Category: Parks & Natural Attractions
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.
Lily Bay State Park
Lily Bay makes for a great state park camping trip! With much of the 900+ acres located on Moosehead Lake, Lily Bay State Park invites any looking for a scenic and enjoyable outdoors visit.
