Vacation Guide - Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce
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Vacation Guide - Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce
MOOSEHEAD L A K E R E G I O N www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | M A I N E Since 1865 The perfect place to do everything ...or nothing at all! Spacious lakefront cottages open year-round Fully equipped year-round housekeeping cottages nestled right on Moosehead Lake with screened porches and complete facilities for a family vacation: • linens & towels • hunting & fishing • hot & cold water • beach launching & • electricity & furnace docking facilities • ATV/snowmobile trails • wi-fi & satellite TV • on-site rentals of boats • range, refrigerator & motors, canoes & & dishes tandem kayak • wood for stoves & fireplaces East Outlet • fly-fish the famous East Outlet of the Guide & Kennebec River Fly Shop m oo l sehead a on ke Wilsons Your hosts: Scott & Alison Snell (207) 695-2549 WilsonsOnMooseheadLake.com Meet our Northwoods Healthcare Providers GREENVILLE 364 Pritham Ave | 695-5220 Darin Peck, MD Galen Durose, MD Gregg Christensen, PA-C SANGERVILLE 22 Haley Court | 876-4811 Elisa Thompson, MD Diana Vandermast, FNP Darin Peck, MD Galen Durose, MD MONSON 7 Greenville Road | 876-4611 Gregg Christensen, PA-C Gregg Christensen, PA-C Galen Durose, MD Darin Peck, MD If you are a fishing, boating, hunting, or outdoor enthusiast, then Indian Hill Trading Post has what you are looking for. Elisa Thompson, MD From groceries to sporting supplies and boats, Indian Hill has it all, including a gas station open 24 hours a day. No need to stop for anything on the drive up, just pull in at the top of the hill and visit us. The “MUST STOP” Diana Vandermast, FNP Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital www.cadean.org | Call us today: 207.695.5220 A proud member of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems, one of the nation’s top 100 integrated healthcare networks. for any fishing, boating, hunting, or outdoor enthusiast. Camping Fishing Boating Hunting Winter Gear Apparel Footwear Groceries Deli Bakery Beer Wine Agency Liquor Store Gear & Apparel 24 Hr. Mobil Gas Old Town Canoe & Kayak Sales & Rental Name Brand Expert Advice 148 Moosehead Lake Rd, Greenville ME | 207 695 2104 | www.indianhill.com Welcome FIND YOUR Sweet escape What to Do MOOSEHEAD LAKE REGION Chamber of Commerce PO Box 581 Greenville, ME 04441 207-695-2702 [email protected] www.mooseheadlake.org Discover a hidden waterfall Take in the views from the summit Paddle on a sun-drenched pond Refuel with a hearty, home-cooked meal Stargaze like never before Share stories around the campfire Curl up in a cozy bed Escape Find your summer escape at outdoors.org/mainelodges Air Tours................................................ 8 Area Map............................................. 32 ATVing................................................... 9 Bird Watching...................................... 11 Boating................................................ 12 Calendar of Events.............................. 14 Churches.............................................. 17 Dining Out........................................... 18 Family Activities................................... 23 Fishing................................................. 24 Hiking.................................................. 26 Historical.............................................. 28 Hunting................................................ 29 Moose Watching................................. 30 Scenic Drives....................................... 35 Shopping............................................. 36 Snowmobiling...................................... 38 The Steamship Katahdin..................... 34 Waterfalls............................................. 26 Weddings............................................ 40 Whitewater Rafting.............................. 42 Winter Wonderland............................. 44 Plan Your Vacation Fly fish for wild brook trout Long Pond, Gorman Chairback Lodge, ME TO THE MOOSEHEAD LAKE REGION Photos courtesy Angela Arno, C. Gagnon, Bob Hamer and the Maine Highlands, Robin Harris, Mary Sue Henszey, Kestenbaum, T.E. Mitchell, Moosehead Historical Society, Northeast Whitewater, Denise Preston, D. Ridley, M. Schidlovsky, W. Weiger, Taylor Witham, M. Wright Vacation guide design by Corina Gilbert Activities & Services............................ 58 Bed & Breakfasts................................. 50 Campgrounds & Tenting..................... 54 Community Services............................ 59 Housekeeping Cabins......................... 46 Inns...................................................... 50 Lodges................................................. 50 Motels.................................................. 50 Private Vacation Rentals...................... 52 Professional Services........................... 59 Real Estate/Building............................ 60 Registered Maine Guides.................... 56 Sales/Rentals....................................... 60 Shopping............................................. 61 Sporting Camps................................... 46 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org7 ATVing Air Tours A scenic tour in a floatplane is a great Our 300+ miles of ATV trails make way to appreciate the vastness of the Moosehead Lake Region a great the Moosehead Lake Region. The destination for ATVers. The trails woods, lakes, and mountains stretch allow easy access to hiking, camping, as far as the eye can see. fishing and hunting areas. Remember Airplanes hold a very special place in the history of Moosehead Lake, and its heritage is celebrated every year at the International Sea Plane Fly-In. This event is by far the most popular annual event in the county. Come fly for yourself and see the Moosehead Lake Region from a new perspective! to bring your camera for the magnificent views along the way; from our mountain peaks to the many bogs and ponds where you always have a good chance of spotting a moose. ATV service, rentals and guided trips are available and several trails now extend into downtown Greenville, Rockwood, Pittston Farm, the Forks & Kokadjo in case you want to visit a restaurant, do some shopping or get gas. For detailed maps of our ATV trail system please contact the Chamber of Commerce or visit our website for a printable PDF version. And while on-line, checkout our trails overlaid on Google Earth. 8 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org9 Bird Watching The Moosehead Lake Region is ideal for birding. Almost every warbler of the northern forest is found here. Hard-to-find species thrive in the area, including spruce grouse, boreal chickadee, gray jay, black-backed woodpecker, Bicknell’s thrush, and white-winged crossbill. Enjoy birding as a near-wilderness experience amid lakes, streams, bogs, and abundant wildlife. Many inns, B&Bs, lodges, and sporting camps cater to birders and have access to information on where to search for target species. The Moosehead Lake Region was the first area in the state to be researched and mapped for the Maine Birding Trail. Grab your camera and capture the unique bird species of the Moosehead Lake Region. Check out our website for a printable PDF file of the Moosehead Lake Birding Guide. 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org11 Boating In a typical year, the best boating occurs from Memorial Day through early September. The lake levels are full at the beginning of the season, with the annual drawdown commencing in mid-August. By late fall, the lake is usually down by at least three feet. Caution is advised in shallow bays and coves. The lake is marked with hazard buoys, beginning 200 feet from shore. Public launching facilities are available in Greenville, Rockwood, and Seboomook. For those of you seeking privacy and solitude for canoeing and kayaking, scores of smaller lakes and ponds await you. Some of the most popular are Wilson Ponds, Prong Pond, First Roach Pond, Brassua Lake, Mountain View Pond, Sawyer Pond, and Indian Pond. While all of the above mentioned offering public launching, some are vehicle accessible, while others are carry in. Consult a map or ask at the Visitor’s Center if unsure. Canoes and kayaks are also available for rent at a few of the local shops, and some offer pickup and delivery to your area of choice! Regardless of the size of your boat, there is abundant room for you to enjoy the Moosehead Lake Region, a true boater’s paradise. 