Favorite Places- Maine Travel Vacation Directory

Favorite Places:
Acadia National Park- 34,370 acres. 1919, The oldest National Park east of the Mississippi River.
               Portions of Mt. Desert, Scoodic peninsula, Isle au Haut. 40 miles of carriage roads, roadside
               lookouts, scenic drives, hiking, campgrounds, picnic areas. Second most visited National Park.
Pemetic Mountain- Mt. Desert-. 1 mile, 1000' evel gain. Loop road 3 1/4 miles.
Penobscot & Sargent Mountains- Mt. Desert- 1200' elev gain, 2 1/2 miles.
Somes Sound- Mt. Desert- Only fjord on the US east coast. 7 miles nearly divides Mt. Desert Island.
South Bubble Erratic- Mt. Desert- Large glacia bolder perched a few yards East of South Bubble Peak.
Sand Beach- Mt. Desert- Cove beach, 290 yards between rocky cliffs.
Lamoine Beach- Lamoine- Lamoine State Pask. Swimming beach, 2,740 yards.
Blagden Preserve- Bar Harbor- 110 acres. Red spruce, white cedar and balsam fir. 300 yards shore.
Cadillac Mountain- Bar Harbor- 1200' elev gain, Highest peak on Maine Coast. Road to summit. 3 1/2 miles.
Dorr Mountain- Bar Harbor- 1200' elev gain, Veiws of Frenchman's Bay and Cadillac Mt., 1 1/2 miles.
Gorham Mountain- Bar Harbor- Cliffs, overhangs, arches and caves. 1 mile & 500' elev gain.
Great Head- Bar Harbor- High coastland headlands.Ruined lookout tower, views from trail.
The Beehive- Bar Harbor- E cliff shapes. trails, first parcel of Acadia National Park.
The Ovens- Bar Harbor- Marine arches, road access.
Thunder Hole- Bar Harbor- Tidal cavern carved by wave action. 3 hours before high tide waves
               create the famous booming "thunder". Water spurts out as high as 40'.
Wild Gardens of Acadia- Bar Harbor- 200 species of plants, trees and shrubs native to Acadia National Park.
Ship Harbor Nature Trail- Southwest Harbor- Self guiding loop trail along shore.
Beech Mountain- Southwest Harbor- 400' elev gain, Trails, fire tower, exquisite views, 1 1/4 mile.
Flying Mountain- Southwest Harbor- 200' elev gain, Veiws of Somes Sound, Cadillac Mt., 1/2 mile.
Baker Island "Dance Floor"- Cranberry Isles- Piles of slabs of granite, powerful waves.
Baker Island Light- Cranberry Isles- 1828 rebuilt 1855. Located at the entrance to Frenchman's Bay.
Bear Island Light- Cranberry Isles- 1839 rebuilt 1889. South East entrance of Southwest Harbor.
Bass Harbor Head Light- Tremont- 1858. Marks the entrance to Bass Harbor.
Great Duck Island Light- Frenchboro- 1890, Well know landmark. NW side of Mt. Desert Island.
Mount Champlain- Isle au Haut- 400' elev gain, Trails along ridge from summit. 1 mile.
Isle au Haut Light- Isle au Haut- 1907, Tower is gray granite on bottom and white brick on top.
                                                                      There is a bridge that connects the light to the shore.
Mount Desert Rock Light- Called "God's Rock Garden". 26 miles from the mainland.

