MAINE | vAcAtIoN guIdE Moosehead Lake Region A lake region so vast, there’s enough room for everyone . where moose outnumber people three to one. www.mooseheadlake.org 1-888-876-27781-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org 1 2 1-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org Moosehead Area churches table of church of the open Bible contents Moosehead Lake Road, Greenville Services: Sun 10am & 6:30pm / Wed 7pm Air Tours ...........................21 Holy Family Roman catholic church All-Terrain Vehicle Riding ..39 Pritham Avenue, Greenville Area Map ...........................33 Services: Saturday 4pm / Sunday 8:00am Bird Watching ....................37 Monson community church Boating ...............................10 Main Street, Monson Churches ..............................5 Services: Sunday 10:30am Dining Out .........................14 Monson united church of christ Family Activities ..................17 North Guilford Road, Monson Fishing ................................18 Services: Sunday 10am Hiking ................................22 New Life church Historical Sights ..................25 Mayhew Manor, Greenville Hunting ..............................27 Services: Sunday 10am Moose Watching ...............34 People’s united Methodist church Scenic Drives ......................30 Pritham Avenue, Greenville Jct. Schedule of Events .............12 Services: Sunday 9 am Shopping ............................40 Pittston Farm chapel Snowmobiling ....................45 Pittston Farm The Steamship “Katahdin” ..29 Services: Sunday 10:30am Waterfalls ..........................24 St. Josephs Mission Whitewater Rafting ............43 Rt. 6 & 15, Rockwood Winter Wonderland ..........44 Services: Saturday 4:00 pm Shirley community church Lodging guide Main Street, Shirley Beds and Breakfasts ............46 Services: Sunday 10am Cabins &Sporting Camps ...48 union Evangelical church Campgrounds .....................54 Moosehead Lake Road, Greenville Inns ....................................46 Services: Sunday 10am Lodges ................................46 Motels ................................50 Private Rentals ....................52 Area Business directory Activities & Services ............57 MOOSEHEAD LAKE REGION Community Services ...........59 Chamber of Commerce Professional Services ...........59 PO Box 581, Greenville, ME 04441 Real Estate ..........................60 1-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org Building ..............................60 All photos copyright Bob Hamer unless otherwise credited Sales/Rentals .......................60 Cover photos by Linda Horton, for more info see page 34 Shopping ............................61 Vacation guide design by Corina Gilbert 4 1-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org 1-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org 5 6 1-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org 1-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org 7 8 1-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org 1-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org 9 Boating maine guide fly shop You can spend a day on Moosehead and feel like you are the only person For those of you seeking privacy and solitude for canoeing and kayaking on the water. You feel like the lake is yours for the time you are there. scores of smaller lakes and ponds await you. Some of our favorites are the Considering the amount of space available, the feeling might not be far Wilson Ponds, Prong Pond, First Roach Pond, Brassua Lake, Mountain from wrong. View Pond, Sawyer and Indian Ponds. These all offer launching but some are carry in. For those of you who would like to experience the beauty In a typical year, the best boating occurs from Memorial Day through early and tranquility of gliding across a pond and September. Full lake levels occur the beginning of the season, with the sneaking up on the wildlife that calls this annual drawdown commencing in mid August. By late fall, the lake is usually area their home, you may rent equipment down at least 3’ so some caution is required in shallow bays or coves. The at local shops in town. Some even offer lake is adequately marked with hazard buoys, but only beyond 200’ from pick up and delivery to your destination. the shore. Launching facilities are available in Greenville, Rockwood and Seboomook for public use. Regardless of the size of your boat, there is abundant room for you to enjoy the There are numerous other lakes and ponds in the Moosehead area that Moosehead Lake area, a true boater’s offer all types of boating opportunities. paradise! 