Category: Sightseeing

Gero Island Public Reserve

Located on Chesuncook Lake, Gero Island is over 3,000 acres and a great visit for both anglers and canoeists.

Discover the Beauty of Waterfalls in The Maine Highlands

While most of the waterfalls in The Maine Highlands region are tucked away in remote locations, many of them are also very accessible.

The Great Maine Woods and Waters Tours

Here you will find a region wealthy, not in the economic sense, but rich in superlative natural resources. From the very beginning, these rich natural resources have forged this region’s heritage and its self-reliant people.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Snowmobile Trip Ideas

If you’re interested in a fun, winter vacation, look no further than The Maine Highlands! Snowmobiling is a thrilling winter sport.

The Moose in Mount Kineo

On Friday, July 24, 1857 Penobscot Joe Polis guided Henry David Thoreau the length of Moosehead Lake. Joe Polis paddled the birchbark canoe that he made himself and Thoreau rode in the bow of a boat that he likened to an eggshell.