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September in the Moosehead Lake Region: Maine’s Quiet Season Begins
September in the Moosehead Lake Region: Maine’s Quiet Season BeginsIf you're looking for a time to experience Moosehead Lake's authentic character, September may be the perfect month to visit. As August slips into memory, something magical happens around Moosehead...
Hiking in August
Hiking in August The question we hear most often from folks who stop into the Destination Moosehead Lake Visitor Center is, “Where can I see a moose?” We happily direct those seekers to our highly knowledgeable and experienced safari guides, who provide an almost 100%...
The Moosehead Lake Region at America’s 250th Birthday
A Frontier That Helped Shape a Nation by Lew-Ellyn HughesAs the United States celebrates 250 years, the Moosehead Lake Region stands as a living reminder of what the country looked and felt like at its very beginning. In 1776, when the nation was taking its first...
How Not to Let June Bug You
The baseball game I went to last evening wasn’t the only season opener—the first bugs of the year showed up, too! Here are some tips on… How Not to Let June Bug You June in the Moosehead Lake Region is basically nature’s grand opening party: bright woods, rushing...
The History of Wilson’s on Moosehead
The History of Wilson’s on Moosehead This article courtesy of Wilsons on Moosehead Lake, and Hannah Holmbom-Brady Located on the West side of Moosehead Lake on the mouth of the East Outlet of the Kennebec River, Wilsons Camps on Moosehead Lake is known as the longest,...
Moosehead Regional Land Trust – Saving Land for all of US
Moosehead Regional Land Trust - Saving Land for all of Us by Carla Ritchie Maine's land trusts are vital for preserving the state's natural landscapes and providing public access to outdoor activities. With nearly 15% of the land conserved, land trust organizations...
You Should Be Here–Hiking Kineo in February
By Lew-Ellyn Hughes “I have never seen a grander or more beautiful sight than the northern woods in winter.” --Theodore Roosevelt in a letter to his mother, 1879.Photo Credit: Lew-Ellyn HughesThe trails on Mount Kineo offer a variety of challenges during the summer,...
Ice Fishing? Why Would You Want To?
Ice fishing may seem a strange or even perplexing hobby to those unfamiliar with the tradition. Why would someone choose to spend time outdoors in the winter cold, on a frozen lake, to catch fish? Well, for one thing, it’s not just about catching fish; it’s more than...
You Should Be Here-Winter Camping at Moosehead Lake
Who doesn’t love adventure? We sure do! Do you want to make your adventure even more exciting? Then, go camping. Would you like to make your adventure an experience of a lifetime? Then go winter camping! Winter in Maine is beautiful. Winter in the Maine woods is even...
Christmas Vacation in Wonderland
Have you thought about where you’ll spend Christmas vacation? How about coming to the Moosehead Lake Region for a Winter Wonderland Adventure? The hustle and bustle of the holidays is behind you; it’s time to head to Moosehead Lake for your Christmas vacation! This...