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DRIVING THE STEAMER The Stanley Steamer was started with a crank, and it had no transmission or brakes. Acceleration was accomplished by stepping on a bar. Letting up pressure …
Moody’s has been steadily expanding on its Route 1 site since it was established. Descendants of the original owners still own and operate the diner. Reportedly two dozen family …
SOAR IN A HOT-AIR BALLOON Maine may not be the first place that pops into your mind when you think of hot air balloons, but remember, both hot air …
HIKE THE CANYON The “Grand Canyon of Maine,” properly known as Gulf Hagas, is in the mountains of Central Maine. Take a day trip if you’re within a reason …
Seaplane rides are available, not just during fly-in, but all the time. Rides range from fifteen minute tours to tours of Baxter State Park that can take an hour …
Maine Travel MAINE CAMPING RESOURCES USEFUL GUIDEBOOKS AMC Maine Mountain GuideBoston: Appalachian Mountain Club, 1988. AMC River Guide: MaineBoston: Appalachian Mountain Club, 1986. Fifty Hikes in Northern MaineCaputo, Cloe. …
MAINE BEST AREAS FOR WILDERNESS CAMPING BAXTER STATE PARK Located in north-central Maine, Baxter is one of the finest state parks in the entire country. It’s home to massive …
Maine Travel Destinations OTHER STATE MANAGEMENT UNITS In addition to the Mahoosuc Mountains Management Unit (see entry page 165), Maine has a number of other so-called Management Units. These …