12 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org13 2016 Maine Woods Explorers B-52 Memorial Snowmobile Ride January 23rd | A yearly, somber, snowmobile ride to the wreckage site of the B-52 Stratofortress Bomber which crashed into Elephant Mountain in January 1963 during a training flight. The Moosehead Riders Snowmobile Club hosts this memorial to those who lost their lives in the crash. C.A. Dean Bike and Boat Event June 26th | 7th Annual Bike and Boat to benefit Charles A Dean Memorial Hospital. Fun for all ages, bikers travel 19.5 miles from Greenville to Rockwood and return aboard the Katahdin. Ice Fishing Derby with Ricky Craven January 29-31 | The Natural Resource Education Center in conjunction with the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife & Ricky Craven host the Moosehead Lake Togue Ice Fishing Derby. A three day derby with great prizes for the three largest togue along with a Grand Door Prize and great fish pool prizes! Moose Mainea Spring | A month long celebration of the area’s favorite resident, the Moose during the time of year when MOOSE are most visible: Moose River Canoe Race, Moosterpiece Craft Fair, Kid’s Fun Day, Photo Contest, Redneck Weekend and much more! • Town Wide Yard Sale kicks off the start of Moose Mainea in May. Contact 207-6952421 for a Yard Sale list & map. • Natural Resource Education Center hosts a moose educational program with a guest speaker who will give a talk on moose, their habitats and lore. 4th Of July The Moosehead Lake Region comes alive to celebrate Independence Day in Greenville. Parade, games, craft fair and food vendors with the largest fireworks display in the county to finish off the evening. Moosehead Lake Yacht Club Annual Antique & Wooden Boat Show July 8th and 9th | Annual affair encouraging the preservation, reintroduction, and enthusiasm of classic, wooden, and unusual boats, canoes, and kayaks. All are welcome regardless of state of preservation. www.mlyc.me Snofest February 13-14 | Proof that the locals do not hibernate once the snow arrives. Chili Chowder Fest plus: • Plum Creek 30 and 100 Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Races February 6th - Viewing spots for spectators, programs and sled dog rides hosted by The Appalachian Mountain Club, bonfire and hotdog roast hosted by Inland Fisheries and Wildlife while waiting for returning racers. • Chocolate Festival | February 14th - A tantalizingly delicious event. Choose 12 samples from over 40 delectable delights. Children’s corner with unique food, games and prizes. Silent and Chinese Auctions. 14 Calendar of Events 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org A Youth and Family Program blending natural history and environmental humanities. Use science to explore and the humanities to be creative, inspired and interpret the relationship between culture and nature. Wednesday-Saturday. nrecmoosehead.org Thoreau-Wabanki Festival July 13-16 | This important three day cultural event helps spread an awareness of Maine’s rich American Indian history. nrecmoosehead.org Thursday Night Gazebo Concert Series July | Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chair, sweater in case of a lake breeze, and sunglasses to view one of the classic Moosehead sunsets, while enjoying Maine artists’ live musical entertainment. Forest Heritage Days August 12-13th | Two-day celebration dedicated to providing the public a singular opportunity to learn about the working forests of Maine: the history, present practices, and what’s in store for the future. International Sea Plane Fly-In September 8-11 | Land and float plane pilots from all over the world fly to our waters for float Plane competitions, educational exhibits, Moosehead Lake Region’s largest craft fair, food and more. Camden National Moose on the Run 5k October 9th | Runners from near and far line up and compete with each other and the landscape. Beautiful Moosehead Lake views and great competition! 5K and 1-mile fun run. prymca.org Lights of Life Celebration November 26th | After a day of events, follow the parade to Union Church for the ceremonial lighting of the community tree. Deck the Halls November 26th | The official kickoff to the Holiday Season in the Moosehead Lake Region. Santa, Legion breakfast, outdoor children’s activities, Holiday Bazaar, local restaurant luncheon specials, street festival with petting zoo, live music, holiday treats, sidewalk sales, demonstrations, parade, tree lighting and Family Sock Hop. Forrest Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament August 25th | Sixth annual to benefit Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital at the Mt. Kineo Golf Course on Moosehead Lake. Scramble format, 4 persons per team, rain or shine. Christmas At Moosehead Come to our homes for the holiday! Enjoy a cozy stay at one of the beautifully decorated inns, B&Bs or lodges and get your holiday shopping started at the area’s village shops. More event information at www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org15 MOOSEHEAD AREA Churches New Life Church Mayhew Manor, Greenville Services: Sunday 10am Church of the Open Bible Moosehead Lake Road, Greenville Services: Sun 10am & 6:30pm / Wed 7pm Holy Family Roman Catholic Church Pritham Avenue, Greenville Services: Saturday 4pm / Sunday 8:00am Monson Community Church Dexter Guilford Dover-Foxcroft Greenville Brownville 888-806-6920 Main Street, Monson Services: Sunday 10:30am Monson United Church of Christ North Guilford Road, Monson Services: Sunday 10am www.MaineHighlandsCreditUnion.com 16 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org People’s United Methodist Church Pritham Avenue, Greenville Jct. Services: Sunday 9 am Pittston Farm Chapel Pittston Farm Services: Sunday 10:30am St. Josephs Mission Rt. 6 & 15, Rockwood Services: Saturday 4:00 pm Shirley Community Church Main Street, Shirley Services: Sunday 10am Union Evangelical Church Moosehead Lake Road, Greenville Services: Sunday 10am 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org17 Dining Out The Birches Rockwood | 800-825-9453 www.birches.com Dining room is located at The Birches Resort. Delight in quality fare with a breakfast, lunch or dinner served by the enchanting ambiance of a 35-ton fieldstone fireplace and clear vistas of Moosehead Lake & Mount Kineo. Hours vary by season, please call ahead. Dinner reservations recommended. Credit cards accepted. (207) 534-7305. See ad on page 2. Blair Hill Inn and Restaurant Greenville | 207-695-0224 www.blairhill.com Experience innovative ‘farm to fork’ cuisine in an atmosphere of lighthearted sophistication. Delivering mesmerizing views of Moosehead Lake, here lines are clean, woodwork shines, glasses sparkle and soft lighting prevails. Five-course menus celebrate locally sourced, creatively paired ingredients brought together with extraordinary results. Savor courses such as: Sugarcane Skewered Maine Lobster from the Grill with Mojito Butter; Wood-grilled Beef Tenderloin atop Sweet Carrot Silk; a Seafood Martini of Lime Marinated Scallops & Maine Shrimp served with a Spicy Tomato Relish; a Trio of House-made Ice Creams – Buttermilk-lemon, Roasted Strawberry-vanilla bean, and Blueberry-lavender or Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding in a Pool of Coconut Soup… fine wines, beer & cocktails to accompany. Advance reservations highly recommended. DKB / Di’s Kitchen & Beyond Greenville | 207-695-2811 Specializing in a homey atmosphere where the coffee pot is always full and the goodies are always fresh. Offerings include: Lunch & Desserts on the Verandah in July & August and regularly scheduled Theme Dinners. Enjoy the beauty and pleasant atmosphere offered by Di’s old Victorian home and grounds for special occasions such as dinner parties, wedding/baby showers, birthday/anniversary/retirement parties, luncheon gatherings, wedding receptions, business meetings, and more! Located on the corner of Pleasant & Shaw Streets in Greenville. Thursday night dinners, eat in or take away. The Hard Drive Café Greenville | 207-695-3288 www.maineoutfitter.com/cafe Greenville’s internet café offering computers and internet access while you enjoy the waterfront views of Moosehead Lake and the Steamship, Katahdin! Enjoy Greenville’s BEST organic coffee, espresso, Cappuccino, Mocha’s and Latte’s. Breakfast pastries and desserts served all day. Rental office space available with advance reservation. Open 7 days a week! (continued next page) 18 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org19 Dining Out (continued) River Drivers at NEOC (continued) Jamieson’s Market / Jamo’s Pizza Greenville | 207-695-2201 The most popular takeout spot in the area! Open every day, stop by early for breakfast or for a great sandwich, and of course the pizza! Also, try our World Famous Dagwoods! Conveniently located in downtown Greenville. Kelly’s Landing Greenville Jct. | 207-695-4438 | ww.kellysatmoosehead.com Located on the West Cove of Moosehead Lake, Kelly’s is a favorite year-round destination for home cooked meals in a beautiful setting. Our daily specials, full bar, Sunday breakfast buffet, kids menu, spacious deck & docking space ensures that our guests-whether arriving by car, boat, seaplane, snowmobile or 4-wheeler- always leave with a smile. . Kennebec River Pub & Brewery The Forks | 800-765-7238 | www.northernoutdoors.com Located at Northern Outdoors, Maine’s Premier Adventure Resort. Using the finest 2 row malted barleys, premium imported and domestic hops, superior yeasts and pure Kennebec Valley water, we’ve been handcrafting the tastiest beers in the North Woods since 1997. Great food with a variety of dishes sure to please every appetite. Casual dining in the grand, open-timbered log Lodge or outside on the deck. Live music most weekends. Food served daily 7am - 9pm. Open year round. By car ..... on the Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway (Route 201) in The Forks. By snowmobile ...... just off ITS 86/87. See ad on page 4. The Northern Restaurant Millinocket | 207-723-8475 | www.neoc.com/river-drivers-restaurant-maine/ The River Driver’s Restaurant & Pub is located at Twin Pine Cabins, overlooking Millinocket Lake and Maine’s highest mountain, Katahdin. The restaurant is family friendly and has a diverse menu, featuring quality American fare highlighted by seasonal, local, and fresh ingredients. Our knowledgeable wait staff exemplify outstanding customer service and can certainly help you choose amongst all the tasty options. We also offer an extensive wine list and a full-service bar. Interested in hosting a holiday party, celebration, wedding or corporate retreat? Please call our event coordinator Shorey Ewing at 207-7238475 or