Favorite Places:
Barred Island Preserve- Deer Isle- Island connected to mainland by sandbar. No land access.
Crockett Cove Woods Preserve- Stonington- 100 acres. Borders cove, tararack dominated swamp.
Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery- Orland- Raises Atlantic salmon for stocking the Penobscot River &
Union River. Visitors' center with exhibits. Trails, picnic & swimming area.
Blue Hill- Blue Hill- Views of Mt. Desert & Blue Hill Bay. Jeep Trail, fire tower, 1 mi, 500 ft elev gain.
Blue Hill Falls- Blue Hill- Exceptional reversing falls, high standing waves & reverse ebby. 200 yards.
Holbrook Island Sanctuary- Brooksville- Shoreline trails, views of East Penobscot Bay.
Bagaduce Falls- Brooksville- Reversing falls, between Snow Cove & Bagaduce estuary.
Goose Falls- Brooksville- Goose Pond reversing falls outlet.
Dice Head Light- Castine- Castine Harbor. 1829 and discountinued 1835. Skelton tower 1937.
Fort George- Castine- British built 1779. Occupied by the British until the end of Revolutionary War.
Fort Madison- Castine- 1811. Renamed Fort Castine when the British occupied in 1814 and 1815.

Favorite Places:
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge- Baring- 22,665 acres. Reservation includes marshes, bogs, open water& hills.
Cobscook Bay State Park- Edmunds Twp- Cobscook is Abnaki for boiling tides.
Great Works Wildlife Management Area- Edmunds- Habitats for nesting waterfowl. Public fishery.
Quoddy Head State Park- Lubec- Extreme tides, high ledges. The eastern most park.
West Quoddy Head- Lubec- Lighthouse, 1808 rebuilt 1858.
West Quoddy Head- Lubec- Massive rock cliffs that are 200 ft above the water.
Gulliver's Hole- Lubec- Foaming sea pocket visible from a high overlook.
Reversing Falls Park- Pembroke- Cobscook Falls, reversing falls in a tidal channel.
Shackford Head- Eastport- Located on Cobscook Bay.
Fort Sullivan- Eastport- 1808, Barracks remain & part of the brick magazine.
Grand Lake Stream State Fish Hatchery- Grand Lake Stream- Rearing station for landlocked salmon.
Public admitted only to the rearing station.
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Favorite Places:
McLellan Park- Milbridge- Recreation area, campsites and scenic viewpoints.
Petit Manan Light- Milbridge- 1817 rebuilt 1855.
Pineo Ridge- Cherryfield- Washboard moraine.
Lead Mountain (Humpback)- Beddington, TWP 28- 1100' elev gain. Old tote road trail to fire warden road to summit.
Views from the summit on the south faced ledges. 3 1/4 miles base to ledges.
Schoodic Mountain- Franklin- TWP 9, 1100' elev gain, Views of Cadillac Mt., Old fire road & railroad tracks.
2 3/4 miles. Hike from Tunk Mt. on gravel road or railroad tracks.
Hog Bay- Franklin- Nesting spot for migrating birds.
Sullivan Falls- Sullivan- Tidal flow between Taunton Bay and Sullivan Harbor
Schoodic Point- Winter Harbor- Views for granite outcrop. Trails follow rocky shores.
Egg Rock Light- Winter Harbor- 1857, Lighthouse built on a rock. Entrance to Frenchman's Bay.

