Category: Hiking & Climbing
Discover Adventure at the New England Outdoor Center
Nestled on Maine's Millinocket Lake with breathtaking views of Katahdin, NEOC offers thrilling outdoor activities, cozy cabins, and eco-friendly lodges for the perfect wilderness escape.
Baxter State Park
Baxter State Park was established in 1931 and covers 200,000 acres in Piscataquis County. The park was a gift to the people of Maine from Governor Percival P. Baxter.
Mt. Kineo State Park
Mount Kineo is an 800 foot mountain of rhyolite that rises dramatically from the deepest portion of Moosehead Lake. This was a location known well to the Native Americans who traveled great distances to Kineo for the hard rock with flint-like qualities that was used for tools and arrowheads.
Katahdin
Maine’s shining gem, Katahdin, is and will always be one of Maine’s proudest sights. Maine’s highest mountain peaks at nearly a mile (5,267 feet or 1,606 m) and was formed by underground magma.
Moosehead Pinnacle Pursuit
Six Epic Mountains to hike in the Moosehead Lake Region -Big Moose, Borestone, Eagle Rock, Mount Kineo, Number Four, and White Cap.
8 Ways to Get on the Water in The Maine Highlands
Explore Maine's aquatic wonders in The Maine Highlands! From fly fishing the Penobscot to whitewater rafting to a historic steamboat ride, find your perfect water adventure.
Maine’s Premier State Parks & Wilderness Areas
Explore Maine's natural beauty through its state parks and reserves. From the rugged wilderness of Baxter State Park and Katahdin Woods to the serene waters of Lily Bay and Peaks-Kenney State Parks. Enjoy hiking, camping, paddling, and wildlife in these preserved lands.
Adventure Awaits
Looking for an adventure? A new experience? Look at The Maine Highlands region and you may be surprised at what you find.
Geocaching
The great fun about geocaching in Maine is the sheer variety of environments where the caches are placed, from nooks and crannies in the rocks on the coast and craggy mountaintops to forests, fields and city parks.
Discover the Beauty of Waterfalls in The Maine Highlands
While most of the waterfalls in The Maine Highlands region are tucked away in remote locations, many of them are also very accessible.