email [email protected]. Rod n’ Reel Café Greenville | 207-695-0388 Located in downtown Greenville, enjoy a wonderful meal in our newly renovated dining room. Watch the activities on the lake. See the loons, seaplanes, boats, or the mighty Katahdin Steamship. Enjoy our air conditioned dining room in the summer while sampling some of the finest food in the region. Ray’s famous prime rib, the freshest seafoods, steaks, sandwiches, and the best burgers on the lake. Homemade soups, chowder, and desserts. Open seasonally May-October. Full Bar. [email protected] Stress Free Moose Pub & Café Greenville | 207-695-3100 For a relaxed atmosphere, try the Stress Free Moose Pub. 12 beers on tap, many microbrews. Full bar and belly warming specials. Trailside Restaurant Greenville | 207-695-3737 | www.leisureliferesort.com Located at Leisure Life Resort. Casual Family Dining. Discover a varied menu with steaks, chicken, fish, pasta, sandwiches, appetizers, and soup. Relax between a game of pool, play tunes on the jukebox or watch a game on the big screen TV. Air Conditioned. Beautiful sunsets & mountain views. On Lily Bay Rd. See ad on page 16. Mile 20, Golden Road | 207-447-5803 | www.greatnorthernvacations.com The Northern Restaurant is a tribute to Maine’s Northwoods logging culture and now caters to Snowmobilers, Rafters, Hikers, Campers, Tourists and of course, Loggers. Come and enjoy a great home cooked meal in our dining room, and gain an appreciation for the bountiful riches found here in the Great State of Maine– on land and on water. Take a trip through the Katahdin Region’s history as you savor your meal at the Northern Restaurant. Check out our Facebook for updates on our daily specials or call us at (207) 447-5803. Northwoods Gourmet Girl Greenville | 207-570-8112 | northwoodsgourmetgirl.com Perhaps inspired by the myriad of artificially-flavored, chemically-altered condiments that line the shelves of supermarkets around the nation, chef Abby Freethy set out in 2005 to create a company that specialized in healthy alternatives to common pantry staples. Northwoods Gourmet Girl started with country ketchup produced in Freethy’s own home kitchen, and has expanded to a product line of over 18 items, including relishes, jams, preserves and desert sauces now produced in a newly built commercial space and mercantile. The company has expanded it horizons to include tableware, textiles and hard goods expanding the value added cornerstone pantry staples into a brand all stemming from a culinary stance. 20 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org21 Discover • whitewater rafting • kayaking ad the Moosehe • canoeing and the Lake Region Woods North Maine • outdoor instruction • ice cave & waterfall excursions • overnight trips • moose safaris Plus All-Inclusive ages ca Va tion Pack (888) 484-3317 www.NortheastWhitewater.com AIR TOURS Moosehead Region Mt. Katahdin 100 Wilderness AIR TAXI Downtown Greenville (Lakeview St. Dock) to/from Greater Bangor Area (Lucky Landing SB, Lake Pushaw) Limited availability FAA PART 135 OPERATIONS CUSTOM CHARTER FLIGHTS SEAPLANE OPERATIONS Family Activities The opportunity for family adventure abounds in the Moosehead Lake Region! There are numerous outdoor activities that are family-friendly, including easy hiking trails, several beaches, and phenomenal wildlife watching in the warmer seasons! Take your clan snowmobiling, skiing, or even snowshoeing when the winter weather comes to town! Your family will be astounded by the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you on your excursion. Educational opportunities include tours of maple syrup manufacturing facilities, historical sightseeing, museums, and tours lead by guides knowledgeable in many different topics. Also accessible to the public are athletic fields and facilities at the Greenville High School. There you will find an ice skating rink, skateboard park, rollerblade oval, walking/running track, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and a basketball court. The next time your family plans a vacation, consider the Moosehead Lake Region for the fun your family deserves! 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org23 Fishing Moosehead Lake, the center piece of our region is 75,000 acres, nearly forty miles long and twelve miles wide with breathtaking scenery of undeveloped shoreline and mountains. There are endless opportunities for every big lake fishermen. Moosehead Lake is famous for its landlocked salmon, brook trout, and lake trout fishery. Smallmouth bass in the Lily Bay area provides good shallow water fishing for the whole family through the summer months. Ice shanties dot the lake in the winter housing fisherman in pursuit of the thriving lake trout. There are over forty ponds and lakes within a one hour’s drive of downtown Greenville. Many are road side with easy canoe or kayak access or you may choose to hike into the many back country ponds where your only visitor may be one of the many moose and deer that call this area home. There are several rivers for the avid fly fisherman also within an hour’s drive of Greenville that offer landlocked salmon and brook trout. Stop into our Visitor’s Center for more information! We invite you to spend some of your precious fishing time in the remote Moosehead Lake Region where our local outfitters and guide services will gladly help you plan your trip. These experiences will bring you back again and again. 24 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org25 Hiking Experience the breathtaking views that give hikers perspective on the frontier land called the Maine North Woods! The Moosehead Lake area offers some of the best day an overnight hiking in the northeast through a variety of terrain with many excellent opportunities to have fun and test your skills. The Appalachian Trail and Baxter State Park can be easily accessed. Hikers should have sufficient hiking gear for inclement weather as well as sturdy, comfortable hiking footwear and insect repellent. Be aware that some trails are not marked, however, commonly traveled trails are easily found and followed. MOUNT KINEO Elevation: 1789 Feet The easiest access to Mt Kineo is by boat shuttle; for more info contact 207 534-9012. There are two blue-blazed trails that can be used to reach the summit of Kineo: a.) Indian Trail 2.2 miles The shortest route to the fire tower and the most views! b.) Bridle Trail 2.4 miles - A very easy, family & pet friendly trail. B-52 MEMORIAL SITE ON ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN Distance: 1/2 mile roundtrip Difficulty: Easy This is a somber memorial to the crash of a B-52 bomber doing training maneuvers in January of 1963. All but two crewmembers perished, and those two spent a cold night in a blizzard on this remote mountain before being discovered. The people of Greenville have preserved the site and the wreckage in honor of the men aboard this flight. NUMBER FOUR MOUNTAIN Distance: 6 miles round-trip Time: 4-5 hours round-trip Difficulty: Moderate to challenging Follow this steadily climbing old Fire Warden’s trail up to an abandoned fire tower on the summit. Just beyond the fire tower, you will find spots to enjoy beautiful views Baker Mountain, Lily Bay Mountain and Moosehead Lake. 26 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org Hiking & Waterfalls In addition to these popular hikes and waterfalls, please check our website www.mooseheadlake.org for directions to the top waterfalls, a printable PDF file of our area hikes and other important hiking information. Waterfalls MOXIE FALLS, one of the two largest waterfalls in Maine, has several plunges including one of 90 feet. Smaller falls can be found just upstream as well as a nice swimming hole. Make sure not to swim close to the head of the falls. GULF HAGAS, often called the Grand Canyon of Maine, is a magnificent gorge nearly four miles long with vertical slate walls 300 to 400 feet deep in places. In the gorge the West branch of the Pleasant River drops some 400 feet creating numerous waterfalls, plunges, cascades, chutes & pools as well as four named falls: Stair, Billings, Buttermilk & Screw Auger. 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org27 Hunting Historical There are many historical sights located in the Moosehead Lake Region. An individual or family can have an interesting experience learning about the history of this area. We have listed a few of the popular sites of the area for you to experience. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce for a complete list and directions. Step back in time at the Moosehead Historical Society. See the Moosehead Region as it used to be and learn local history. See our Lumberman’s Museum, 1880’s Kitchen, visit our restored Victorian Mansion with professional tour guides. Displays change every year, so visit us again! The Moosehead Historical Society is open for tours June through September 1pm to 4pm Wednesday through Friday. Located on Pritham Avenue in Greenville Junction. Call 207-695-2909, or visit our website at www.mooseheadhistory.org. The Center for Moosehead History, Lakeview Street, Greenville, contains the Moosehead Lake Aviation Museum with exhibits highlighting the history of the region’s bush pilots and their aircraft. The Center also houses an extensive display of Indian artifacts, a number of other alternating displays, and a gift shop. 28 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org The Moosehead Lake Region offers many exciting opportunities for hunters of all ages. Our region abounds with wildlife and affords hunters a vast amount of terrain in which to spend a few hours, a day, or a week. The Moosehead Lake Region has many reputable guides to help achieve the best hunting experience possible. If this is your first time to the Moosehead area, we recommend the use of a guide. Check out our Guide grid in the back of this vacation guide, or stop into the Visitor’s Center for more information. Be sure that you have a license and an up-to-date hunting regulation book from the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Visit the website to learn more and purchase a license at www.informe.org/moses/. You may also visit the website to apply for special hunting permits. Resident and Non-Resident licenses are available at many area establishments as well. 