The North Maine Woods:
More Than Just
for Hunting
by Janet Kelle
When thinking on the North Maine Woods most people would say
that they are are just a place for hunters and fisherman.While the area is a
great location for those activities it has much more to offer for a wider range
of activities such as:
Wild life viewing. The Woods’ miles of undeveloped land and
variety of roads provide excellent opportunities to see many species
of animal whether you want to stay on the main thoroughfares or
venture off onto the lesser traveled paths. Sightings of moose,
deer, various birds and the occasional bear are commonplace
and provided excellent photo opportunities.
Camping. The North Maine Woods contains many locations to stop
and set up camp along its many rivers, lakes and streams. The North
Maine Woods can accommodate practically any camping experience
that you may be looking for. From tenting, to campers, to rustic
cabins rentals, the avid camper has many options available.
Hiking. The North Maine Woods is a hikers’ playground. Our
editors recommend a hike around DeBoulie lake over the
rock slide, up the mountain, investigating the ice caves, getting an
eagle’s eye view from the fire tower, take a refreshing swim at the
sand beach, hike through the thoroughfare to Gardener Lake and
before leaving stop by Red River Falls to experience sitting under
the falls.
Fishing Tip: DeBoulie and Big Reed Lakes are two of only a handful
of lakes which support blue-back trout in Maine.
For information on fees, camp sites, cabin rentals or other questions you
may have about the North Maine Woods visit www.northmainewoods.org or
call 207-435-6213.
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