Category: Outdoor Activities
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.
Maine’s Fall Highland Hunting
Hunting in Maine is a long and running traditional sport that provides food on the table as well as a family tradition way of life.
Snowmobile Clubs
The Maine Highlands has some of the most popular and well-groomed snowmobile trails in the entire state. People travel from all over New England to ride in our region—and for good reason! The trails are safe, the views are picturesque, and you can get just about anywhere on your sled.
Downhill Ski & Snowboard
Our region is home to three small mountains where you can alpine ski and snowboard to your heart's delight. The benefits of a smaller ski mountain are that there are shorter lines, the mountains are easy to get to, and it’s generally less expensive than the larger resorts.
Rail Trails
A rail trail is an old, unused railway that has been converted into a multi-use path. These abandoned railways are typically flat and long—perfect for walking, cycling, and horseback riding in the warmer months and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. Some trails allow for ATVs and snowmobiles.
The Maine Highlands Birding Trail
Explore Maine's top bird-watching spots, from the Fields Pond Audubon Center to Baxter State Park. Enjoy unique sightings across various habitats like marshes, forests, and mountains. Ideal for spotting everything from songbirds to rare northern species.
Health and Wellness in The Maine Highlands Region
While the majority of our region is rural, our communities are home to several wonderful hospitals and wellness centers.
Floatplane & Seaplane Scenic Tours
Some of the very best views in The Maine Highlands are from up above! Hop aboard a seaplane and get a bird’s eye view of the Maine woods!
Maine Outdoor Adventures & Indoor Sports
The Maine Highlands is not short on recreational activities! We are home to some of the very best snowmobile, ATV, and hiking trails in the northeast.
