Gero Island Public Reserve

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

Golfing in The Maine Highlands

A visit to The Maine Highlands offers multiple options for those who want to hit the links.

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.

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.

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.

Hidden in the Maine Highlands

You may have heard about geocaching but not yet participated in this international game of hide and seek.

Ice Fishing

Set your traps and watch the flags fly as pickerel and salmon take the bait. Jig for smelt by day and fish for cusk by night. Get ready for an unforgettable ice fishing adventure in the Katahdin Region.

Ice Fishing in The Maine Highlands

Ice fishing in Maine has traditionally been a great pastime enjoyed by many generations of folks. The sport has always provided a fun way to get through some otherwise closed-in times of year.

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.

Katahdin Woods and Water National Monument Dark Skies

Thursday was an overcast day as I left the house and followed the Penobscot River on US Route 2. My hope, as I made my way up the old military road, was that the clouds would disperse before I reached the Katahdin Woods and Water National Monument.

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 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.

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.

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.

Maine’s Highland Spring Fishing

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

Moosehead Pinnacle Pursuit

Six Epic Mountains to hike in the Moosehead Lake Region -Big Moose, Borestone, Eagle Rock, Mount Kineo, Number Four, and White Cap.