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org29 • The best times to see moose are early in the morning or later in the evening (dusk). • The best time of year to see a moose is from midspring through late June. Moose Watching • The flap of skin under the moose’s throat is called a bell. • Only male moose grow antlers, which they shed in early winter and re-grow during the year. The main function of antlers is for display during the mating season. LOCAL MOOSE HANGOUTS: DOT (Department of Transportation) | Shirley - Head south approximately 2.9 miles from the Visitor’s Center and on your right is one of the best places for sighting moose in the area. If heading north towards Greenville, as you drive through Shirley, be sure to look for the DOT sign the moose will be across the street. • The first law to protect Moose was passed in 1930. • Moose have no top front teeth. Lily Bay Road | Kokadjo - Take a scenic drive to Kokadjo, a small community north of Greenville. Stay on Lily Bay Road for approximately 20 miles and keep your eyes open for moose along the way! • In the Moosehead Lake Region, Moose out-number people 3 to 1. • After the first calf, Moose quite often have twins. • Moose can only see about 25 feet. To improve your odds of seeing a moose, you might try a Guided Moose Safari. See page 56 & 57. • Moose prefer shady, wet areas such as bogs and marshes. • Always be aware when you are driving after dark to be alert for any moose in the road. 30 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org Lazy Tom Bog | Kokadjo - If you’ve reached Kokadjo and still haven’t had your fill of moose sightings, head to Lazy Tom Bog by continuing north 1.5 miles past the bridge in Kokadjo. Stay to your left, then take the intersection to the left and continue for half a mile more to the bridge over Lazy Tom Stream. Mt. Kineo | Rockwood - Make a day of your moose watching by driving 20 miles to Rockwood, a town north of Greenville, where you can head over to Mt. Kineo for some hiking or exploring, and along the way be sure to watch for moose! 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org31 MOOSEHEAD LAKE REGION Area Map LEGEND Moose Watching Hotspot Boat Launch Major Road Minor/Dirt Road 32 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org33 Scenic Drives The Steamship Katahdin The Moosehead Marine Museum, a popular attraction for visitors, is located in downtown Greenville. The museum houses exhibits of the steamboat era and the Mount Kineo House. Since its inception, one of the museum’s main goals has been the restoration of the lake steamer, The Katahdin, or “Kate”. Every year, autumn displays brilliant hues of red, yellow and orange. The typical “leafpeeping” season is from mid-September For many years, water traffic was the main mode of transportation in the region. Steamboats carried livestock, equipment, supplies, and passengers. through mid-October. The change in the landscape from the greens The last survivor of the fleet, the Katahdin, is the oldest floating hull of Bath Iron Works, built in 1914. of summer is breathtaking. There are several scenic loops for As automobile travel eliminated the need for steamboats, the Katahdin was repurposed as a towboat hauling pulpwood rafts. In 1975, she pulled her last log boom across Moosehead Lake to the East Outlet. In 1977 Scott Paper Company sold the boat for $1 to the Moosehead Marine Museum and, after years of devoted work by many, in 1985 the Katahdin once again sailed over the deep waters of Moosehead Lake. those traveling by automobile. It also happens to be a very popular time of year for hikers to get the up close and personal look at autumn’s beauty. Whatever your Major repairs to the hull of the Katahdin were completed in 1994 and 2012. In addition, the museum wharf was rebuilt in 2010. After visiting the museum, you can hop on the Kate for an enjoyable, narrated ride up the lake! All donations and annual gifts to the Moosehead Marine Museum are greatly appreciated. 34 mode of transportation may be, make the Moosehead Lake Region the leafpeeping destination for you! Contact the museum for more info at 207-695-2716 or visit www.katahdincruises.com 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org Stop into the Visitor’s Center for a list of our Scenic Drives in the Moosehead Lake Region. 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org35 h our hroug t g in ucts. troll oon s f prod n o r e e t f g ran an a ather iverse m-we r d Spend a a w d fin the d to ps to nchar ongst o la m h B s a a lf m hat are fro urse sities d for t nd yo w io fi r o r u y c c a y da sing s the You m e holi eflect s peru h r t d t g w a n h o r t c ver ift amo Whate ique g le, or n il . v u n n io e ’, eg Gre ime one! Lake R every a lifet r d in a o f e e h g c se hin ‘on e Moo re is somet y of th e t h li t a , u n q aso the se See page 61 for contact information for these businesses Abol Bridge Campground and Store | Located at mile 20 on the Golden Road, this is your last stop for supplies before heading on to the summit of Katahdin. We have groceries, souvenirs, and an ice cream shop, as well as snowmobile oil and plugs for winter adventurers, and are a gas and propane refill station! Breakneck Ridge Farm | You will find our Maple Syrup in Plastic & Beautiful Glass containers, Buffalo Meat, plus other Unique Souvenirs. Visit the buffalo in downtown Blanchard. Corner Shop, The | The perfect place to find just the right gift for anyone! A one of a kind store, don’t forget to try our freshly made fudge. Crazy Moose Fabrics | A unique shop offering quality cotton fabrics, locally-made quilted products, sewing notions, books, patterns, and Australian Cane Toad products. Currier’s Gift Shop | Original quilted pillows & wall hangings of mountains, wildlife, float planes, and other outdoor themes. Located at Currier’s Flying Service, Inc. Greenville Junction. See ad page 10. Dave’s World | The leader in Heat Pumps, Appliances, Flooring, Cellular, Cabinets & Countertops, and Mattresses in Piscataquis County! We strive to create long term relationships with our clients. Integrity is our Core Value. You can trust us with your project. East Outlet Fly Shop | Fly-Fishing supplies, drinks, snacks, advice and more. Book your personal guided fishing, hunting, or wildlife trips! Master Maine Guide on site with over 25 years’ experience! Equipment provided-NO experience necessary! Half and full day trips available. Questions? We help with that too. Come see us today! Gallery on the Lake | On the shore of Moosehead Lake showcases art and handcrafted gifts for the whole family by over 70 local Maine artists and artisans. The best place to get your moose photos! Visit www.galleryonthelake.org Hammond Lumber Company | Supplying building materials to homeowners & contractors throughout New England. Visit www.hammondlumber.com Harris Drug Store | Serving the area since 1896. Enjoy an ice cream or milkshake at our soda fountain. Find us in downtown Greenville. 36 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org Shopping Indian Hill Trading Post | A literal one stop shop for all your needs. The place to stop for fast, friendly & courteous service. www.indianhill.com. See ad inside page 5. Moosehead Indian Store at Kamp Kamp | A great stop for all your camp & lodge decorating needs. Old & new items for souvenir & gift giving as well, with that traditional Maine feel. Moosehead Motorsports | Full service snowmobile, ATV, Yamaha & Sea Doo dealership. Open 24/7 for gas & diesel. www.mooseheadmotorsports.com Moosehead Sled Repair & Rental | Located in Rockwood. Offering Snowmobile Rentals & Repairs, Live Bait and much more. www.mooseheadsledrentals.com Moosehead Traders | “Maine’s Most Unique Store”. Books, antiques, clothing, pelts, mounts and gifts. Located in the the Moosehead Center Mall in downtown Greenville. Morrell’s Ace Hardware | Hardware, plumbing, electrical, gifts, lawn & garden, paint & decorating, pine lumber & molding. Your complete home center in the Moosehead region. Mud Puddle Mercantile | Facing beautiful Moosehead Lake downtown Greenville. A small country store with something for everyone. Northwoods Gourment Girl | Tucked away in the sleepy Moosehead Lake region of Maine, Northwoods Gourmet Girl has been producing all-natural, elegant pantry staples since 2005; one jar at a time. Northwoods Outfitters | #1 stop for sporting goods, clothing, gifts, guided trips & free advice! Internet café with specialty drinks, pastries and desserts! www.maineoutfitter.com. Saddler’s Maine, LLC | Work shop and studio of hand crafted jewelry and, wire sculpture. Featuring Moosehead Lake beach glass jewelry. Nicole Saddler, designer & owner. Spotted Cat | A small home-based Farm Winery specializing in natural, handcrafted wines. We use our own fruits, berries and wine grapes whenever possible, and supplement with the finest Maine-grown ingredients. 