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+ ACADIA
With its dramatic cliffs
plunging down to the
churning Atlantic, Acadia
is one of the top 10 most
visited national parks.
Take in the stunning views
from atop Cadillac
Mountain, and explore
hiking and carriage trails
perfect for mountain
biking. Nearby Bar Harbor
spouts quaint shops and
eateries. Downeast’s
autumn is marked by acres
of wild blueberry barrens
glowing flame red. Be the
first to see the sunrise in
the US at West Quoddy
Light in Lubec.
KENNEBEC VALLEY
Fly fishing flourishes in
summer, scenic travel
shines in fall, and winter
is a wonderland of snow
sports and ice fishing.
Combine a visit to the
Maine State Museum
with an afternoon trolling
antiques stores and
artisan shops. The Colby
College Museum of Art
and Waterville Opera
House are cultural gems.
Thrill on a guided
whitewater rafting trip
or pursue Maine’s iconic
mammal on a moose-
watching trip. Hike a mile
to see Moxie Falls, the
highest waterfall in Maine.
AROOSTOOK
COUNTY
The Crown of Maine pro-
vides an unparalleled back
woods experience. ATV
and snowmobile riders love
“The County’s” thousands
of miles of wilderness trails.
Notable paddles include
the Allagash Wilderness
Waterway and the
easternmost section of the
impressive Northern Forest
Canoe Trail. At the south-
eastern end of Aroostook
County is the Grand Lake
chain of lakes, and further
north visitors will encounter
world class hunting,
fishing, and boating on the
St. John River.
HIGHLANDS
At the center of Maine is
the heart of adventure.
Climb Maine’s highest
peak, Katahdin, in
majestic Baxter State Park,
the northernmost point of
the Appalachian Trail. Fish
in 40-mile long Moosehead
Lake, renowned for its
landlocked salmon, brook
trout, and togue. Hiking,
snowmobiling, and wildlife
watching are some of the
most avidly pursued activities
in the Highlands. Bangor,
the area’s commercial and
cultural center, hosts world-
class concerts and events on
its riverfront, and is home to
author Stephen King.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: THOMAS MITCHELL; CFW PHOTOGRAPHY; RYAN HAGERTY/USFW; NEW ENGLAND OUTDOOR CENTER; ROBERT WITKOWSKI/VISIT PORTLAND
Distances from
Portland to major
towns in Maine
are listed on the
State map on
page 87.