Favorite Places:
Half Mile Beach- Georgetown- 650 yards, Barrier spit, fine sand and backed by salt marsh.
Mile Beach- Georgetown- 1,160 yards, Sand beach with dunes and marsh.
Josephine Newman Wildlife Sanctuary- Georgetown- 400 acres, Hiking trails along ledges, inlets and cattail pond.
Reid State Park- Georgetown- Sand beaches, dunes, marshes, ledges and warm saltwater pool.
Hiking trails, bathhouse, picnic tables, fireplaces and snack bar.
Seguin Light- Georgetown- 1795, rebuilt 1887, Located on Seguin Islandat 180' above high water.
Head Beach- Phippsburg- 360 yards, Sand cresent beach.
Hunnewell Beach- Phippsburgh
Popham Beach, Hunnewell Beach- Phippsburgh- 3,640 yards, Sand spit at river mouth. Swimming area.
Morse Mountain Preserve- Phippsburg- 600 acres, Seawall beach 2,200 yards has rock wall and dune area.
Popham Beach State Park- Phippsburg- Beach with tidal pools, rocky outcrops, swimming, fishing and picnic area.
Fort Baldwin- Phippsburg- 1905-1912, 1941 The fire tower was built. Views of the coast.
Fort Popham- Phippsburg- 1861, A semi circular granite fort which was never completed.
Pemaquid Beach- Bristol- 575 yards, Variegated sand and dunes.
Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve- Bristol- 78 arces, Tidal salt pond on small cove with granite outcrop.
Pemaquid Beach Park- Bristol- Swiiming beach, picnic tables, snack bars, bathhouse and bathrooms.
Pemaquid Point- Bristol- Sceinic lookout. Unusual group of rock formations shaped by wave action.
Pemaquid Point Light- Bristol- 1827, One of Maine's prettiest lighthouses. Assessible by car.
Fort William Henry- Bristol- A replica of the 1692 fort that was the largest in America. Destroyed in 1696.
Robert P T Coffin Wildflower Reservation- Wollwich- 175 arces, Trails through forest overlooking the bay.
Hockomock Nature Trail- Bremen- Self guiding educational walk along shore, woods and field.
Todd Wildlife Sanctury- Bremen- Located on Hog Island and Bremen Long Island. Audubon nature study center.
Damariscotta Reversing Falls- Damariscotta/Newcastle- 2 locations: Rt 1 bridge & Rt 129/130 bridge.
Reversing falls caused by tidal flow. Excellent practice run for conoeists.
Salt Bay- Damariscotta- Bay and flats attract migrating shore birds. Roadside birdwatching .
Burnt Island Light- Southport- 1821, White stone tower. One of the oldest lights on the east coast. 2 miles from harbor.
The Cuckolds- Southport- 1892, White octagon tower was built on top of the existing building in 1907.
Hendricks Head Light- Southport- 1829, The present white square tower was bulit in 1875.
Monhegan Island Light- Monhegan- 1850, The granite block tower is located on top of a hill in the center of the island.
Cathedral Woods- Monhegan Island- Forest of tall spruce. Trails.
Ram Island Light- Boothbay- 1883, Gray tower with red top. Joined to the island by a walkway.
Squirrel Point Light- Arrowsic- 1898, Located on Arrowsic Island in the Kennebec River.
Fort Edgecomb- Edgecomb- 1808-1809, Original octagon blockhouse with earthworks showing layers of construction.

Favorite Places:
Sandy Point Beach- Stockton Springs- 1,370 yards, Beach and nature area.
Fort Point State Park- Stockton Springs- Located on a peninsula. 200' landing pier.
Fort Pownall- Stockton Springs- 1759, Earthworks and some of the foundation remains.
Lake St George State Park- Liberty- Spring fed lake with fishing, swimming, camping and snowmobiling.
                                                                   Boat launching and rentals. Bathhouse and dump station.
Moose Point State Park- Searsport- Scenic view of bay, evergreen grove and picnic area.
Swan Lake State Park- Swanville- Park features swimming beach, and bathrooms.
Frye Mountain Game Management- Knox Center- Montville/Knox- Woods provide habitat for deer.
                                                                                          Hiking trails, fishing, hunting and no camping or fires.
Mendall Marsh Wildlife Management Area- Frankfort- 242 acres, Waterfowl nest in the tidal wetlands.
                                                                                                                       Hunting and fishing.
Ruffingham Meadow Wildlife Management- Searsmont- 610 acres, 310 acres of wetland for nesting waterfowl.
                                                                                                                        Public fishing area.
Fort Knox- Prospect- 1844, Offers protection to the Penobscot River. The only Maine fort with some original cannons.