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org37 The Moosehead Region is a world-class snowmobiling destination. Five snowmobile clubs and a loyal group of groomers keep hundreds of miles of local trails well marked and in top condition providing you with a smooth ride. Snowmobiling The Moosehead Trail offers 160 miles of spectacular and scenic riding, with stops for coffee, lunch, and gas along the way. The local trails join the Maine Interconnecting Trail System for those avid riders who want to explore other parts of Maine, New Hampshire, and even ride into Canada. For a detailed map of the Moosehead Lake Region trail system, please contact the Chamber of Commerce or visit our website for a printable PDF version. Towns along the trail system welcome snowmobilers, and provide ample opportunity for lodging, refreshments, and shopping. Guide services, equipment rentals, and advice on good rides are available in many local establishments. The best ride of your life may be a thrilling guided off-trail ride that will take you where no tracks have ever been. Trail condition reports are easily accessible and will help you ascertain the safety of the ice on the many ponds and lakes crossed by the trails. The most reliable conditions are from mid January to mid March, but this does vary depending on annual snowfall. 38 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org39 SAY “I DO” ANGELA ARNO in the Moosehead Lake Region Moosehead Lake and the surrounding TAYLOR DOW northern forest offers a spectacular setting for your destination wedding. BERNIE LITTLEFIELD Since they offer such ease and convenience for the engaged couple, destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular. The Moosehead Lake Region is spectacular in all four seasons. We have lodging BERNIE LITTLEFIELD establishments offering a variety of wedding packages varying from small, intimate elopements to large and extravagant black-tie events and everything in between. Stop into the Visitor’s Center or email info@ mooseheadlake.org to get started. The staff can answer questions, refer businesses and point you in the right direction for a unique, beautiful Moosehead Lake Region wedding. 40 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org41 Discover the thrill of White Water Rafting on the Kennebec, Penobscot, and Dead Rivers. Maine Rafting Outfitters offer trips from mild to wild and can Whitewater Rafting accommodate all ages and any skill level. The Moosehead Lake Region is conveniently located in between all the rivers and in the heart of White Water Rafting country. Registered Maine Guides, all safety equipment, transportation, photos, video, and a hearty river lunch are all included. Dam controlled rivers guarantee class three through five whitewater rafting every day of the season. No experience is necessary to experience this ultimate adventure. 42 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org43 Winter at Moosehead Lake is not just about snowmobiling the finest trails in New England; we also offer fantastic dog sledding, ice fishing, snow shoeing, and downhill Alpine & cross country skiing. This time of year is great for nature lovers wanting to catch a glimpse of moose, deer, eagles, snowshoe hare and other native animals. And speaking of moose, our male moose lose their antlers every winter. These casts are regularly found by outdoor enthusiasts. Winter Wonderland Downhill Alpine Skiing: Come ski the View! Big Squaw Mountain is located in the heart of the Moosehead Lake Region with 33 groomed trails, triple chairlift and a recently renovated ski lodge. They offer an extensive ski school with multiple “Learn to Ski” and “Learn to Board” programs taught by ski/board instructors with over 70 years of combined experience. The Lodge’s kitchen is under new management and has been undergoing some renovations to really freshen up the space. With the help of Northwoods Gourmet Girl, the Lodge will be boasting a heart and healthy menu. While taking a break from the slopes, stop in and enjoy a wonderfully warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Beer and wine are also available for après ski. A full service rental shop with ski and board packages is located on site. Dog Sledding: Guides provide wilderness dog sled tours throughout the winter allowing visitors to enjoy the peace and serenity of our beautiful backcountry. Every February, mushers and spectators come to Moosehead Lake for the 30 & 100 mile Sled Dog Races. Ice Fishing: Anglers target lake trout, brook trout and landlocked salmon on Moosehead Lake and dozens of other area ponds and lakes. Bait, supplies, and rental equipment are available from local outfitters. Several guides provide ice fishing trips, including ice shacks ANGELA ARNO and all supplies. Snowshoeing: Whether you use traditional wooden or modern aluminum snowshoes you will have hundreds of miles of unplowed logging roads as well as groomed trails available to explore at your leisure. Enjoy incredible views of frozen waterfalls, mountains, ponds and lakes during your outing. Snowshoes are available for sale or rental locally. 44 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org Big Squaw Mountain is unequivocally the most affordable ski area for families. The mountain has a very popular Mogul Mites program which runs Sundays from 10-noon for children K-8 grades wanting to begin their ski experience. Come join the locals and experience the most beautiful view in the State! Cross Country Skiing: Visitors will find numerous opportunities to try out their cross country skiing skills. From family friendly trails at the Visitor’s Center and Lily Bay State Park to hundreds of miles of ungroomed logging roads. Try your hand at the 38 miles of trails with varied terrain the The Birches, where you’ll find trails for beginners, intermediates, and expert cross country skiers. Or try out the 120 miles of trails at the Appalachian Mountain Club. There they boast 70 miles of groomed, but untracked, backcountry skiing and 50 miles of backcountry trails. No matter what you’re looking for, there’s something for everyone. 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org45 PLAN YOUR MOOSEHEAD VACATION: Plan your Moosehead Vacation (pages 46-57) Housekeeping Cabins and Sporting Camps Motels Inns, B&Bs and Lodges Visit www.mooseheadlake.org for assistance in planning your vacation. New members who joined after this guide was printed can be found on our website as well as extensive information regarding snowmobiling, fishing, hiking, bird watching and other outdoor activities. You will also find downloadable guides and maps and a direct link to Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Questions or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Campgrounds and Tenting The Black Bear Cabins Rockwood | 860-550-4718 | www.theblackbearcabins.com 3 nights Casey’s Spencer Bay Camps | Stevens Point 207-695-2801 | www.caseysspenserbaycamps.com DecApril Chesuncook Lake House | Chesuncook Village 207-745-5330 | www.greatnorthernvacations.com April & Dec $100-125/night $500-700/week $135/night 2 nights $650-810/week 2 nights $200/night+ X X X canoes & kayaks sandy $185-315/nt varies canoes & beach 2-5 nights $1250-1755/wk and dock kayaks Cozy Moose Lakeside Cabins on Moosehead | Sandy Bay Greenville | 207 695-0242 | www.mooseheadcabins.com X ELECTRICITY/ CABLE TV X CREDIT CARDS X TRAIL ACCESS 2 nights $69-480/night PETS Birches Resort | see ad page 2 Rockwood | 800-825-9453 | www.birches.com LINENS/ TOWELS X FIREPLACE X PRICE RANGE* 2 nights $94+up/night MINIMUM STAY Beaver Cove Camps Greenville | 207-695-3717 | www.beavercovecamps.com CLOSED DATES WATERCRAFT Registered Maine Guides WATERFRONT Housekeeping Cabins & Sporting Camps Private Vacation Rentals OTHER INFORMATION X X X X E Offering fine, affordable, rustic accommodations on the east shore of Moosehead Lake. Starting at $94/night. Weekly rates available. X X X X E; TV-SAT Located on Moosehead Lake near Mt Kineo. X 1 per cabin X X E:TV:Wifi Moosehead lake region, walking distance to public boat launch, snowmobile X X X X X Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins | Moosehead Lake Region | See ad page 10 11/1-12/28 603-466-2727 | www.outdoors.org/lodging/lodges/gorman/index.cfm 1 nt $94-144/nt/ person X X wood stove X Gray Ghost Camps Rockwood | 207-534-7362 | www.grayghostcamps.com varies $80/night + up X X wood stove X Jacks Air Service Cottage Greenville | 207-695-3020 Oct-Apr 2 nights $110/pp/nt $700/wk X X X $10/ day $5/ day X X ATV right from cabins. Limited Full Service campsites & cabins each just feet from the water along Electric Stevens Point. Endless outdoor recreational activities. X wood stove 4 identical cabins that are meticulously maintained right in the middle of Located at the north end of Chesuncook lake, 3 housekeeping cabins with full kitchen and bath(summer only). Sleep 6-8 each price based on 4 people. Rooms also available see B&B listing. MC/ E: TV-SAT; Cozy Moosehead Lake cabins, king & queen beds, romantic sunsets, scenic views, Lake & Mountains. Lakeside retreat; swim, fish, hike, wildlife viewing, loons, birds, & moose. Visa DVD; WIFI Snowmobile from your cabin, Guide on Staff, Maine moose tours & family activities. Traditional Maine sports Camp. Enjoy hiking, paddling, fly-fishing, wildlife watching, camp-to-camp skiing or just relaxing. Rates include 3 meals. X See ad page 10. X X X Relax in your own waterfront cabin along the tranquil Moose River. Offering 1-4 TV-Cable; E bedrooms with full kitchens each cabin is spacious, modern & comfortable. Guests enjoy FREE WI-FI, kayak, canoe & paddleboat use and free docking. E; TVCable Lakefront