Kennebec & Moose River Valleys  Adventure, a rich heritage and scenic beauty characterize a region that is connected in every way to the rivers that run through it. The Kennebec & Moose River Valleys offer incomparable outdoor recreation opportunities— hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking, whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling—along with a wealth of history and the arts.
The Kennebec-Chaudière Heritage Corridor follows the Kennebec River along Route 201 (the Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway from Bingham north) through much of the region to the Canadian border and on into Quebec. History is deeply layered along this route, used by tribal peoples for centuries before Europeans arrived. With an abundance of maple trees, the fall foliage here is a "must see," and this region is the top maple syrup producer in the nation. Local sugar camps welcome visitors on Maple Sunday each year. High on the banks of the Kennebec sits Augusta, the state capital, home to the Maine State Museum and historic Fort Western, as well as a major shopping district. Hallowell, Maine's smallest city, began in Colonial times as a bustling trading post; the downtown is now a National Historic District, with an eclectic mix of antiques shops, galleries and cafés. Stop in Waterville to visit the Redington Museum and Colby College's arboretum, bird sanctuary and art museum; and Skowhegan, home to the Margaret Chase Smith Library and Lakewood Theater. The Forks is the place to go for whitewater rafting, and Jackman is a major snowmobiling hub. Fans of quiet paddling and wildlife-watching will enjoy the Moose River Bow Trip, a loop requiring no shuttles. For more information, visit www.kennebecvalley.org |
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