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SUGGESTIONS OF THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN THE MOOSEHEAD LAKE
REGION
AREA ACTIVITIES
CANOEING
/ KAYAKING - The Moosehead Lake Region offers unsurpassed canoeing
/ kayaking adventures. Try it alone
or go with one of the areas trip outfitters/guides/lessons, such as Northwoods
Outfitters or Allagash Canoe Trips.
Rent canoes or kayaks at many locations including
Northwoods Outfitters 207-695-3288 and Indian Hill Trading Post
207-695-2104
WHITEWATER
RAFTING - Experience the thrills of a lifetime on the Kennebec and
Penobscot Rivers, as well as, other area rivers.
Go with one of the many excellent area companies such as Wilderness
Expeditions 1-800-825-9453, what a
ride you'll have. Trips are
available for all levels of expertise. Daily
water releases, thrilling rapids, and dramatic scenery all awaits you and your
family.
SEAPLANE
RIDES - Go for a
wilderness adventure or scenic tour. Take
off from the lake, sit back and enjoy the ride.
You'll never see Moosehead better. What
a view! There’s many fine flight services but stop in at Curriers
Flying Service 207-695-2778
and see Sue and Roger, they'll set you up with the trip perfect for you and your
budget. Fly in to remote lakes and
ponds with Curriers or try Folsom's Air Service 207-695-2821.
FLY
FISHING - World famous fly-fishing is offered to you.
Try the Roach River or the East Outlet of the Kennebec River for some
great fly-fishing fun. Stop in at Maine Guide Fly Shop and Guide
Service 207-695-2266 and visit with Dan
Legere and his crew. They offer
guided trips for young and old, experienced and beginners (not only fishing,
but moose safaris and hiking trips too.)
FISHING
-
The abundant lakes, rivers, ponds and streams in the region offer you a wide
variety of fishing adventures, whether it be on your own or with one of the
regions many excellent guides such as Maine Guide and Fly Shop 207-695-2266.
Typical of this region are the cold water species, Brook Trout,
Landlocked Salmon and Lake Trout. In winter, ice fishing is available.
GOLFING
- Two golf courses, Squaw Mt. Village Golf Course and Mt. Kineo Golf
Course offer challenging and scenic courses with Mt. Kineo's on the
shore of Kineo Island on Moosehead Lake. Cart and club rentals available. Or try the Leisure Life Resort's Driving Range 207-695-3737.
MOOSE
WATCHING - All around the Moosehead Region wildlife abounds,
moose, deer, fox, bear, loon, birds (including eagles & falcons), and so
much more. Take a guided moose tour with one of our many guide outfits
such as the popular trip on The Birches (800)825-9453, a guided pontoon
boat ride on Moosehead Lake and don't forget to bring your camera.
You can tour by pontoon boat, foot, canoe, kayak, or car.
CRUISES
- The Katahdin 207-695-2716, or
"Kate" as she's affectionately called by all, offers cruises on
Moosehead Lake. Cruise in comfort
aboard this original log-hauling steamer. Take
the 3-hour Sugar Island cruise or the 6-hour cruise to Kineo Island and back.
Call the Moosehead Marine Museum, home of the Katahdin, and ask
about their “Head of the Lake” trip.
A 10-hour cruise that travels the full 40-mile length of Moosehead Lake
from Greenville to Toe of the Boot and back.
85% Of Moosehead Lake is undeveloped.
The only way to see the whole lake is by boat or air.
MARINAS
- Many fine marinas located throughout the Region. Reasonable rates for
docking or launching or renting. Try
Big Lake Equip. Marina
(Greenville) 207-695-4487, Beaver
Cove Marina (Beaver Cove) 207-695-3526,
or Moosehead Marina (Rockwood)
207-534-4400
TENNIS
- Two municipal outdoor courts located next to Greenville High School.
Bring your own rackets and tennis balls for an early morning match or
enjoy a cool evening match under the lights.
MOUNTAIN
BIKING - Enjoy the beautiful scenery but watch out for the Moose.
Bring you own bike or rent one at Northwoods
Outfitters 207-695-3288. Don't
forget your camera!
HIKING
- You could be here all summer and never get to all the hiking trails.
Hike up Moose Mountain (formerly
called Big Squaw Mt.) to the oldest fire tower in the U.S.
Take the Ferry to Mt. Kineo and climb to the top and enjoy a
magnificent view of Moosehead Lake. See
the sheer flint cliffs that overhang the lake.
Don't forget Spencer Mt., Elephant Mt., Moxie Falls, Boarstone Mt,
Barren Mt., Gulf Hagas (the Grand Canyon of the East) just to name a few.
Hike up to the B-52 Bomber Memorial crash site and stop for
a moment of silent prayer then continue up to Baker Pond on Elephant
Mountain and enjoy the fly fishing or have a picnic.
HORSEBACK
RIDING -
Call Rockies
Golden Acres 207-695-3229 for a fun way of enjoying the Moosehead Lake
Region. Take a ride with Kim and
her crew and see the Moosehead Lake Region from a different perspective.
All levels of rides from the beginner to the expert rider are offered.
SCENIC
CHAIRLIFT RIDES - Ride to the top of Moose Mountain
(formerly Big Squaw Mountain),
over 3000 feet and view the splendor of the vast views of mountains and lakes. Call Big Squaw Mountain Resort 207-695-1000 and check their chairlift schedule.
RESTAURANTS
- Restaurants abound in the
Greenville, from fine dining at the Greenville Inn,
to family style meals or quick burgers at Flatlanders Pub, Rod and Reel, The
Trailside, Last Frontier, Auntie M's, and Ye Olde Village Deli to
pizzas and subs at Jamieson's Market.
There's great dining on the lake at Kelly's Landing, the Black
Frog, or the Boom Chain Restaurants.
Sit and watch the seaplanes take off and land or watch the Katahdin
as she cruises the lake. Pull up by
car or by boat as they all offer parking and docking.
Don’t forget the Lost Lobster or Graves & Sons Seafood.
They offer great catches from the sea.
SHOPPING
- There's many shops in
the area for your enjoyment. Try Indian
Hill Trading Post for just about anything you can think of from clothing, to
gift items, cards, shoes, sporting goods, electronics, etc.
The Corner Shop, Moose
n’ Around, Grizzly's Den, and many others offer great gift and
novelty items. There's even
an antique store, Hamilton's Antiques.
Well,
we could go on and on with all the church suppers, fairs, and special events
offered throughout the region. The International Sea Plane Fly-In, Moose
Mania, the Tour de Moose Mountain Bike Ride/Race, Rowing Regatta, Forest Heritage Days,
July 4th Fireworks just to name a few, are special events held
every year. Come and enjoy The
Moosehead Lake Region and Greenville.
ALSO, ENJOY GREENVILLE'S MUNICIPAL
TENNIS
COURTS
SKATE
BOARD PARK
IN-LINE
SKATING OVAL
OUTDOOR
SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT
OUTDOOR
BASKETBALL COURT
LIBRARY
MOOSEHEAD LAKE REGION HAS IT ALL AND
MORE!
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