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Little Moose Unit Bureau of Parks and Lands
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This 15,000 acre tract of public land is located west of Greenville in Moosehead Junction and Big Moose Townships (unorganized). The forested land is flat to gently rolling and includes most of the Little Moose Mountain range with steep slopes, rocky streams, and remote ponds. Visitors may enjoy hiking, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, wildlife watching, and camping in this seemingly remote setting. Free.
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Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary
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This Maine Audubon Sanctuary encompasses 1640 mountainous acres and is adjacent to Lake Onawa, Barren Mt. and the Appalachian Trail. The hike up Borestone Mountain is three miles to the East Peak which offers a spectacular 360 degree view. The Moore Nature Center located one and one-half miles up the mountain from the trailhead features interpretive displays and information on the natural and cultural history of Borestone Mountain. Free (Donations accepted).
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Guilford Memorial River Walk
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The Guilford Memorial River Walk begins at the parking area north of the Sangerville Bridge on Rte. 23 just beyond the Piscataquis River. A short walk, 1/3rd mile east, goes downriver to a picnic table and sitting bench. A longer, flat 1 mile walk goes west, upriver, following the old Bangor and Piscataquis Railroad along the river to Haley Construction on Rte. 15. Free.
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Gulf Hagas
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Gulf Hagas is often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the East” (or of Maine) because it is a spectacular four mile long gorge with vertical slate walls dropping nearly 150 feet. The total depth of the valley is about 400 feet. The west branch of the Pleasant River flows through the gorge forming magnificent falls, chutes and pools that are especially torrid during the spring runoff. The fall foliage in this back country is spectacular and provides a colorful backdrop for the many hiking opportunities that abound throughout the Gulf region. Fee at gate.
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Katahdin Iron Works
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Katahdin Iron Works is a State of Maine maintained historic site that houses the remains of a blast furnace and charcoal kiln that were originally built in 1843. You can walk through the remains of the old blast furnace and imagine yourself traveling back in time to the heyday of this unique operation. Free.
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Lily Bay State Park
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Since the time of the earliest inhabitants, Moosehead Lake has been a location popular for fishing, hunting and a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Wildlife viewing, hiking, boating, swimming, fishing and camping are some of the many available activities at this location. Fee.
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Moosehead Marine Museum
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The Moosehead Marine Museum’s historic cruise boat, the Katahdin, is a national historic landmark and a remnant of the logging days that links the present Moosehead culture to its important and historic past. This vessel offers cruises and is the main attraction of the Museum’s collection of marine memorabilia of the Moosehead area. This museum houses the region’s most extensive compilation of photos and documents related to the marine traffic on Moosehead, Maine’s largest lake. Fee.
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Mt. Kineo
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Mount Kineo is an 800 foot mountain of rhyolite that rises dramatically from the deepest portion of Moosehead Lake. This was a location known well to the Native Americans who traveled great distances to Kineo for the hard rock with flint-like qualities that was used for tools and arrowheads.
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Peaks Kenny State Park
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Tucked away along the shore of Sebec Lake, this park is an undiscovered gem of the state park system. Campers may enjoy a relaxing family-oriented experience in this setting with 56 wooded sites that serve to promote privacy. The entire park covers 813 acres and includes flush toilets, a beach, bath house with showers, lifeguard, and picnic area in the day use portion of the park. Ten miles of hiking trails run throughout the park and are not heavily used. This clean and well-maintained park has some of the highest quality water in Maine. Park is located 4.5 miles from the nearest medical and service center. Fee.
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Piscataquis Demonstration Forest
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Located in Williamsburg Township, the 180 acre Demonstration Forest is maintained by the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District. Special features within the forest include two historical homestead sites, examples of forestry Best Management Practices (BMP), a glacially formed canyon and miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails
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