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This is one of the most beautiful spots on the planet.
We wished we had discovered it years ago. But, how about a list
of ten things to do when you get here.
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Canoe or kayak on Lower Wilson
Pond. Paddle over to the cove by Rum Mountain and back. For
further adventure, paddle all the way to the narrows that joins
you with Upper Wilson Pond. Also, great day trips nearby lakes
and ponds and streams or travel to nearby Baxter State Park
and paddle in the view of Mt. Kathadin. |
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Go hiking. For those
who want a modest, beautiful hike, drive to the foot of Wilson
Stream (about 40 minutes away) and hike along the river, up
the hillside on parts of the Appalachian Trail until you come
to a 57-foot falls. Or, hike the logging trails right from
the Camp with beautiful woodland views of the lake and mountains. |
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Eat at Local Restaurants.
The best fish chowder you will ever eat is at the Rod and Reel
restaurant in Greenville. In good weather, eat on the deck
of Kelly’s Landing as Moosehead Lake laps up against the restaurant.
Fresh lobster can be bought at unbelievably low prices in town
at Graves Seafood. |
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Go White Water Rafting.
Our kids have done it and say we should too. It is on our list.
The companies that take you are on Main Street in Greenville. |
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Take a cruise on The Kathadin.
It is the old steamboat that once was a main mode of transportation
in the region. Available from Memorial Day through Columbus
Day. Cruise north on Moosehead Lake (from Greenville) to Mt.
Kineo in the morning, hike the trail to the top of Kineo, and
return in the afternoon. |
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Go Fishing. The fly-fishing
is wonderful, they say. We have watched in marvel at the fly-fishing
on Kennebec River and are just taking up the sport. But you
can also fish for lake trout, brook trout and land locked salmon
on Wilson, Moosehead or any other number of lakes. Plenty of
rental places and a Maine Fly Fishing store in town. |
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Visit Mt. Kathadin. Take
the drive to Millinocket and then follow the route to the beautiful
Baxter State Park to Mt. Kathadin, where the Appalachian Trail
starts or ends. It is one of the tallest mountains east of
the Mississippi and breathtaking. You need to do some research
if you want to try and go up and down in a day. Experienced
hikers only. Another alternative, take a scenic tour on one
of the several wilderness charter flying service that take off
from Moosehead Lake. |
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Tour on an ATV. This
is ATV country with many, many logging roads to travel to hidden-away
ponds and wonderful mountain views right from the Camp.
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Take a Moose Safari. There are tours, but
honestly we have seen them almost every trip to Moosehead
the past year, including down the road from our Camp.
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And, if you like winter, consider
this: a great nearby ski resort, beautiful cross country skiing
at Lily Bay State Park and snowmobile trails that are among
the best anywhere in the world. You can even depart on your
snowmobile from the Camp and go to town or connect with the
ITS (International Trail System) and upon return park it in
our three-bay garage. |
There's more to do - the swimming off the pebble beach is wonderful
(you can see your toes in the water), there is shopping at Indian
Hill Trading Post -- a couple of nice gift and antique shops, an Internet
café, grouse hunting, the awesome views when leaves turn in
the fall, day trip to Portland (2.5 hours) or day/overnight trip to
Quebec (3.5 hours) or just hanging out in the peace and quiet of the
Camp. |
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