Discover outdoor excitement: biking, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, motor sports, and more. Whether it’s wildlife watching or winter activities, embrace adventure and the beauty of nature. Start your journey into the great outdoors now!
The prospect of driving or biking through obscure, unique and sometimes downright quirky towns in Maine, has always been something I look forward to when planning any outdoor trip.
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.
Find the right gear and splendid beginner-friendly terrain.
Explore Maine's Lakes and Mountains with ease using the extensive list of public boat launches provided by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. Find the perfect spot to start your water adventure with their helpful statewide map.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you’re interested in a fun, winter vacation, look no further than The Maine Highlands! Snowmobiling is a thrilling winter sport.
The Maine Highlands is a world class snowmobiling destination. The snow is plentiful here, and the thousands of miles of well-groomed trails provide fun and excitement for all riders.
Rev up your engines! The Maine Highlands has lots of ways to enjoy motor sports!
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.
Let's explore the forest and see who we might meet on a winter's walk.
Challenge yourself with an exciting whitewater adventure!
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