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 …
Panoramic Views If you’re traveling in the Rangeley region of the state, be sure to stop at Height of Land. This roadside rest stop overlooks Mooselookmeguntic Lake and the valley. You’ll have the best view of the Rangeley Lakes Region and surrounding mountains, too. The Appalachian Trail passes close by this roadside stop. …
Maine’s scenic byways offer more than beautiful views of forests, mountains, the ocean, and waterways. They are also gateways to Maine outdoor recreation opportunities for every season. Explore one of our sixteen scenic byways and discover your next adventure! Quick Jump – Select a Region Below: The County (Fort Kent, Caribou, Presque Isle, Houlton) Highlands (Bangor, …
A beautiful morning on the Moose River The morning of our fourth and final day on the Moose River Loop was by far the most beautiful. We packed up and hit the river by 5:30 a.m., before our river right neighbors across the way. There was a light fog that covered the river for hours- …
Allagash Wilderness Waterway If you love peace, quiet, and incredible wild beauty, you’ll love the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. This ancient canoe route runs from south to north through 92 miles of untamed beauty. We had the opportunity to experience this wild adventure in 2016. We planned on making it a 7-10 day trip but finished …