Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce
1029 Central Street, Millinocket, ME 04462
Phone: (207) 723-4443 Areas covered: Millinocket and surrounding areas.
Lincoln Area
PO Box 164, 75 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457
Phone: (207) 794-8065 Areas covered: Burlington, Carroll, Chester, Enfield, Howland, Lakeville, Lee, Lincoln, Mattamiscontis, Mattawamkeag, Passadumkeag, Prentiss, Seboeis, Springfield, Topsfield, West Enfield, Webster Plantation, Winn.
Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 581, Main Street, Greenville, ME 04441
Phone: (207) 695-2702 Areas covered: Beaver Cove, Greenville, Kokajo, Rockwood, Shirley, Moosehead Trail.
Sebasticook Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 464, Newport, ME 04953
Phone: (207) 368-4698 Areas covered: Corinna, Detroit, Dexter, Etna, Exeter, Hartland, Newport, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Plymouth, St. Albans, Stetson.
Southern Piscataquis County
PO Box 376, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Phone: (207) 564-7533 Areas covered: Abbot, Atkinson, Bowerbank, Brownville, Brownville Junction, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Guilford, Medford, Milo, Monson, Sangerville, Sebec.
The jagged Knife Edge atop Mount Katahdin dominates this region. Katahdin is not just the highest point in Maine. It also marks one end of the Appalachian Trail and is the central point of Baxter State Park, a 202,064 acre park established in 1930 to preserve a slice of Maine's wilderness for generations. Combined with the Moosehead Lake area, this region offers much in terms of scenery and recreation.
Baxter State Park is governed separately from the state park system by its own Park Authority based in Millinocket. Overnight trips to the park are strictly regulated, and even day users are asked to check in and out...
The jagged Knife Edge atop Mount Katahdin dominates this region. Katahdin is not just the highest point in Maine. It also marks one end of the Appalachian Trail and is the central point of Baxter State Park, a 202,064 acre park established in 1930 to preserve a slice of Maine's wilderness for generations. Combined with the Moosehead Lake area, this region offers much in terms of scenery and recreation.
Baxter State Park is governed separately from the state park system by its own Park Authority based in Millinocket. Overnight trips to the park are strictly regulated, and even day users are asked to check in and out.
You can stay in cabins, bunkhouses, lean-tos and tent sites; in summer these get booked early and even winter reservations are becoming harder to get. It's worth contacting the Authority months in advance.
There are plenty of mountains to hike besides Katahdin, and hikers of all abilities can find something to fit their needs. Wildlife watchers have much to look at as well.
The jumping off point for most trips to Baxter is Millinocket, a mill town that also offers services to snowmobilers and hikers. You can find motels, diners, shops and supplies here.
The other main jumping off point for the North Woods is Greenville, right at the southern edge of Moosehead Lake. People travel to Maine's largest lake to fish, boat, swim, go whitewater rafting, hike, moose watch - and fly. Sea planes buzz in and out here and a large festival every September draws planes from all over New England.
For more urban pleasures, this region also includes the city of Bangor, where Northern Maine comes to shop, stock up and grab some culture. The international airport rivals Portland, and the University of Maine campus in nearby Orono infuses the area with a college-town sensibility.
Fairs, Festivals & Annual Events in the Katahdin/Moosehead region
41st Annual Kenduskeag Stream
Canoe Race 04/21/2007
Paddlers set off from the village of Kenduskeag and battle high - water
rapids on the way to the finish line in downtown Bangor. Watching the
action from the banks of the river can be as exciting as being on the
water. Times: Registration 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.; race starts 8:30 a.m.
Location: Kenduskeag and Bangor. www.bangormaine.gov.
Woodsmen's Day 04/28/2007
Come watch the forestry teams from several area colleges in
good - spirited competition, and learn about the tools of the lumbering
trade and the life of the lumberjack! Fees: $5 adults, $2 ages 2 - 12.
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Maine Forest & Logging
Museum, Leonard's Mills, Route ME - 178, Bradley. www.leonardsmills.com.
111th Season Finale 05/13/2007
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra's 111th season finale concert featuring
Mozart, Grieg, Shastakovich, and the world premier of Richard Francis'
Bangor Overture. Location: Maine Center for the Arts, University of
Maine, Orono. Times: 3:00 p.m. Fees: $13 - $40. www.bangorsymphony.com.
Moose Mainea 05/19/2007 - 06/16/2007
Dedicated to Greenville's most
popular four - legged resident, this month - long celebration features a
variety of activities for all ages. Moose River Canoe race, mountain
bike race, Tour de Moose, craft fair, kid's fun day, and the famous
Moose Tales. Location: Greenville. www.mooseheadlake.org.
Thomas Hill Standpipe Tour 05/23/2007
Built in 1897, the Standpipe was constructed on the highest point in
Bangor. It was designed for firefighting and as the reserve water
supply for the city. Magnificent view of the city and surrounding area
and it is a National Historic Landmark. Fees: None. Times: 3:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m. Location: Thomas Hill Road, Bangor. www.bangorwater.org.
Arts & Air Fest 05/25/2007 - 05/27/2007
The Arts & Air Fest is
sure to please everyone. There will be hot air balloon rides, antique
cars, crafters, food vendors, among many other attractions to draw all
appetites. Location: Skowhegan. www.skowheganchamber.com.
Children's Days at Maine
Forest & Logging Museum>
Children are invited to
participate in period appropriate activities to learn what life was
like in the 1790s and early 1800s before electricity. Registration is
required. Fees: $1 adults, $2 children, members free. Times: 9:00 a.m.
