Category: Outdoor Activities
B-52 Crash Site
On the southern slope of Elephant Mountain, just 15 minutes from downtown Greenville, lies the wreckage of a United States Air Force Boeing B-52C Stratofortress. The debris covers several acres of the forest and visitors are free to wander through this Cold War Memorial site.
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.
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
The most stunning wild waterway preserved in a forever natural state. The Allagash River and the lakes and ponds that join it were once a distant, commercial highway through the faraway heart of Maine’s northwestern forest.
Public Boat Launches
Explore Maine's Lakes and Mountains with ease using the extensive list of public boat launches provided by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. Find the perfect spot to start your water adventure with their helpful statewide map.
Adventure Awaits
Looking for an adventure? A new experience? Look at The Maine Highlands region and you may be surprised at what you find.
Fishing Maine Lakes, Ponds & Streams
There are many different fishing experiences that you can have in The Maine Highland region. Lakes and streams boasting several species of fish spot our landscape by the dozens.
Fun Outdoor Winter Activities for the Family
Love snow? You’re in luck! The Maine Highlands is the place to be in Maine in the winter.
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.
Adventures in the Air
A scenic floatplane tour is a unique way to add to your vacation and see the area from a different perspective.
