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Inland Waterways
“A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature.”
— Henry David Thoreau
Paddling on Grand Lake Stream ©Heliconia/Facing Waves
Trips for those looking to leave the coast and head inland.
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 lack Woods Scenic Byway
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(12.5 miles) Make a day of this
trip along Route 182—a dazzling
wooded ride with pull-offs and
easy access to inland bays, ponds,
and lakes for fishing and birding
along the way. Blackwoods offers
access to fishing and paddling
on Tunk Lake and Donnell Pond.
Bring your suit for a swim at
Spring River Lake beach. Stop in
Cherryfield for the Narraguagus
River, a great flat water paddle
with lots of turtles and eagles.
BlackWoodsByway.org
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 achias River Corridor (76 miles)
Appropriate for moderate to
experienced paddlers (includes
Class I-III whitewater) this trip
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spans between the Fifth Machias
Lake through the heart of the
region into downtown Machias
sharing beauty and bounty along
the way. Registered Maine Guides
are recommended.
bit.ly/MachiasRC
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 t. Croix International Waterway
(71 miles) Remote paddling trips
along this historic waterway
that follows the U.S. border with
Canada, offer excellent camping,
fishing and opportunities to spot
wildlife. Trips can vary from 3 to 7
days, so Registered Maine Guides
are suggested. Plan ahead and
bring your passport.
StCroix.org
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 illion Dollar View Scenic Byway
(8 miles) This trip off the beaten
path follows U.S. Route 1 north
from Danforth crossing over into
Aroostook County. Marvel at
crystalline lakes, far-off Mount
Katahdin, and Peekaboo Mountain.
Autumn offers truly unmatched
vistas of red, gold, and orange.
ExploreMaine.org
Plan Your Visit Today!
Maine Fishing Rules–
bit.ly/ME_Fishing_Rules
Registered Maine Guides–
MaineGuides.org
For more on outdoor recreation
visit DownEastAcadia.com