Favorite Places:
Birch Point Beach (Lucia Beach)- Rockland- 220 yards, Pocket beach, rocky headlands and fresh water marsh.
Rockland Breakwater Light- Rockland- 1888 rebuilt in 1902. Built on granite pier.
Matinicus Rock- Criehaven TWP, near Rockland- 60' above sea level granite mass. Home of puffin colonies.
                                                                                          Other birds nest here such as raxorbill auk.
Two Bush Island Light- Two Bush Island- 1817, Located at the entrance of Two Bush Channel.
Crescent Beach- Owls Head- 1,100 yards, Swimming beach near summer colony.
Owls Head Light- Owls Head- 1826, Tower of white granite is built on the peak of the headland. 87' above the ground..
Areys Neck Woods- Vinalhaven- Trails near cove and marsh.
Armbrust Hill Wildlife Reservation- Vinalhaven- Old granite quarry. Pond, birches and quarry garden.
                                                                                          Trails & picnic area.
Lanes Island Preserve- Vinalhaven- 43 arces, Located on the rocky coast with blueberry, rose, bayberry and spruce.
Meadow Mountain Preserve- Warren- 259 acres, Portion of a wooded mountain and frontage on Quiggle Brook.
Osborn Finch Preserve- Waldoboro- 11 acres, Trails to old field and shoreline on Medomak River.
Camden Hills State Park- Camden- Hiking trails. Toll road to summit of Mt Battie. Campsites, picnic tables, toilets,
                                                                 hot showers, dumping station & parking. Cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Mount Battie- Camden- 600' elev gain, Views of Camden village and harbor. Nature trail to exposed summit. 1 mile.
Mount Megunticook- Camden- 1100 elev gain, Megunticook Trail passes by caves and stream. Views from to
                                                        exposed ledges. Map & guide at park entrance. Base to Lookout 1 mile.
Ragged Mountain- Camden- 1000' elev gain, Trail follows ski lift to ledges at the summit. Views of West Branch Trail.
                                                    Snow Bowl to summit. 1mile.
Maiden Cliff- Camden- 800' cliffs. Views of Megunticook Lake. Accessible by Camden Hills park trail.
Mullins Head Park- North Haven- Town park near the shore.
Damariscotta Lake State Park- Jefferson- Park on lake, swimming, fishing, picnic tables, grills and parking.
Warren Island State Park- Islesboro- Accessible by boat only. Hiking, swimming, fishing, camping, mooring
                                                                     & boat launching.
Marshall Point Light- St George- 1823 rebuilt 1858, White tower is 30' above high water.
Whitehead Light- St George- 1807 rebuilt 1852, Thomas Jefferson gave the orders to build the lighthouse.
                                                                                     Gray tower and attached to a red brick building.
Fort St Georges- St George- 1809, State owned fort. Accessible by boat.
Martinicus Rock Light- Criehaven- 1848, Originally a wooden building & 2 wooden towers.
                                                                            Replaced with 2 granite towers. Light is automatic.
Grindle Point Light- Islesboro- 1850 replaced in 1875. 54' from high water.
Bald Rock Mountain- Lincolnville- 500' elev gain, Veiws of Mt Desert Island and Penobscot Bay islands.
                                                               Road to summit. 1/2 mile.
Head Tide- Alna- Holding pool above mill dam (abandoned). During spring run the water is filled with alewives.
Sheepscot Reversing Falls- Alna- Tidal channel with 2 directional falls.
Franklin Island Light- Friendship- 1805 rebuilt 1855, Accessible by boat.

