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%...
Outdoor Activities
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...
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...
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...
Honoring access – A thank you to private land owners
Honoring access - A thank you to Private landowners who have opened their land for us to enjoy. We have roughly 1 million acres of undeveloped land around the Moosehead Region. Most of it is owned privately, but unlike private land in most places ; Logging...
Mountain Biking Moosehead
There's a buzz going around about Moosehead Outdoor Alliance impressive new Zone 2 Mountain Bike trails. For good reason, this new set of trails is killer! Here is our take on a fun way to experience our new mountain bike scene. We popped into Northwoods Outfitters,...
Mud season isn’t all that bad!
“Mud season” A time of year when all the wintry goodness has had enough, and it’s time to melt. Gates close, businesses go on break, and spring cleaning kicks off as we await the start of the busy season! But don’t be fooled, mud season isn’t a bad time to come...
Ice Fishing in the Moosehead Lake Region
Fishing on a Frozen Lake by Melinda Underwood If you are into outdoor recreation like Ice fishing, well the Moosehead Lake region is the place for you. Ice fishing is an activity with a large following. We even have our derbies- The Moosehead Lake Togue Derby weekend,...
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