Category: Parks & Natural Attractions

A Weekend on Sebec Lake

An overnight stay on Sebec Lake is all about relaxing on the water, serving up a sweet summer getaway.

A Winter Escape to Greenville

Greenville, Maine, offers breathtaking scenery paired with thrilling outdoor experiences.

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.

Penobscot River

Another one of the state of Maine superlatives boasted by The Maine Highlands is the Penobscot River, the longest river in the state.

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 Lake

Looking for a lakeside adventure? Come visit to largest lake in Maine!

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.

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.