Favorite Places:
Mast Landing Sanctuary- Freeport- 150 acres, Audubon sanctuary. British navy cut pine mast in colonial times. Trails.
Winslow Park- Freeport- Town park on a peninsula. Swimming beach, picnic area and campsites..
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park- Freeport- Ocean & river frontage. Picnic area and hiking trails.
Desert of Maine- Freeport- 40 acres, Sand dunes from glacial outwash. Water table displays colored sands.
Sand has consumed 19th century farmland. Trails and tours.
Bradbury Mt State Park- Pownal- Views of Casco Bay and the White Mountains. Hiking trails, play area & picnic tables.
Climb a 484' granite bluff.
Bradbury Mountain- Pownal- 200' elev gain, Hike to bald lookout. 3/4 mile.
Royal River Park- Yarmouth- 2 Falls with riverside park. Picnic area, bike trail and a series of ascending pools.
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Favorite Places:
Cresent Beach- Cape Elizabeth- 1,560 yards, Swiiming beach.
Cresent Beach State Park- Cape Elizabeth- Swimming beach, stone beach, bathhouse, picnic tables, snack bar & fishing.
Cape Elizabeth Light- Cape Elizabeth- 1829, replaced in 1874, Two Lights (earlier name) since 1924 only 1 light is
                                                                               operational. One of the most powerful of its type on the New England coast.
Portland Head Light- Cape Elizabeth- 1791, Maine's 1st lighthouse and the most famous. Commissioned by
                                                                     George Washington. 200 Casco Islands can be viewed from the Hurricane deck.
Fort Williams- Cape Elizabeth- 1872 rebuilt 1892, Some buildings and batteries remain.
Two Lights State Park- Cape Elizabeth- WWII battery, anti-aircraft guns and fire control towers.
Ferry Beach - Western Beach- Scarborough- 1,700 yards, Surrounding beaches on both sides of rocky point.
Higgins Beach- Scarborough- 910 yards, Sand beach located at seaside colony.
Pine Point Beach - Grand Beach- Scarborough- 2,500 yards, Sand beach.
Scarborough Baech- Scarborough- Barrier beach protecting a fresh water marsh.
Western Beach- Scarborough- Sand beach, dune field and bird watching.
Prouts Neck Bird Sanctuary- Scarborough- Winslow Homer's studio. Nature trails (self guiding).
Scarborough Marsh Nature Center- Scarborough- 3,000 acres, Maine's largest salt marsh. Museum, activities,
                                                                                                                  walks and canoe trips.
Scarborough Beach State Park- Scarborough- Swimming beach with dunes, marshes and surf. Picnic tables, grills,
                                                                                     bathhouse and fishing.
Willard Beach- South Portland- Sand beach, snack bar and showers.
Spring Point Ledge Light- South Portland- 1897 automated in 1934, White tower on a black pier. Connected to mainland in
                                                                                                                           1951 by breakwater.
Fort Preble- South Portalnd- 1808, Rebuilt during the Cival & Spanish-American Wars. Batteries & building from the
                                                               turn of the century. State owned school- SMVTI.
Basket Island Preserve- Cumberland- Island partially forested and marine highlights.
Back Cove- Portland- 33 acres, Sanctuary within city. Path around cove.
Baxter Woods- Portland- 30 acres, Bird sanctuary and woodland park. Governor Baxter (former) gave this area to Portland.
Deering Oaks- Portland- Portalnd's largest park. White oaks (old stand), historic landmark, foot paths & skating pond.
Halfway Rock Light- Portland- 1871, The 76' granite tower was built on a submerged ledge.
Fort Allen- Portland - Eastern Prom- 1814, Remains of the fort and tiers of earthworks.
Fort Gorges- Portland- Hog Island Ledge- 1858, Cival War was the end of the fort because of the rifled cannon which
                                                                                        was capable of destorying granite forts.
Fort Levett- Portland- Cushing Island- 1894, 1903 & 1942, 140 acres, Government acquired the land.
Fort Lyon- Portland- Cow Island- 1973.
Fort McKinley- Portland- Great Diamond Island- 1873 and 1901.
Fort Scammell- Portland- House Island- 1808, Rebuilt during the Cival War. Boat rides.
Peaks Island- Portland- 1945, Steele and Cravens batteries.
Gilsland Farm- Falmouth- 70 arces, Maine Audubon Society headquarters & sanctuary. Trails (self guiding) along
                                                                  the Presumpscot River.

