The Kennebec Explorer 2014 Visitor's Guide to Maine's Kennebec Valley | Page 10

Lets go camping! Rugged fun vs. relaxing in the sun. Camping offers endless variety. Make some of the finest family memories when you just hit the road with all your camping stuff. Be sure to bring a sense of adventure and a plan to have no plans. But be sure to make reservations. Just get out and have some fun; you’ll be amazed what it can do. Maine’s Kennebec Valley region offers some spectacular areas for traditional family camping. The Lakes in Monmouth Cool clean waters welcome you to our region here. Fish for smallies that take home the prize and sizzle sweetly in the pan over a hot fire. Sleep soundly to the chirrup of frogs and crickets. Then go for a dawn hike, or maybe sleep in awhile. The Gateway to Adventure From Canaan, along Route 2 and north up 201 to Solon and Bingham, you’ll find some centrally-located family campgrounds that offer the quintessential Maine camping experience. Explore Lake George Regional Park. Paddle, swim, hike, bike, repeat. Sportsman’s Wonderland Head north to Jackman for a bit of four-season camping and uncover a very special part of Maine. But be careful though; the moment you set up camp you may never want to leave. Do everything or nothing. Hunt in the grand tradition, cast into swift streams, paddle the famous Bow Trip. A Note of Advice Check out the many resources online, like CampMaine.com, but always look deeper; look at next year’s potential campground on this year’s visit. Match your experience of the group with your selection so that you’ll exceed everyone’s expectations. Finally, plan ahead and account for the idea that you may not have access to the comforts of home. Photo courtesy of Northern Outdoors 8 To learn more about Camping in the region, visit KennebecValley.org.