Maine Lakes & Mountains The Maine Lakes & Mountains region offers four seasons full of beauty and outdoor activity, from hillsides of wildflowers in spring, and summer's cool waterways, to fall's brilliant palette and the snowscapes of winter. Crystal waters jumping with brook trout delight fishermen in spring. Sebago Lake, Maine's secondlargest, is famous among anglers and watersports fans alike. The feisty Carrabassett River challenges canoers and kayakers, while the lazy Saco is a family favorite. Summer is sweet for swimmers, boaters, hikers and mountain bikers. Rangeley Lake is the centerpiece for 112 smaller lakes and ponds, for water activities of all sorts. Play a round of golf on one of several championship courses. Cruise through the Songo Locks on an old-time paddle boat in Naples. Autumn begs you to stay awhile in a charming village inn, and spend golden days exploring. Drive scenic byways in the Rangeley Lakes and Grafton Notch areas. Visit art galleries, artisans' studios and antiques shops. Seek out covered bridges and farmstands. Pick apples. Keep an eye out for loons, moose and other wildlife. Join the fun at a county fair in Farmington or Oxford, or the Fryeburg Fair, Maine's oldest. Take in a performance at Deertrees Theater in Harrison, and step back in time at Norlands Living History Center in Livermore. When winter wraps the landscape in white, skiers and snowboarders flock to the region. Ski areas range from destination resorts to family-sized hills, with everything in between. Snowmobilers can cruise hundreds of miles of marked and groomed trails. Dogsledding outfitters will take you for a spin. The twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn provide a taste of city life (Maine-style), with cultural events, shopping and dining variety. A center for the Franco-American community, Lewiston is also home to Bates College, with its annual dance festival and Olin Arts Center. The 300-acre Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary is a peaceful place for birdwatching and cross-country skiing. For more information, visit www.westernmaine.org

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