Favorite Places:
Douglas Mountain Preserve- Sebago- 169 acres, Views from summit. Picnicking and trails.
Douglas Mountain- Sebago- 300' elev gain, Views from ledge of Presidentials, Pleasant Mt and Oxford Hills.
                                                                              Trails to stone lookout tower. Base to summit 1/4 mile.
Hiram Nature Study Area- Hiram- 60 arces, Trails along the Saco River. Hunting & fishing. Nature tours.
Mount Cutler- Hiram- Old gold mine located on trail. Views of village, Saco valley and the White Mts.
                                         RR Track to summit. 3/4 mile.
Hiram Falls (Great Falls)- Hiram, Saco River- Series of falls below CMP dam and plant. 25 yard drop.
Steep Falls- Standish, Saco River- 2 yard drop. Mills have occupied site. On north bank is a narrow gauge rail bed.
Sebago Lake State Park- Naples - Casco- 1,300 acres along the Songo River. Lakeside park with sand beaches.
                                                           Swimming, fishing, hiking, boating, boat rentals, sanck bar, picnic tables and grills.
Wade State Fish Hatchery- Casco- Hatchery and rearing station for landlock salmon. Public admitted.

Favorite Places:
Drakes Island Beach-Laudholm Beach- Wells- 940 yards, Swimming beach and dunes. 200 species of birds.
Moody Beach- Wells- 2,750 yards, Swimming beach located at summer colony.
Wells Beach- Wells- 4,000 yards, Swimming beach located near summer resort area. Birdwatching and salt marsh.
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge- Wells- Trails (self guided) through white pine forest and salt marsh.
The Wells Reserve- Wells- 1,600 acres, Visitor center with exhibits. Beach, woods, marsh & beach. Trails, 7 miles.
Webhannet River Marsh- Wells- Birdwatching for migrating waterfowl.
Long Beach- York- 2,180 yards, Swimming beach.
Short Sands- York- 410 yards, Sand beach.
Sohier Park- York- Park located on Cape Neddick. Birdwatching.
Mount Agamenticus- York- Diverse plant species. Observe migrating hawks. Horseback riding, hiking and mountain
biking. Road to top.
Boon Island Light- York- 1811 replaced 1855, Gray granite tower is 100' above high water. 9 miles from York Beach.
Ogunquit Beach- Ogunquit- 1,620 yards, White sand beach. Located near summer art colonly. Rated 10 best in USA.

Favorite Places:
Allagash Wilderness Waterway- Allagash to Allagash Lake- God's Country, flatwater whitewater canoe trips.
                                                                                                              Fishing, swimming & forest service campsites.
Ice Caves- Allagash Lake, Wels TWP- Ice remains throughout the year. Accessible by road, trail or canoe.

Allagash Falls- Allagash River, Wels TWP- 6 yard drop. Rapids, potholes, trails, canoeing and camping.
Deboullie Mountain- Maine Public Reserve Land, Wels TWP- 800' elev gain. Views of North Maine forest & lakes
                                                                                                               from summit. Base to summit 1 mile.
Priestly Mountain- Clayton Lake, Wels TWP- 100' elev gain. Views of Allagash waterway & Katahdin region
                                                                                    from lookout tower. Lake to tower 3 3/4 miles.
Tornado Path- Maine Public Reserve Land, Wels TWP- Tornado cleared a path, that is now partially regrown.
                                                                                                    Accessible by the Allagash Waterway.

