Summer at its Best
The Moosehead Lake Region
Moosehead Lake
Maine's Inland Coast and best kept secret.
Our international guests call Moosehead Lake a "sea". It is approximately 40 miles long and is almost completely wilderness shoreline. Moosehead Lake offers almost every lake activity imaginable amidst serene beauty. Beautiful mountains surround Moosehead Lake and islands dot its waters. Crystal clear and unpopulated, Moosehead Lake is truly spectacular.
 Fly-fishing - as featured last summer on an ESPN special, the area is a Fly-fisherman's paradise. Try it on your own or schedule a professional guide to share with you the best area spots and techniques.
Whitewater Rafting - rated among the country's top 10 rafting areas, the Penobscot and the Kennebec rivers offer expert to novice level rafting complete with a video of your experience!
Hiking - from the rigorous 8 - 10 hour hike up Mount Katahdin (Maine's highest peak) to a more leisurely stroll through Lily Bay State Park, there is a hiking trail for everyone. The 2 hour hike up Mt Kineo with its 700-foot vertical drop deep into the Lake below makes for a special day. An aggressive hike into Gulf Hagas, the 'Grand Canyon' of the East is spectacular.
Kayaking - Drive out to a remote 'pond' (anywhere else they'd be called lakes but since they pale in size to Moosehead Lake, the locals call them ponds) and kayak in pristine wilderness. No homesites along the shores and bald eagles soaring overhead provide an almost religious experience you will not soon forget. Bring a picnic lunch and stop on one of the many islands or shoreline to make the day complete.
Boating - Rent a Stingray or a pontoon for the day, and you'll begin to realize just how big and remote Moosehead Lake really is! Ride to Pebble Beach at Mt. Kineo and swim for awhile, then motor past the plummeting cliff of Kineo, and dock for lunch on the island. Play a round of golf or head back out for more boating, water skiing or exploring. Truly, this will be a day you won't forget.
Seaplane Rides - Take off in a vintage seaplane across the lake and tour the area from a bird's perspective. Rides can be anywhere from a 1/2 hour to a 4-hour tour. Or, land on a remote 'pond' for a picnic lunch, Fly-fishing and/or canoeing. The seaplane will pick you up later!
Golf - Enjoy one of Moosehead Lake Regions two 9-hole golf courses while you're here. Both are along The shores of Moosehead Lake and you may just see a red fox cross the fairway.
Moose Safaris - Whether you choose one of the areas slower paced pontoon excursions in search of moose with a drink in hand or prefer to be picked up at the Inn by our private guide and venture via canoe to the back ponds, you can be almost guaranteed to site moose, their young, and other wildlife. A moose safaris is truly a unique Maine experience.
Mountain Biking - Bring your own or rent a bike at the local bike shop and head out for a day of exercise and scenery beyond comparison!
Swimming - Relax at Lily Bay State Park beach, Pebble Beach at Mt. Kineo, or visit one of the local public beaches for a refreshing repose in crystal clear waters.
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