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Natural Wonder.
Endless Discovery.
Welcome to The Maine Highlands
A
T THE HEART OF THE MAJESTIC state of Maine,
The Maine Highlands features the state’s highest
peak, Mt. Katahdin, longest river, the Penobscot,
and largest lake, Moosehead. With hundreds of
thousands of acres of undeveloped frontier land;
countless mountain peaks; more than 200 waterfalls; thousands
of miles of trails to explore on foot, bicycle, skis, snowmobile,
or ATV; forests ripe for wildlife watching and hunting; and
numerous lakes, rivers, and streams to paddle or fish, you’ll
find countless opportunities for outdoor adventure here.
The Maine Highlands’ rich natural landscape is also dotted with
vibrant small towns and home to Maine’s third-largest urban
center, Bangor. Concerts, museums, galleries, local food, and craft
beer abound. Annual festivals and fairs celebrate everything
from town histories to whoopie pies, seaplanes to ice fishing.
From rare moments for reflection and connection with a wild
landscape, to a stroll through small-town Maine or a night
out in downtown Bangor, The Maine Highlands is a place that
invites you to slow down, unplug, and leave the beaten path.
JOIN US—YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER.
PHOTO BY C ait Bourgault
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