Favorite Places:
Peaks State Park- Dover-Foxcroft- Park located at Sebec Lake. Mountains, fishing, swimming, picnic area,
                                                                 campsites, bathhouse & dumping station. Trails for hiking.
Barren Mountain- Onawa- Elliottsville TWP, 2200' elev gain, ATV and hiking trails that pass by falls,
                                                 gorge and caves. 4 1/2 miles.
Borestone Mountain- Onawa- Elliottsville TWP, 1100' elev gain, Mounatin beside a lake. Trails. 2 miles.
Big Wilson Cliffs- Onawa- Elliottsville TWP, 1000' elev gain, Slate outcrops have scenic views of the valley.
                                                  Accessible by the Appalachian Trail.
Slugundy Falls- Onawa- Elliottsville TWP, Long Pond Stream, Falls with a log suspension bridge. Trails.
Little Wilson Falls- Onawa- Little Wilson Stream, Elliottsville Plt, One of the highest falls in Maine (13 yards). Trails.
Gulf Hagas- Brownville Junction- West Branch Pleasant River, Bowdoin College Grant East,
                                             "Grand Canyon of the East" and the Appalachian trail follows the edge, 3 mile canyon with
                                               5 waterfalls. Walls are up to 40 yards high. Logs were once driven through the gorge.
Hay Brook Falls- Brownville Junction- Bowdoin College Grant East, Cascades with 3 chutes.
                                                                      Road access to Katahdin Iron Works. Trails.
Screw Auger Falls- Brownville Junction- Gulf Hagas Stream, Bowdoin College Grant East, Appalachian trail stop.
West Chaisback Pond Falls- Brownville Junction, TWP 7, West Chairback Pond Stream, 2 drops with a total of 18 yds.
Earley Landing Falls- Willimantic- Big Wilson Stream, Two 2 yard declines.
Tobey Falls- Willimantic- Big Wilson Stream, 3 falls with a pool for swimming. Trails.

Favorite Places:
The Hermitage Preserve- Greenville- Bowdin College Grant East, 35 acres, famous National landmark.
Big Squaw Mountain- Greenville- Big Squaw TWP, 2000' elev gain, Views of Moosehead from fire tower
                                                                             (abandoned). Tourmaline, garnets and mica can be found at the summit.
                                                                              Trails. 3 miles. Alpine & Nordic skiing.
Elephant Mountain- Greenville- Bowdoin College Grant West, 600' elev gain, Road to Baker pond.
                                                         Crashed B-52 bomber on trail. 3 1/4 miles.
Gulf Hagas- Greenville- Bowdoin College Grant East, 600' elev gain, Natural areas & waterfalls. 10 miles.
Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway- Greenville
White Cap Mountain- Greenville, Bowdoin College Grant East, 1600' elev gain, Fire Tower & trails with views of
                                                             Mt Katahdin. 1 1/2 miles.
Little Wilson Falls Gorge- Greenville- Elliotsville Twp, Little Wilson Stream, 300 yd gorge & walls 30 yds high.
Lily Bay State Park- Beaver Cove- Park on Maine's largest lake. Mountains, fishing, campsites, picnic tables,
                                                                swimming area, boat launch (& rentals) and dumping station. Snowmobiling.
Mount Kineo- Kineo- Kineo TWP, 700' cliffs, Mountain peninsula protruding into the lake. Accessible by
                                     water only. 4 hiking trails and a lookout tower. Mountain biking trails, beach, and golf course.
Big Spencer Mountain- Northeast Carry, Wels TWP- 1900' evel gain. Views of Katahdin, Moosehead region &
                                                        Allagash lakes. Trail to ranger's cabin. Fire tower (manned). Base to summit 2 miles.
Number Four Mountain- Okadjo, Frenchtown TWP- 1700' elev gain. Views of Moosehead region.
                                                                                              Base to summit 4 miles.