10 1-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org 1-888-876-2778 | www.mooseheadlake.org 11 MLRCOC Schedule of Events For further information on what is happening check out the EVENTS CALENDAR on our website. craig watt B-52 Memorial Moose Mainea Thoreau-WabankI FestIval Camden NAtIonal SNowMobile RIdE Each spring the Moosehead Lake Region hosts a month long The festival takes place in Greenville and around Moosehead Moose oN the RuN A yearly, somber, snowmobile ride to the wreckage site of celebration of the area’s favorite resident – The Moose! The Lake in July. This important three day cultural event helps On the Sunday of each Columbus Day weekend, runners the B-52 Stratofortress Bomber which crashed into Elephant events taking place during the time of year when MOOSE spread an awareness of Maine’s rich American Indian from near and far will line up and compete with each other Mountain in January 1963 during a training flight. The are most visible. This year’s Moose Mainea events include: history. The Natural Resource Education Center will have and the landscape. Always a great time with nice views of Moosehead Riders Snowmobile Club hosts this event as a the Moose River Canoe Race, Moosterpiece Craft Fair, several events and exhibits. Check out our website for Moosehead Lake and some good competition along the way! memorial to those who lost their lives in the crash. Moose Mainea Kid’s Fun Day, the Moosehead Lake Region further information. Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Moose Mainea Photo Contest and much more! Deck the Halls IcE Fishing Derby FridAy NIgHt “Deck the Halls” is the official kickoff to the Holiday Season wItH RIcky Craven • A Town Wide Yard Sale kicks off the start of Moose Gazebo coNcert Series in the Moosehead Lake Region. A great event for the entire The Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce in Mainea on May 14th. A Yard Sale list & map will be A Friday night favorite in the Moosehead Lake Region! Bring family, this year events include the Annual Deck the Halls conjunction with the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife available at the Greenville Town Office. For more your picnic blanket or lawn chair, a sweater in case of a lake Legion Breakfast, several great outdoor activities for the & Ricky Craven will host the Moosehead Lake Togue Ice information please contact Andrea Lane-Greenville breeze, and sunglasses to view one of the classic Moosehead children, a Holiday Bazaar, several great local restaurant Fishing Derby. A three day derby with great prizes for the Recreation Director 695-2421. sunsets, while enjoying the live musical entertainment luncheon specials, a Street Festival (including a petting zoo, three largest togue along with a Grand Door Prize and great • Natural Resource Education Center Program - NREC presented by very talented Maine artists. live music, holiday treats, sidewalk sales, demonstrations fish pool prizes! presents Moosetails with Regional IF&W Wildlife and much more), a visit by the Big Guy himself, the Annual Biologist Doug Kane providing an entertaining slide Deck the Halls Parade, Town Tree Lighting and to finish Forest HeritAgE DayS the evening, the Family Sock Hop. SNofest show and discussion about moose habits, habitat and Since 1991 a group of Moosehead Lake region individuals has Proof that the locals do not hibernate once the snow arrives. lore. Participants will also enjoy a demonstration of organized Forest Heritage Days. This two-day celebration, This year’s events include: the 100 Mile Sled Dog Race, moose calling, local artists interpretations of the Moose held annually in August, is dedicated to providing the public Christmas At Moosehead Family Fun Day, Snowmobile Parade & Bonfire, and the and Moose hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please check a singular opportunity to learn about the working forests of Come to our homes for the holiday! Plan on staying at one Moosehead Lake Region‘s Annual Chocolate Festival. the website for more details. Maine: the history, present practices, and what’s in store of the many Inns, B&Bs and Lodges with their beautiful for the future. decorations of the holiday • Chocolate Festival - A tantalizingly delicious event season. Also, check out sponsored by the Moosehead Lake Region Chamber 4tH Of JuLy the area’s many shops for of Commerce. A great afternoon for the whole family, The Moosehead Lake Region comes alive with the areas INternatIonal Sea Plane FLy-IN unique holiday gifts. This taking place in February, annually. Choose 12 samples celebration of Independence Day. We have a fun day The Fly-In occurs the weekend after Labor Day. The is a great way to spend from a selection of over 40 delectable chocolate delights. planned with games, a craft fair and food vendors in weekend consists of Float Plane competitions, educational the weekend away For the kids there is a special Children’s corner with Greenville, a parade will roll along the main streets in exhibits, the Moosehead Lake Region’s largest craft fair, lots and get a jump start on unique food, games and prizes. As always you can Greenville, and fireworks to finish off the