cabin with deep water dock, close to town but secluded, excellent views, cable TV and canoe provided. *Rates reflect room choice & seasonal variations, subject to change | continued on next page 46 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org47 TRAIL ACCESS CREDIT CARDS X X X E;TV-SAT vations receive one night free! Surface and deep trolling charters available. X X X Traditional Maine sports Camp. Enjoy hiking, paddling, fly-fishing, wildlife watching, camp-to-camp skiing or just relaxing. Rates include 3 meals. X X X X X X X X X wood stoves X X X Nov 1 $200-250/night 2 nights May 1 $1,200-1,600/wk X X X $30-50/pp/night X X X X X wood Linens call stoves Moxie Outdoor Adventures The Forks | 800-866-6943 | www.moxierafting.com $144-239/nt $988-1640/wk ELECTRICITY/ CABLE TV PETS X X 2 nts/ 7 days summer $84-119/nt/ person FIREPLACE X WATERCRAFT WATERFRONT $85-175 3/29-5/11 & 1 night 10/3-12/29 Moosehead Hills Cabins Greenville | 207-695-2514 | www.mooseheadhills.com Moosetracks Family Cottages | Greenville | See ad page 16 207-695-4574 | www.moosetrackscottages.com none LINENS/ TOWELS Little Lyford Lodge & Cabins | Moosehead Lake Region 603-466-2727 | www.outdoors.org/lodging/lodges/lyford/ PRICE RANGE* Lawrence’s Lakeside Cabins & Guide Service Rockwood | 207-534-7709 | www.lawrencescabins.com MINIMUM STAY Housekeeping Cabins & Sporting Camps CLOSED DATES continued Each cabin has a gas grill, full kitchen & free boat docking. Week-long reser- Beautiful log cabins on Moosehead Lake. Fireplaces & Jacuzzi bathtubs. E; DVD Moose watching; nature trails; snowmobiling; kayaking; massages. Gorgeous sunsets! Roomy log cabins on Prong Pond. Water & Trail Access. 4-5 miles from E; TV-SAT downtown Greenville. ADA compliant cottage. E Nahmakanta Lake Wilderness Camps | see ad page 63 Nahmakanta Lake | 207-731-8888 | www.nahmakanta.com 2 nights $75-130/night New England Outdoor Center Millinocket | 1-800-766-7238 | www.neoc.com 2 nights $245-839/nt $1,372-3,465/wk X X wood stove X $20/ dog X X E varies $25-$125 pp/ night varies X varies X varies X X E; TVcable $25-125/pp/ night some X X X X X E X $10/ day X $5/ day Northeast Whitewater Lodge & Guide Service | see ad pg 22 Nov-Apr Greenville | 207-695-0151 | www.northeastwhitewater.com Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort The Forks | 800-765-7238 | www.northernoutdoors.com Rip Dam Sporting Camps Rip Dam | 207-745-5330 | www.greatnorthernvacations.com DecMay 2 nights $320/night X Rockwood Cottages | Rockwood 207-534-7725 | www.mooseheadlakelodging.com Dec-Apr varies $100/night and up X X Seboomook Wilderness Campground 207-280-0555 | www.seboomookwildernesscampground.us Dec 1Apr 30 1-2 nights $60-80/nt X canoes/ kayas Spencer Pond Camps | East Middlesex Twp 207-745-1599 | www.spencerpond.com Dec-Apr $25-64/pp/nt X X wood stove X Tomhegan Wilderness Resort Rockwood | 207-534-7712 | www.tomhegan.com children >12 stay free varies $110-195/nt $475/nt-Lodge (17p) $600-1295/wk X X X or heaters X 2 nights $125/pp/night X canoes kayaks rowboats wood stove X Wilson Pond Camps Greenville | 877-695-2860 | www.wilsonpondcamps.com varies $135/2p/nt X X wood upon stove request Wilsons on Moosehead | Greenville Jct. | see ad page 3 207-695-2549 | www.wilsonsonmooseheadlake.com varies $80/night and up X X some West Branch Pond Sporting Camps Greenville | 207-695-2561 | www.westbranchpondcamps.com 10/151/21 3/21-5/7 X X X $10/ day OTHER INFORMATION gas Lake Moxie, The Forks. At Nahmakanta Lake we are surrounded by Maine’s largest wilderness Preserve. Moose, Loons, Birds, & the best hiking in Maine right outside your lakefront cabin. Nestled amongst the pines on Millinocket Lake, you can experience Maine lodging at its finest, overlooking Katahdin, Maine’s highest mountain. Your concierge at Moosehead lake for outdoor adventures and lodging packages. Northern Outdoors is a true 4-season vacation resort, with something for everyone of all ages. Newly renovated cabins located on the west branch of the Penobscot, best fly fishing in the North Maine Woods! X X X E; TVCable X X limited Wilderness setting on Moosehead Lake with sandy beach, spectacular views, quiet relaxing atmosphere, clean bathhouse with free showers, flush toilets & electricity; we have a general electric store, sheltered marina with boat slips, dump station, & several clean and cozy cabins. X X Historic log cabins with splendid views of Maine’s second most photographed mountain. A backcountry experience within an hour of Greenville. X X E Free docking, canoes & WiFi. Stay for a week, get 7th night free ! The only thing we overlook is Moosehead Lake & Mt. Kineo ! Cell # 207 280-0456 Beautiful secluded lakefront log cabins. Hand-feed deer, bird-watch, hike, bike, fish, swim, boat launch, docking, ski, snowmobile. hiking limited A very historic Maine sporting camp established 1881 with same family ownership since 1910. Home cooked meals, wildlife watching native brook trout. Peace and quiet. X E Premiere lakefront cottages. Only 3 1/2 miles from downtown Greenville. 2 - 3 bedroom cottages and one remote cabin. Guided personal moose safaris and fishing trips. Motorboat, canoe and kayak rentals. Free docking. Over 90% repeat guests! X X E; TV-SAT Experience Moosehead’s Million Dollar View from our spacious, fully- equipped classic Maine (some) sporting camps on Moosehead Lake & the East Outlet of the Kennebec River. *Rates reflect room choice & seasonal variations, subject to change 48 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org49 HANDICAP CABLE TV PRICE RANGE* PETS A/C TRAIL ACCESS CREDIT CARDS EFFICIENCIES NON SMOKING Abbot Trailside Lodging Abbot | 207-876-6140 | www.trailside-lodging.com RESTAURANT YEAR ROUND Motels X X X $69-89 X X X X X OTHER INFORMATION Newly bulit in 2013 - 20 mins. South of Moosehead. Brand new spacious, clean rooms. Direct ATV & Snowmobile trail access. Free Wi-Fi. X X X Beautiful lakefront location at the marina at Beaver Cove. Beaver Cove Marina Beaver Cove | 207-695-3526 | www.beavercovemarina.com X X Chalet Moosehead Lakefront Motel | see ad back cover Greenville Jct. | 207 695-2950 | www.mooseheadlodging.com X X X X $79-165 X X X X Beautiful location on the lake. Free docking, canoes, & paddle boats. X X X X $105-350/ night X guest rooms X X Kelly’s waterfront property offers lovely suites & a 4 bedroom log home, all enjoying the peace & quiet of West Cove. X X SAT $79-199 X X X X Rooms & Suites with Panoramic view of Lake & Mountains. Lake condo on golf course available by week. X X X X $75-120 X X X Outdoor pool, driving range, trout pond, pool tables, juke box, function room available. Restaurant on premises. Now on ATV Trails. X call X $59-99/nt X X X X Great “Trailhead” location for all outdoor activities. Enjoy the best of Moosehead Lake’s hiking/ATV/ Snowmobile trail system. Swimming Pool, Free WIFI & continental breakfast. Packages Available! X X X $25-125/nt varies X X X Your concierge at Moosehead Lake for outdoor adventures and lodging packages. X Moose Mountain Inn | Greenville 207 695-3321 | www.moosemountaininn.com X X Northeast Whitewater Lodge and Guide Service | see ad pg 22 Greenville | 207-695-0151 | www.northeastwhitewater.com YEAR ROUND # ROOMS PRIVATE BATH CHILDREN TV IN ROOM Inns, B&Bs and Lodges varies MayOct 9 X 10+ X Cable Chesuncook Lake House | Chesuncook Village 207-745-5330 | www.greatnorthernvacations.com Jan-Mar, Jul-Sept 4 2 shared X Lodge at Moosehead Lake | Greenville 800-825-6977 | www.lodgeatmooseheadlake.com Closed Apr & Nov 9 X 10 + 2-3 X X X 14 X X MayOct 1 X 14+ Blair Hill Inn & Restaurant Greenville | 207-695-0224 | www.blairhill.com New England Outdoor Center Millinocket | 800-766-7238 | www.neoc.com Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort The Forks | 800-765-7238 | www.northernoutdoors.com Sundown on the Lake | Greenville 207-695-2189 | www.mooseheadlake.org/images/sundown.htm X Cable X $325499 X $125$300/nt X X Located in one of the last recognized wilderness areas in Maine. Room rates include all meals. Lunch served daily during snowmobile season. Cabins also available see cabin listing. X X X TRAIL ACCESS Leisure Life Resort Motel | see ad page 16 Greenville | 207-695-3737 | www.leisureliferesort.com CREDIT CARDS X PETS Kineo View Motor Lodge Greenville | 207-695-4470 | www.kineoview.com X PRICE RANGE* X $100 A/C Kelly’s Landing | Greenville Junction 207-695-4438 | www.kellysatmoosehead.com X OTHER INFORMATION A Moosehead landmark, enjoy the finer side of life with luxury lodging, intimate dining & intuitive service all while overlooking Moosehead Lake. An elite Forbes Recommended Property; AAA 4-diamond; Select Registry Distinguished Inn $259-695 X X X Authentic North woods luxury retreat; AAA 4-diamond since 1995; Select Registry Distinguished Inns; Karen Brown recommended; listed in 1000 Places to See in the U.S.A. Before You Die. $349-527/nt $1924-2963/wk $20/ dog X X Nestled amongst the pines on Millinocket Lake, you can experience Maine lodging at its finest, overlooking Katahdin, Maine’s highest mountain. Varies X X X Northern Outdoors is a true 4-season vacation resort, with something for everyone of all ages! $170/nt Only B&B located directly on Moosehead Lake. Great western view of Moose Mountain & spectacular sunsets. Full Breakfast. Free canoe for guests. *Rates reflect room choice & seasonal variations, subject to change 50 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org51 X Blanchard Pines 860-443-5907 | www.vrbo.com/469272 3 nights $75-85/nt $525-595/wk river access X X w/ dock X available Chalet Moosehead Lake House | Harfords Point | see ad back cover 207-280-0113 | www.mooseheadlodging.com NovApr 4 night $1,000-1,450/wk min stay Cottages at Moosehead Greenville | 207-591-4054 | www.mooseheadmaine.com April 2 nt / 7nt summer $110 - 235/nt $700-1500/wk Sandy beach, mooring/ dock X Cozy Moose Hideaway Maine Log Cabin Rentals Greenville | 207 695-0242 | www.mooseheadcabins.com Varies 4-7 nts $238-335/nt $1,480 -2,050/wk sandy beach & dock access canoes & kayaks DKB’s Greenville | 207-695-2811 2 nights Call Higgins Real Estate Rentals | Greenville & Rockwood 207-695-4500 | www.billhiggins.com 3 nights- $130-$360 p/night 1 week $910-$2,500 p/week woodstove X X canoe, kayaks $110/pp/nt $700/wk X X X wood Located only 80ft from Moosehead Lake and 10 minutes from Greenville. X X E:TV-DVD Nice 2-bed cottage, beach and play area a short walk. Great sunset views! AT nearby, ITS access X E; DishTV palachian Trail nearby. ITS access on site. Jackson Brook runs through property with Piscatiquis x E; TV-SAT Check In/Out at Chalet Moosehead Lakefront Motel. X X X X X X Completely renovated, updated, family-owned 1920s farmhouse in small woodland town. ApRiver across the street, 20 min from Moosehead Lake, with smaller lakes and ponds nearby. 