Favorite Places:
Baxter State Park- Millinocket- Mt Katahdin Twp- Maine's "forever wild" park consists of 202,064 acres.
                Hiking (75 miles of trails), fishing, boating, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, camping (restricted to campground),
                hunting, photography, foliage watching, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
                Information- Millinocket Headquarters and Visitor's Center at Togue Pond.
Mount Katahdin- Mt Katahdin Twp- 4,200' elev gain, Maine's tallest peak, "Mile high" Mt Katahdin.
                                                                  Appalachian Trail starts at the top of Mt Katahdin. 2 3/4 mile hike to peak.
Baxter Peak- Mt Katahdin Twp- The first place in the USA the morning sun touches, and the highest point in Maine.
The Chimney- Mt Katahdin Twp- The north face of the peak has a nearly enclosed hollow area. Blocked internally
                                                              by 4 large wedged stones.
Great Basin- Mt Katahdin Twp- Glacial valley (horseshoe shaped) with steep walls of pink granite. Views and trails.
The Knife Edge- Mt Katahdin Twp- A steep ridge between 2 basins. Formed by pressure between 2 glaciers. 1 mile.
Northwest Basin- Baxter State Park- Mt Katahdin Twp- Unusual glacial rock knolls called "roches moutonees"
                                                                                                    or "sheepbacks".
The Table Land- Baxter State Park- Mt Katahdin Twp- Glacial boulder field. 4,700' above sea level.
Katahdin Stream Falls- Baxter State Park- Katahdin Twp- T3 R10 Wels Twp- 4 drops with a total of 27 yards. Trails.
Mount O-J-I- Baxter State Park- T3 R10 Wels Twp- 3 slides at one time spelled O-J-I (which the mountain was named).
The Traveler- Baxter State Park- T5 R9 Wels Twp- Maine's largest cooled lava mountain. Created by ancient volcano.
Upper Seboeis River Gorge- Baxter State Park- T6 R7 Wels- 6 mile ling V shape gorge. 50 yards deep.
Big Niagara Falls- Baxter State Park- T3 R10 Wels Twp- 6 yard drop over pink granite. Features hydraulic erosion.
Grand Falls- Baxter State Park- Wassataquoik Stream- T4 R9 Wels Twp- Cascading falls in gorge. Trail to highpoint.
Green Falls- Baxter State Park- Wassataquoik Stream- T5 R8 Wels Twp- 2 drops with rock chute. Trails.
Little Abol Falls- Baxter State Park- Mt Katahdin Twp- Little Abol Stream- 5 yard drop over ledges into small pool.
Little Niagara Falls- Baxter State Park- Nesowadnehunk Stream- T3 R10 Wels Twp- 4 yard drop. Granite outcrop.
Nesowadnehunk Falls- West Branch Penobscot River- T2 R10 Wels Twp- Horseshoe shaped falls. Views of
                                                                                                                                     Mt Katahdin.
Debsconeag Falls- West Branch Penobscot River- T2 R10 Wels Twp- Rapids near island dotted "Frozen Ocean".
Abol Falls Ripogenus Dam- Canoe route. Trail on west bank.
Ripogenus Gorge- Ripogenus Dam- West Branch Penobscot River- T3 R11 Wels Twp- Mile long gorge with
                                                                                                                                                            depth of 80 yards.
Grand Pitch- East Branch Penobscot River- T5 R8 Wels Twp- 7 yard drop. Canoe route and trails.
Howe Brook Falls- Howe Brook- T5 R9 Wels Twp- Falls, pools, chutes over water carved potholes. Trail.

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Attractions:
Maine Forest and Logging Museum- Bradley- Covered bridge with a working wheel and sawmill.
Blacksmith's shop and trapper's line cabin.
Robyville Bridge- East Corinth- 1876, The only completely shingled covered bridge in Maine.
Penobscot Nation Museum- Indian Island- Collection of Wabanaki art, paintings, woodcarvings and baskets.
Old Town Library- Old Town- Programs for children.
Old Town Historical Museum- Old Town- Logging history of the Penobscot River.
Marsh Island Carry Wooden Boat Museum- Old Town- Exhibits on boats used on the rivers in Maine.
Hirundo Wildlife Sanctuary- Orono- Observe nature from a number of points.
Maine Center for the Arts- Orono- Hudson Museum- Collection of pre-Columbian Mexican, Central American and
Native American artifacts. Concert Hall.
Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium- Orono- Discover the wonders of the solar system.
Museum of Art- Orono- 5,000 works of art by early and mid 20th century American artists.
Page Farm and Home Museum- Orono- Displays about Maine farms and farming.