Maine & Acadia National Park - Western Maine (PDF Chapter)
This is the Western Maine chapter from Lonely Planet’s Maine & Acadia National Park guidebook.
Western Maine receives far fewer visitors than the coast, which thrills the outdoorsy types who love its dense forests and solitary peaks just the way they are. While much of the land is still wilderness, there are some notable settlements.
- take a scenic drive through Grafton Notch State Park, then hike up to lofty lookouts
- maps
- admire the scenery from Height of Land, one of Maine’s best viewpoints
- transport
- spend the day hiking and canoeing in Sebago Lake State Park, followed by some storytelling around the campfire
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Bridgton, Bethel, Rangeley Lake.
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