4 miles from town. Lakefront home w/sandy beach & dock in protected cove. E; TV-SAT/VCR/ Located close to town on Moosehead Lake in Sandy Bay with excellent DVD; WIFI views, spectacular sunsets, canoe, kayaks & sunfish. X E; HDTV-SAT Log Cabin rental, honeymoon getaway, luxury king master bedroom, Jacuzzi tub, romantic lodge – Best of Moosehead Lake outside your cabin, nature views, wildlife, DVD;WIFI moose, birding hotspot, snowmobiling, swimming, 5 miles to Greenville. X E; TVCable X X X X Fantastic 4 season getaway homes/camps that will give you and your family memories for years to come. We offer waterfront homes with docks, TV, Wi-Fi, board games, kayaks, even a little peace & quiet. X call ATV X E; TVCable Lakefront cabin with deep water dock, close to town but secluded, excellent views, cable TV and canoe provided. X X Oct-Apr 2 nights Jack’s Private Cabin Rentals Horseshoe Pond and Black Pond Oct-Apr 2 day Call X OctMay 3nights 1 week $1000-1200/wk X gas X call 3 nights $400-1,500/wk X X X X X X X X E; TVCable X E; TV/SAT Maine Escapes Rockwood | 207-470-7197 | www.maineescapes.com Melrose Vacation Rentals Moosehead Area | 207 732-7776 | www.melrosevacationrentals.com MooseheadChalet.com Sandy Bay | 508-212-8813 | www.mooseheadchalet.com Moosehead Hills Cabins Greenville | 207-695-2514 | www.mooseheadhills.com Moosetracks Family Cottages | Greenville | see ad pg 16 207-695-4574 | www.moosetrackscottages.com Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort The Forks | 800-765-7238 | www.northernoutdoors.com wood stove 2/nts $400-2500/wk some X X 3 nights $125/nt $675-1100/wk access X X 2nts 1 wk $199-375/night $1370-2575/wk X X X Nov 1 $200-250/night 2 nights May 1 $1200-1600/wk X some $25-125/pp/nt Four bedrooms and a family suite available as a package. Custom pricing may include meals etc. Preferred communication by phone. X Jacks Air Service Cottage Greenville | 207-695-3020 Jamo’s Island Cottage | Greenville | 207-695-3026 http://mysite.verizon.net/vzesw5rg/jamosislandcottage OTHER INFORMATION E; TV-DVD/ Located in the Hills of Greenville, Maine. See the views, Moosehead Lake, Snowmobiling, Wildlife & more! VCR X X ELECTRICITY/ CABLE TV $150/nt $1,000/wk CREDIT CARDS varies CALL TRAIL ACCESS Beaver Cove Waterfront Camp | Moosehead Lake 207 695-3717 | www.maineoutfitter.com/camprental.html LINENS/ TOWELS $450 /3 nts $690/wk Baker View Cottage | Greenville 609-548-0750 | bit.ly/1RdalTw PETS FIREPLACE WATER CRAFT WATERFRONT PRICE RANGE* 3 nights CLOSED DATES MIN STAY Private Vacation Rentals X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Gas Accessible only by plane, come and enjoy the beautiful scenery and seclusion that only Maine’s Great North Woods can provide. E; TV A unique Moosehead Lake Island, with a new cabin, very private, but only a 1 mile boat ride from downtown Greenville’s dining & conveniences. E; TV-VCR Modern, Spacious New Cabins on Moose River with a dock. E; DVD Three homes in Greenville plus a large private camp 15 miles north, remotely situated at the end of a two mile road in a game preserve on Moosehead. A range of prices to fit your needs. Country living w/amenities of home. B/R down & loft. Water & beach access w/Lake & Mt view. Large screen-house. Unlimited outdoor activities. Beautiful log cabins on Wilson Pond. Fireplaces and jacuzzi bathtubs. Moose watching, nature trails; snowmobiling; kayaking; massages. log cabins on Prong Pond. Water & Trail access. 4-5 miles from E; TV-SAT Roomy downtown Greenville. ADA compliant cottage. E Northern Outdoors is a true 4 season vacation resort, with something for everyone of all ages! *Rates reflect room choice & seasonal variations, subject to change | continued on next page 52 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org53 PRICE RANGE* WATERFRONT WATER CRAFT FIREPLACE LINENS/ TOWELS PETS TRAIL ACCESS CREDIT CARDS ELECTRICITY/ CABLE TV 3 nights $129+/nt $700+/wk X X X X X X X X Salemi Log Cabins Greenville | 401-766-0182 | www.logcabininmaine.com 3 nights $650-1050 /wk X X wood stove X Nov-Apr 3 nights $450/3 nights $600-800/wk C Casey’s Spencer Bay Camps Stevens Point | 207-695-2801 | www.caseysspencerbaycamps.com X 19 sites** Gray Ghost Camps Rockwood | 207-534-7362 | www.grayghostcamps.com X X Leisure Life Resort Motel | see ad page 16 Greenville | 207-695-3737 | www.leisureliferesort.com X Moosehead Family Campground Greenville | 207-695-2210 | www.mooseheadcampground.com X X /50 amp X Moxie Outdoor Adventures The Forks | 800-866-6943 | www.moxierafting.com X Water X Northeast Whitewater Lodge & Guide Service | see ad pg 22 Greenville | 207-695-0151 | www.northeastwhitewater.com X X X Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort The Forks | 800-765-7238 | www.northernoutdoors.com X X X Seboomook Wilderness Campground 207-280-0555 | www.seboomookwoldernesscampground.us X 15 X X X X X X X X 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org mid-May-mid Oct X 60 X mid May-mid Oct X 6 X May-Oct X May-Nov X X X X X X X X 50 2 Memorial Day Columbus Day 6 May-Oct X X X X X X X X C X X X C X C C X C X X X X X X X X X X 80 X May-Oct X X X 87 X May 1st 2 X mid-May-mid Oct C X X X C X 36 X X X X X C honey wagon X X C C SEASON C X X X RV SITES X X # SITES X X X GROUP AREA X X A beautiful cabin on Upper Wilson Pond. Come enjoy the beauty and seclusion this small pond has to offer. BOAT RENTAL X Birches Resort | see ad page 2 Rockwood | 800 825-9453 | www.birches.com X X Largest selection of private waterfront cabins, cottages, camps & homes on Moosehead Lake & surrounding area w/ pebble beaches, privacy, lake/ mtn views. SHOWERS X X SWIMMING X X OTHER INFORMATION E; TVPrivate log cabin in wilderness area with spectacular views. Cable; VCR Gas LAUNDRY X X X PETS X Balsam Woods Campground Abbot | 207-876-2731 | www.balsamwoods.com X REC HALL X X STORE LP GAS X X SEWER DUMP STN X Abol Bridge Campground & Store | Mile 20, Golden Road 207-447-5803 | www.greatnorthernvacations.com Wilson Pond RV Sites Greenville | 207-695-3744 54 kayaks CREDIT CARDS Campgrounds and Tenting TENT SITES Wilson Pond Loon Lodge | Upper Wilson Pond 207-695-3744 | www.upperwilsonlodge.com WATER/ELEC Northwoods Camp Rentals Greenville | 800-251-8042 | www.mooseheadrentals.com CLOSED DATES MIN STAY Private Vacation Rentals PLAY GROUND continued X X X X X X X X X varies varies X X X X X X X X X X 35 WiFi X 20 May-Oct May-Oct May-Oct *Rates reflect room choice & seasonal variations, subject to change 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org55 General Recreation Maine Guides 56 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org X X X X X X X Northeast Whitewater Lodge & Guide Service | see ad pg 22 www.northeastwhitewater.com | 207-695-0151 Northwoods Camp Rentals www.mooseheadrentals.com | 800-251-8042 Northwoods Outfitters www.maineoutfitter.com | 866 223-1380 Wilson Pond Camps www.wilsonpondcamps.com | 877 695-2860 Wilsons on Moosehead | see ad page 3 www.wilsonsonmooseheadlake.com | 207 695-2549 Young's Guide Service www.youngsguideservice.com | 207 695-2661 X Northern Outdoors www.northernoutdoors.com | 800 765-7238 www.neoc.com | 1-800-766-7238 New England Outdoor Center X X Moose Mountain Inn www.moosemountaininn.com | 800 792-1858 Moxie Outdoor Adventures www.moxierafting.com | 800 866-6943 X X Lone Wolf Guiding Services www.lonewolfguidingservices.com | 207 343-0486 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Dog Sledding X X X Lawrence's Lakeside Cabins & Guide Service www.lawrencescabins.com/index.html | 207-534-7709 X X X ATVing Gray Ghost Guide Service www.mooseheadfishingguide.com | 207 280-0367 X Registered Cozy Moose Lakeside Family Cabin Rentals & Recreation www.mooseheadcabins.com | 207 695-0242 Moose Watching X Snowmobiling X White Water Rafting X X X X X X X X X Boating Birches Resort, The | see ad page 2 www.birches.com | 800 825-9453 Bird Watching X Fishing X Hiking X X X X X X X X X X X X X Canoe/Kayaking X X X X X X X X X X X X Hunting X X Winter Camping 207-280-1551 www.allagashcanoetrips.com Allagash Canoe Trips Registered Maine Guides 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org57 Directory of Area Services Area code 207 unless otherwise noted ACTIVITIES & SERVICES A DV ENTURE/TEAM BUI L DI NG / INS T R U CTI ON AL Little Lyford Pond Camps/AMC . . 603-466-2727 see ad page 6 Lone Wolf Guide Services . . . . . 343-0486 Northern Outdoors . . . . . . . 800-765-7238 AT V CL UBS Moosehead ATV Riders . . . . . . . 