- 1:30 p.m. Location: Maine Forest & Logging Museum. www.leonardsmills.com.
Mount Hope Cemetery Tours 06/01/2007 - 10/26/2007
Join these guided walking
tours of the second - oldest garden cemetery in the United States on the
first Friday of each month, rain or shine. For the month of October, it
will be every Friday. The cemetery features period architecture,
historical memorials and graceful monuments. Fees: Adults $5; $4
seniors; members and children under 18 free. Times: 6:00 p.m.; 5:00
p.m. in October. Location: Mount Hope Cemetery, Superintendent's
Building, 1048 State Street, Bangor. www.bangormuseum.com.
Kingfield Pops 06/30/2007
A fun and festive event featuring familiar and patriotic music for the
whole family along with family activities and selection of vendors,
including area food vendors. In keeping with the 4th of July
celebration, the evening will close with a fabulous fireworks display.
Location: Kennedy Farm, Route 142, Kingfield. Times: 5:00 p.m. Fees:
Adults $20; ($25 at the gate); children under 18 free accompanied by
adult. www.bangorsymphony.com.
Summer at Leonard's Mills 07/14/2007
Experience a summer day at an early Maine lumbering settlement. Come
sample bean - hole beans and strawberry shortcake. Fees: $7 adults,
children $2 (ages 2 - 12). Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location:
Maine Forest & Logging Museum, Leonard's Mills, Bradley.
www.leonardsmills.com.
Thomas Hill Standpipe Tour 07/25/2007
Built in 1897, the Standpipe was constructed on the highest point in
Bangor. It was designed for firefighting and as the reserve water
supply for the city. Magnificent view of the city and surrounding area.
Location: Thomas Hill Road, Bangor. Fees:
Free. www.bangorwater.org.
Bangor State Fair 07/27/2007 - 08/05/2007
An old - fashioned fair with
spectacular entertainment and livestock exhibits. Fees: $6 adults, $4
seniors, $2 children under 12. Location: 100 Dutton Street, Bangor.
www.bangorstatefair.com.
The Wooden Canoe Festival 08/04/2007
A
cultural event of our outdoor heritage surrounding the wooden canoe.
Enjoy the bluegrass sounds of local entertainment. There will be food
and fun for the entire family. Participate in the East Branch river
race. Location: Medway Recreation Center, Medway. www.katahdinmaine.com.
Forest Heritage Days 08/10/2007 - 08/11/2007
A yearly celebration of the
Moosehead Lake region's heritage and history. Some of the events
include educational exhibits, a craft fair, and logging games. Also
witness professional loggers as they compete with their saws with great
precision and skill. Location: Greenville School
Field,
Pritham Avenue, Greenville. www.mooseheadlake.org.
Lumbering in the Maine Woods: Men and Their Machines 08/18/2007
Chronological demonstrations of Maine's forest history from the 1800s
to the present day. See our up - and - down water - powered sawmill, Lombard
Log haulers, and many more machines of the lumbering trade in action.
Fees: $5 adults, $2 children 2 to 12, members free. Times: 10:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m. Location: Maine Forest & Logging Museum/Leonard's
Mills.
www.leonardsmills.com.
American Folk Festival 08/24/2007 - 08/26/2007
Experience again the American
Folk Festival with traditional performers from across the country who
will continue to celebrate the richness and variety of American culture
in this free, 3 - day, multi - stage event. Fees: Free. Times: Fri 6:00
p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Sat Noon - 10:00 p.m.; Sun Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bangor Riverfront Parks. www.americanfolkfestival.com.
International Seaplane Fly - In 09/06/2007 - 09/09/2007
There will be float plane
competitions, educational exhibits, the Moosehead Lake Region's largest
craft fair, lots of food and much more! Land and float plane pilots
from all over the country and world fly to the waters of Moosehead to
enjoy this yearly tradition. Location: Greenville. www.mooseheadlake.org.
Blacksmiths' Roundup 09/08/2007
Join professional blacksmiths for some fancy forging. The morning
includes training by master blacksmiths. The afternoon offers
demonstrations in the yard. Visitors get a chance to try their hand at
this craft. Fees: $5 adults, $2 ages 2 - 12; members free. Times: 10:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Maine Forest & Logging Museum,
Leonard's Mills. www.leonardsmills.com.
Living History Days 10/06/2007 - 10/07/2007
A perfect time to view the
foliage of the beautiful forest while experiencing a 1790s logging and
saw - milling village. Enjoy bateau rides, wagon rides, making cedar
shakes, fresh pressed apple cider, a water - powered sawmill, and more.
Fees: $7 adults, $2 children ages 2 - 12, members free. Times: 10:00 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m. Location: Maine Forest & Logging Museum, Leonard's
Mills, Bradley.
www.leonardsmills.com.
Thomas Hill Standpipe Tour 10/10/2007
Built in 1897, the Standpipe was constructed on the highest point in
Bangor. It was designed for firefighting and as the reserve water
supply for the city. Magnificent view of the city and surrounding area
and it is a National Historic Landmark. Fees: None. Times: 3:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m. Location: Thomas Hill Road, Bangor. www.bangorwater.org.
For Children
- The Maine Discovery Museum is the second-largest children's museum in New England, with of interactive and challenging exhibits.More for Children in Maine >
Outdoor Activities
- Take the challenge, climb Katahdin. This Appalachian Trail book-end is one of the best-known peaks in Maine. Camping, hiking, paddling when it comes to some of the best the Maine outdoors has to offer, you'll find it here. More about Outdoor Activities in Maine >
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