Western Lakes/Mountains welcome canoeing, kayaking, and paddling

Bigelow Preserve

Route 27 Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 Phone: 207-778-8231

Set on 35,027 acres, this preserve is along Flagstaff Lake. There are numerous mountains within the preserves. Extensive trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing are for experienced hikers and skiers. There is also swimming, paddling, fishing, and hunting. Snowmobile trails travers the park.

Mount Blue State Park

Weld, ME Phone: 207-585-2347

This park along the shores of Lake Webb features activities throughout the year. Warmer weather visitors will enjoy fishing, swimming, canoeing, and hiking trails. In the winter, trails are open for both cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. A public campground is available.

Rangeley Lake State Park

Rangeley, ME Phone: 207-864-3858

Small state park features fishing and swimming areas, canoeing, and snowmobile trails in the winter. There is public camping available.

Sebago Lake State Park

Route 302 Naples, ME Phone: 207-693-6613

This 1,300-acre park features relaxation on beautiful Sebago Lake. Visitors will enjoy fishing, boating, canoeing, and swimming on the lake. There is a public campsite available. Open May 1-Oct. 15 for full use. Wintertime trails are available for cross-country skiers.

White Mountain National Forest

Bethel, ME Phone: 207-824-2134

Although most of this forest is in New Hampshire, this portion of the forest features camping areas, hiking trails, fishing, and canoeing. Cross-country ski trails are available in the winter.