695-8928 B O AT CHARTERS / CRUI SE S Moosehead Marine Museum/Katahdin Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-2716 see ad page 16 Sapphire Sunsets . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-7030 CR O S S COUNTRY SKI I N G Birches Resort, The . . . . . . . 800-825-9453 see ad page 2 Little Lyford Pond Camps/AMC . . . . . . . . see ad page 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-466-2727 Nahmakanta Lake Camps . . . . . 731-8888 see ad page 63 NREC Trails at Visitors Center . . 695-2702 DAY CA MPS Northeast Whitewater Lodge & Guide Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-0151 see ad page 22 NREC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-0990 DO WNHI LL SKI I NG Friends of Squaw Mountain . . . . 695-2400 F LY I NG SE R V I CE Birches Resort, The . . . . . . . 800-825-9453 see ad page 2 Currier’s Flying Service . . . . . . . . 695-2778 see ad page10 Fletcher Mountain Aviation LLC . . 299-8220 see ad page 22 Jack’s Air Service/Charters & Air Taxi . 695-3020 GOLF COURSE & DRIVING RANGES Leisure Life Resort . . . . . . . . . . . 695-3737 see ad page 16 Mount Kineo Golf Course . . . . . 534-9012 H I STOR I C A L S I G H T S / MU S EU MS Center for Moosehead History . 695-2909 Moosehead Historical Society . . 695-2909 Moosehead Marine Museum/Katahdin Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-2716 see ad page 16 M A R I NA S Beaver Cove Marina . . . . . . . . . . 695-3526 Birches Resort, The . . . . . . . 800-825-9453 see ad page 2 Moosehead Marina, LLC . . . . . . 534-4400 Wilsons on Moosehead Lake . . 695-2549 see ad page 3 SNOW M OB I L E CL U BS Blue Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club . . 205-0414 Moosehead Riders Snowmobile Club . 695-4543 W I NE RY Spotted Cat Winery . . . . . . . . . . 695-2870 58 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES A CCO U N T I N G F I RMS Haverlock, Esty & Curran . . . . . . 945-5695 CO MPU T ER & I N T ERN ET CO N S U LTA N T S Townsquare Media . . . . . . . . . . . 989-5631 CO N S ERVAT I O N & T H E EN V I RO N MEN T, A D V O CACY & ED U CAT I O N Elliotsville Plantation, Inc. . . . . . 518-9462 Forest Society of Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bangor 945-9200/Greenville 944-0020 Friends of Moosehead Lake . . . 280-0800 Natural Resource Education Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280-0990 North Maine Woods . . . . . . . . . 435-6219 FO R E S T RY P R O DUCT S Weyerhaeuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-2241 see ad page 10 HAIR S ALO N S Lea’s Stylin’ Cuts Full Service Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-3161 HE ALT H CAR E & E ME R GE N CY S E R V ICE S Charles A Dean Memorial Hospital . . . . . . see ad page 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-5200 HE AT IN G S E R V ICE S AE Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564-8131 IN S UR AN CE AGE N CY Cross Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 947-7345 Varney Agency/Greenville Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-2435 ECO N O MI C D EV EL O PM E N T EMDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-6389 PCEDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564-3638 N E WS PAP E R S / P UB LICAT IO N Bangor Daily News . . . . . . . . 800-432-7964 ED U CAT I O N A L S ERV I CE S Union 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-2666 P HO T O GR AP HY Gallery on the Lake . . . . . . . . . . 280-0330 F I N A N CI A L I N S T I T U T I ON S Bangor Savings Bank . . . . . . . . . 695-3713 Camden National Bank . . . . . . . 695-0778 Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-0316 P R IN T IN G & DE S IGN S E R V ICE S Corina Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587-2054 Northwoods Expressions . . . . . . 695-0999 P UB LIC IN T E R N E T,FAX & CO P Y S E R V ICE Hard Drive Café/Northwoods Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-223-1380 Shaw Public Library . . . . . . . . . . 695-3579 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org59 Directory of Area Services continued COMMUNITY & PRO SERVICES (CONTINUED) P U B L IC UTI LI TI ES Maine Water Company . . . . . . . 695-2193 S A NITATI ON FACI LI TI E S Foss Enterprises Portable Toilets . . 643-2068 Area code 207 unless otherwise noted NN TA L SL S SSAALLEESS //RRE E TA S IGNS Northwoods Expressions . . . . . . 695-0999 A U TOM OTI VE S A L ES / REN TA L S Rowells Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564-3434 T O W N/STATE Beaver Cove, Town of . . . . . . . . 695-2880 Greenville, Town of . . . . . . . . . . 695-2421 Maine Department of Economic & Community Development . . . . . 624-9800 Shirley, Town of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-3257 ATV SA L E S / REN TA L S Moose Mountain Inn . . . . . . . . . 695-3321 Moosehead Motorsports . . . . . . 695-2020 Northwoods Outfitters . . . . . . . . 695-3288 Victory Motorsports . . . . . . . . . . 876-3273 V IS IT O R S SERVI CES Friends of Moosehead Lake . . . 280-0800 Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-2702 B I C Y C L E R E N TA L S Birches Resort, The . . . . . . . 800-825-9453 see ad page 2 Moose Mountain Inn . . . . . . . . . 695-3321 Northwoods Outfitters . . . . . 866-223-1380 WE B S IT E MARKETI NG CO NS U LTANTS Townsquare Media . . . . . . . . . . . 989-5631 C A NOE & KAYA K REN TA L S Beaver Cove Camps* . . . . . . . . . 695-3717 Birches Resort, The* . . . . . . 800-825-9453 see ad page 2 R E A LR EEAS LT AETSET A/ T E / B U I L D I NBGU I L D I N G Indian Hill Trading Post . . . . . . . 695-2104 see ad page 5 B U ILDING SUPPLI ES & CO NS T RUCTI ON Hammond Lumber Company . . 695-4583 Indian Hill Construction, Inc . . . 695-4314 Mike Theriault Construction, LLC . . 280-2946 Morrell’s Ace Hardware . . . . . . . 695-2897 R EA L ESTATE/ P R O PE RTY MANAGEME NT Burnt Jacket LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 947-7957 Century 21 Moose Country Realtors® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-3731 Folsom Realty Group . . . . . . . . . 695-3766 Higgins Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . 695-4500 Moosehead Real Estate Management, Inc. Maine Outdoor Properties at Realty of Maine . . . . . . . . . . . 852-7577 60 Moxie Outdoor Adventures 800-866-6943 Northern Outdoors . . . . . . . 800-765-7238 Northeast Whitewater Lodge & Guide Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-0150 see ad page 22 Northwoods Outfitters . . . . . 866-223-1380 Rockwood Cottages* . . . . . . . . . 534-7725 Wilson Pond Camps* . . . . . . 877-695-2860 Wilsons on Moosehead* . . . . . . 695-2549 see ad page 3 *On-premise use M OTOR B OAT REN TA L S Birches Resort, The . . . . . . . 800-825-9453 see ad page 2 Gray Ghost Camps . . . . . . . . . . . 534-7362 Moosehead Motorsports . . . . . . 695-2020 Wilson Pond Camps . . . . . . . 877-695-2860 Wilsons on Moosehead . . . . . . . 695-2549 see ad page 3 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org SALES/RENTALS MO T O RCYCL E S A L ES Victory Motorsports . . . . . . . . . . 876-3273 J ET S K I REN TA L S Birches Resort, The . . . . . . . 800-825-9453 see ad page 2 Moosehead Motorsports . . . . . . 695-2020 S N O W MO BI L E S A L ES / RE N TALS Birches Resort, The . . . . . . . 800-825-9453 see ad page 2 Moosehead Motorsports . . . . . . 695-2020 Moosehead Sled Repair & Rentals & Bait Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534-2261 Northern Outdoors . . . . . . . 800-765-7238 Northwoods Outfitters . . . . . 866-223-1380 Victory Motorsports . . . . . . . . . . 876-3273 HOPPING S H O P P I NS G D RU G S T O RES / G RO CERY S T O R E S Harris Drug Store . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-2921 Indian Hill Trading Post . . . . . . . 695-2104 see ad page 5 G I F T S H O PS / N O V ELT Y IT E MS / CL O T H I N G /A N T I Q U ES Breakneck Ridge Farm . . . . . . . . 997-3922 Corner Shop, The . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-2142 Crazy Moose Fabrics . . . . . . . . . 695-3600 Currier’s Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . 695-2778 see ad page 10 Dave’s World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564-2784 East Outlet Guide & Fly Shop . . 695-2549 From Away Books & Antiques . . 695-0266 Gallery on the Lake . . . . . . . . . . 280-0330 Indian Hill Trading Post . . . . . . . 695-2104 see ad page 5 Moosehead Lake Indian Store at Kamp Kamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-0789 Moosehead Motorsports . . . . . . 695-2020 Moosehead Traders . . . . . . . . . . 695-3806 Mud Puddle Mercantile . . . . . . . 695-4440 Northeast Whitewater . . . . . . . . 695-0151 see ad pg 22 Northwoods Outfitters . . . . . 866-223-1380 Saddler’s Maine, LLC . . . . . . . . . 280-0042 Spencer Pond Camps . . . . . . . . 745-1599 HO ME FUR N IS HIN G, K IT CHE N & B AT H Hammond Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . 695-4583 Moosehead Lake Indian Store at Kamp Kamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-0789 Moosehead Traders . . . . . . . . . . 695-3806 Morrell’s Ace Hardware . . . . . . . 695-2897 S P O RT IN G GO O DS : FIS HIN G, HUN T IN G, HIK IN G, CAMP IN G East Outlet Fly & Guide Shop . . 695-2549 Indian Hill Trading Post . . . . . . . 695-2104 see ad page 5 Moosehead Motorsports . . . . . . 695-2020 Moosehead Sled Repair & Rentals & Bait Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534-2261 Northeast Whitewater . . . . . . . . 695-0151 see ad page 22 Northwoods Outfitters . . . . . 866-223-1380 207-695-2702 | www.mooseheadlake.org61 The Maine Highlands A Vacation Experience Like No Other in America! 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