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THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO SEE:
- HIRE A GUIDE: Fishing and boating and hunting guides are available for a fee. Give us a call and we can make arrangements.
- BOAT RENTALS: Sebec Marine & Sports offers Boats for rent. Their number is 564-2617. Take a tour of SEBEC LAKE it is 16 miles long so there is plenty to explore. Tim Merrill’s Marina offers boat and Pontoon rentals. They are located just a short drive away. We recommend calling in advance to insure one is available. Their number is (800) 339-2165.
** Boats/Pontoons must be launched at Greely’s Public boat launch. There is no access in which to do so from the Lodge at this time.
** Out of state/in state Fishing/hunting licenses can be bought at the following location: Mountain’s Market-Dover-Foxcroft 564-2814 - BORE STONE MOUNTAIN: Encompassing 1,600 acres in Western Maine and bordered on one side by the Appalachian Trail, Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary offers a spectacular array of natural features, including old-growth forest, crystalline ponds, exposed mountain rocks and sweeping views of Sebec Lake.
Borestone Mountain’s nature trail, an especially popular hike during the fall foliage season, is a pleasant climb of approximately three miles to a rock summit. Beginning at the gate on Bodfish Road, the trail follows a 1.3-mile road to the visitor's center where it continues as a foot path about 1 mile onto the rocks of Borestone's West Peak. A blazed trail continues .5 miles to East Peak, elevation 2,000 feet.
Borestone's last timber harvest was in 1899, making it attractive habitat for certain wildlife. Some of Maine's most coveted warblers spend their summer here—Blackburnian, Cape May and bay-breasted nest in the coniferous canopy. Goshawks wing through the mature deciduous woods to prey on grouse. Pine martins are regularly seen by sanctuary staff. - KATADIN IRON WORKS HISTORIC SITE: Restored stone blast furnace and charcoal kiln on site of 19th century iron works that produced some 18-20 tons of raw iron daily during its periods of peak operation in the 1880's. To reach Katahdin Iron Words, take Route 11 to Brownville Junction. Drive five miles north of Brownville Junction on Route 11 and turn left at the sign for Katahdin Iron Works State Historic Site. Katahdin Iron Works is located about six miles further on this gravel road.
- BUD LEAVITT WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA: The State of Maine owns vast acreage in the form of wildlife management areas (WMAs). In Dover-Foxcroft, Atkinson, Garland and Charleston 25 miles northwest of Bangor, the Bud Leavitt WMA area covers more than 6,400 acres. The area primarily consists of secondary upland forests and is teaming with deer, bear, moose, turkey and grouse.
- The Historic Center Theatre building in downtown Dover-Foxcroft is home to The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts. After Six years and almost a million dollars later in renovations, the theatre plays hosts to musical events, various concerts/genres, Classics movies and current ones as well. For info and tickets check out their site at www.centertheatre.org or call (207) 564-8943.
- Greenville/Moosehead Lake Region: Moose Country! Spend a day on a Moose Safari Tour. The area is just teeming with wildlife and has the highest population of Moose in the State. Or for the brave and daring, spend a day battling the mighty rapids down the Kennebec River on a white water rafting tour. For info call Northwoods Oufitters at (866)-223-1380 or check out their website at: www.maineoutfitter.com For those looking to shop check out the quaint shops in the region such as Indian Hill Trading Post and Moosehead Traders. Both offer locally “Made in Maine products” created by local artisans. Many unique gifts await you. After a busy day of all those activities sit down to some great food. Lots of eateries abound the area offering lots of Maine’s famous fare and seafood.