Local Attractions
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Scenic Trips & Moose Safari
See more of this beautiful area that we call home! Panoramic views and wildlife viewing opportunities abound.
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Blair Hill (overlook): 2.5 miles
Probably the best view in Maine. Features a panoramic view of the lake, mountains and forest to the north and west. Great sunsets!Lily Bay State Park: 5 miles
Picnicking, camping, sandy beach, boat launching to Moosehead, x-c skiing in winter. Ranked as best State Park in Maine. Visit www.stateparks.com/lily_bay.html for information.Moose Alley:
The 15 miles on Lily Bay Rd. between Sandy Bay and Kokadjo abound with moose at roadside from early spring into summer at dawn and dusk. A must drive. Numerous logging roads accessible by 2-wheel drive on either side. Believe it or not, one guest saw 19 moose around dusk on that drive, so be watchful!The Steamship Katahdin: 6 miles
The last remaining steamboat on Moosehead Lake, affectionately known as "The Kate", takes passengers on "3-hour-tour" daily cruises and to the head-of-lake once a week during the summer season. On National Historic Register. Also, Moosehead Marine Museum on site. Visit www.katahdincruises.com for information.Floatplane Base: 6 miles
Currier's Flying Service in Greenville Junction provides sightseeing flights and access to remote lakes and ponds to the north. Their fleet of aircraft presently includes a 1954 de Havilland Beaver, the plane that conquered the northern wildlands of this continent. Visit www.curriersflyingservice.com for information.Jack's Air Service in Greenville also provides sightseeing flights and access to remote lakes and ponds during the summer. Contact Jack at 207-695-3020.
International Seaplane Fly-In: Incidentally, the Seaplane Fly In at Greenville on Moosehead Lake takes place the weekend after Labor Day and draws largest gathering of floatplanes in U.S. Visit www.seaplanefly-in.org for information.
Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce:
Will be sharing space with NREC (Natural Resources Education Center) on Route 15 about 4 miles south of Greenville at the former Greenville Rest Area. Discover exciting things to do in the Moosehead region. Visit www.mooseheadlake.org for information.Hunting & Fishing
Love hunting and fishing? You're in luck.... our local guides love to show visitors the best spots in Maine's North Woods.
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Hunting Guides:
Dennis G Brawn Jr. Master Hunting: Visit www.themainehuntingguide.com for information.Guiding:
Young's Guide Service. Explore with Chris Young, your Maine Moose Safari Guide in Greenville. Reasonable rates, kids under 12 free. Visit www.youngsguideservice.com for information.Northwoods Outfitters in downtown Greenville. Moose safaris on land or water. Visit www.maineoutfitter.com for information.
Northeast Guide Services in on Pritham Ave. in Greenville. Van or canoe tours to spot those amazing moose. Visit www.northeastguideservice.com for information.
Fishing in the Moosehead Region:
Maine Guide Fly Shop and Guide Service, Danny Legere, Registered Maine Guide, in Greenville. Visit www.maineguideflyshop.com for information.Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce:
Will be sharing space with NREC (Natural Resources Education Center) on Route 15 about 4 miles south of Greenville at the former Greenville Rest Area. Discover exciting things to do in the Moosehead region. Visit www.mooseheadlake.org for information.Hiking & Rafting
Explore the mountains of the back country or go for a thrilling rafting trip down the upper Kennebec and Dead Rivers.
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Moose Mountain formerly known as "Squaw Mountain": 12 miles
Hiking trails and chair lift to summit and fire tower (oldest in U.S.), great (and inexpensive) skiing in winter. Visit www.skibigsquaw.com for information.B-52 crash site: 10 miles
A very short hike off the logging road on Elephant Mountain reveals the remains of a B-52 that crashed there in 1963. Parts of the aircraft can be found over several acres. Local snowmobile club maintains a memorial there.Mt Kineo & Mt. Kineo Golf Course: 26 miles
Take the shuttle boat from Rockwood Landing for hiking on the mountain and a view from the 800' cliff face. Fire tower on top. An easy 1-hour hike up (good with kids). This mountain was a tradition site where Indians harvested rhyolite, a particularly hard type of flint for arrowheads, spears and other stone tools. Also at Mt. Kineo is one of the most picturesque 9-hole golf courses in the nation. Visit www.mooseheadlakegolf.com for information.Natural Resource Education Center (NREC): 10 miles
Offering programs to educate and inform people about the Moosehead region's natural resources of the past, present, and future, and to be the primary source that people rely on to understand the culture, natural history, and uses of the North Maine Woods. Events throughout the year. Building currently under construction at the former Greenville Rest Area on Route 15 about 4 miles south of downtown Greenville. Visit www.nrecmoosehead.org for information.The Forks: 45 miles
Base for whitewater rafting on the upper Kennebec and Dead Rivers.West Branch Area: 30 miles
Golden Road about 30 miles north on Lily Bay Rd.Access to Mt. Katahdin, Baxter State Park, Penobscot River rafting and several million acres of working forestland and remote lakes.
Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce:
Will be sharing space with NREC (Natural Resources Education Center) on Route 15 about 4 miles south of Greenville at the former Greenville Rest Area. Discover exciting things to do in the Moosehead region. Visit www.mooseheadlake.org for information.Shopping & Dining
Explore the mountains of the back country or go for a thrilling rafting trip down the upper Kennebec and Dead Rivers.
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