Category: Outdoor Activities

Snowmobiling

The Maine Highlands is a world class snowmobiling destination. The snow is plentiful here, and the thousands of miles of well-groomed trails provide fun and excitement for all riders.

Whitewater Rafting

Challenge yourself with an exciting whitewater adventure!

Canoe & Kayak

The Maine Highlands’ geography is dominated by inland waterways. Serene lakes and ponds, lazy rivers, and gushing whitewater rapids all offer opportunities to explore.

Gulf Hagas

Discover Gulf Hagas in the Katahdin Iron Works Forest, Maine's "Grand Canyon." This 3-mile long gorge, carved through slate, features an 8-mile trek with waterfalls and swimming holes. Perfect for experienced hikers, it’s a must-see on your Maine Highlands itinerary.

Registered Maine Guides

Explore our woods and waters in the company of a Registered Maine Guide and you can be assured of a first class outdoor experience, regardless of the recreational activity you’ve come to enjoy. Maine Guides are recognized around the world for their impeccable professionalism, extensive knowledge, and the ability to relate to sporting guests and build enduring relationships.

Green Lodging

As you plan your next visit to The Maine Highlands, consider staying at a business that is certified as a Maine Green Lodging property.

Scenic Drives for Adventure Seekers

By car on on a motorcycle, a cruise along one of The Maine Highlands' scenic byways is a wonderful way to explore the region's stunning mountains, lakes, and woods. Two-lane roads wind through the countryside, passing through quaint towns and beautiful forests with scenic overlooks where the highway reaches a height of land.

Mount Kineo

The prospect of driving or biking through obscure, unique and sometimes downright quirky towns in Maine, has always been something I look forward to when planning any outdoor trip.

Maine Highlands Bucket List

Do you love adventure? Then we have a fabulous bucket list for you to tackle! The Maine Highlands is home to some of the best outdoor opportunities in New England, including Maine's tallest peak, largest lake, and a world-class trail system. See how many things you can cross off your bucket list this year...

Maine’s Highland Spring Fishing

Typically in Maine, “ice out” – when the lakes are completely free of snow - starts in April.