GETTING THERE
DRIVING
Driving & Flying to the Grand Lakes Region
From Portland ~ Maine : Distance : Approximately 210 miles ( 4 hours )
From Boston ~ Massachusetts : Driving Distance : Approximately 320 miles ( 5.5 hours )
A note to travelers : Road conditions in Washington County , Maine , vary significantly by season .
Maine ' s seasons bring diverse driving conditions . Winters are harsh , with heavy snow and ice , necessitating road condition checks on the Maine DOT website . Spring thaws reveal potholes and debris . Summers see increased traffic , especially in tourist areas . Fall ' s beautiful foliage coincides with heightened wildlife activity , particularly deer and moose , especially at dawn and dusk .
FLYING
Portland , Maine PWM ( 4 hour drive ) Bangor International Airport BGR ( 2 Hour Drive ) Fredericton International Airport , Canada YFC ( 1.25 hours to the Border Crossing in Vanceboro , Maine )
PROVISIONS
Make your last stops here for groceries , gas , services centers , and supplies before heading upta camp .
Danforth , Maine Lincoln , Maine
Issue 27 | 234