while shadows …

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Ten Minutes of Maine: Step Falls, Newry

Fall in Maine: Step Falls near Grafton Notch.

A scenic family hike View the beautiful Step Falls from the top looking down!  This is an incredibly beautiful set of falls, with a total drop of 45 yards.  A short 20 minute hike takes you directly to the falls where you can see steep cascades and chutes.  The peak of Sunday River Whitecap can …

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Why you have to stop at Smalls Falls, Maine

 Beautiful Roadside Stop   Smalls Falls is located not far from Rangeley just off Route 4.  The short hike to the falls takes about one minute and is incredibly easy, making it great for kids.  A sign clearly marks the Smalls Falls rest stop entrance. [Update: We’ve had some reports that the sign is missing.  …

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