Maine's Lakes & Mountains

11/18/2024

Looking for the perfect place to lay your head at the end of a day packed full of exploring Maines Lakes & Mountains? We've taken the work out searching for you by compiling a list of our favorite stays, just for you.

From backwoods sporting camps, wilderness lodges, and historic inns, to cottages, in-town hotels, or even the DIY solution of a vacation rental for a couple of days or a couple of weeks, we've got it all.

Check out your options, here:

Looking for a great place to stay choose from cottage resorts, vacation rentals, hotels, motels, campgrounds, inns, BnBs, and ski resorts.

11/15/2024

Nezinscot Farm brings cozy vibes to the max. This is your one-stop shop for community yarn and makers classes, farm fresh goods, a tasty breakfast or lunch farm-to-table style, and more. Sprinkle in some friendly local faces you can count on (their pups included) and you'll have no trouble seeing why Western Maine is the place to be.

📍: Turner // Nezinscot Farm Store

Places to go in Maine's Lakes and Mountains include lake and mountain communities, busy towns and cities, and remote wilderness areas.

11/12/2024

Oh, to be a cranberry bog in western Maine in November. 😍

📍: Ricker Hill Orchard, Turner

11/11/2024

Did you know? 🦆 edition.

The term "waterfowl" encompasses ducks, geese, and swans. There are a total of 34 species of waterfowl found in Maine. 18 of which stay for the winter. The more you know!

11/07/2024

You've got to check out this gallery in Western Maine!

Lights Out Gallery in Norway, brings new life to an old snowshoe factory, transforming it into a welcoming space for art and community. It showcases a wide range of artists, hosts events, and aims to make Maine an inspiring place for art lovers and creators alike.

📍: Lights Out Gallery, Norway
📸: Capshore Photography

11/04/2024

Looking for things to do? 💭 Let us make the hunt a bit easier for you.

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11/01/2024

Don’t just visit—experience the Maine Lakes & Mountains Region.

Get yourself a copy (print or digital) of our FREE visitor guidebook and region map for insider news, events, and everything Western Maine has to offer: https://mainelakesandmountains.com/request-guide/

10/28/2024

Us? Past peak? Says who? 😉 Come and see for yourself what we have to offer.

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10/25/2024

Hiking inspo incoming: The 16.3-mile Bigelow Mountain section of the Appalachian Trail is one of Maine's top hikes, crossing six major peaks, including 4,145-foot West Peak. The best day hike starts at the Stratton Pond Trailhead off Route 16/27, climbing 5.9 miles to the 3,805-foot twin-summit of The Horns, making for an 11.8-mile round trip.

For a shorter option, start at the East Flagstaff Trailhead and hike 3.2 miles up Little Bigelow Mountain, enjoying views of Flagstaff Lake and scenic pools along the way.

📍: Bigelow Mountain Range from Jones Pond
📸: High Peaks Alliance

10/23/2024

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10/21/2024

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife said it best, "Fall in Maine is built for spending time outdoors having fun with friends and family."
Mark your calendars for a weekend of fall fun at the Maine Wildlife Park on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27!

Explore the park, enjoy Maine’s beautiful fall foliage, and view native wildlife up close. On Saturday, you’ll also have the chance to meet biologists from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife and learn all about Maine's fascinating furbearers.

All Fall Fun Days activities and educational programs are included with regular admission. The park gates are open from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, and visitors can stay until 5 pm. Festivities will take place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each day.

Join us in celebrating Maine's native species! Will we see you there? 🍁🎃🐻🦝

📸: Maine Wildlife Park

10/17/2024

Explore New England is right. What better time to take to the mountains for some biking than now? Get inspired with their video on Riding in Carrabasset Valley and the Outdoor Center at Sugarloaf Mountain

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Most people associate downhill skiing with Sugarloaf Mountain, in Maine's Carrabassett Valley. However, in recent years, Sugarloaf Mountain Resort has made a...

10/16/2024

Come and stay a while. Enjoy the foliage from atop rugged windswept peaks and be there for those first flurries of winter.

From peaceful lakes to mountain vistas, the Maine’s Lakes and Mountains region is just an hour from Portland and filled with things to do.

10/15/2024

It's happening ❄️🥲

10/10/2024

Auburn looking like an autumn dream! 😍

The Fall Colors at Taylor Brook in Auburn, Maine.

10/08/2024

Maine’s Lakes and Mountains offers a variety of resources to help you plan your next visit, including a FREE annual visitor’s guide, a stand-alone map, Western Maine insider emails, and the new Adventure Guide App.

However you want to go about planning your next trip, we have your back. Head to our website to begin:

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10/03/2024

Coming to your favorite home ski mountain for preseason festivities? Visit our website or download the app to explore while you're here.

Welcome home Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Saddleback goers!
❄️ Saddleback Oktoberfest: October 5
❄️ Sugarloaf Mountain Homecoming: Oct 12-13
❄️ Sunday River Fall Festival: Oct 12-13

From peaceful lakes to mountain vistas, the Maine’s Lakes and Mountains region is just an hour from Portland and filled with things to do.

10/02/2024

We are ALL about this! 😎

Find out how to "Enjoy the Autumn Grandeur of Maine’s Western Mountains" according to Down East Magazine : https://bit.ly/3NcVKuV