More than twenty outings are included in this paddling guide to the rivers, ponds, and lakes of the Western Maine mountains and foothills. Seasoned Registered Maine Guide Doug Dunlap had paddled all of these routes multiple times and provides information for full day and overnight trips, as well as short paddles. Also included are practical advice and tips, safety information, maps and put-in and take-out locations, and information on wildlife that can be seen in the area, historic locations, and scenic areas.

These 32 nature tours highlight the wildlife plants and landforms of this vibrant region Many tours include a Boot Print that describes a scenic hiking trail or nature walk near the featured waterway

A paddling guide to the rivers, ponds, and lakes of the Western Maine mountains and foothills by a seasoned Registered Maine Guide. More than twenty outings are included, with full day and overnight trips, as well as short paddles. Also included are practical advice and tips, safety information, maps and put-in and take-out locations, and information on wildlife that can be seen in the area, historic locations, and scenic areas.

The mountains and foothills of western Maine are a hiker's paradise, featuring some of the finest hiking terrain in the Eastern United States. Join Registered Maine Guide Doug Dunlap on more than two dozen excursions. Hikes range from quiet stream-side rambles and waterfall hikes to gut-busting ascents to high peaks with breezy open summits. There are short walks that will take an hour or less, and there are day-long treks, all rounded out with maps, practical tips and safety advice, and even suggestions for hiking with kids and dogs.

For people planning an Allagash trip, The Allagash Guide provides information about what to take, how much time you will need, where to start, what to do about your vehicle, campsites and much more. The equipment and food lists in the book are extensive and will allow youto make up your own lists with the confidence that nothing needed will be left behind. This book will make you an Allagash expert the first time out.

The 39 outings—waterfall adventures, foothills and forest hikes, and streamside and lakeside rambles--in this guide make for a perfect introduction to the wilderness of Western Maine. Most of the hikes are between a half-mile and two miles in length, so they're just right for those looking for a quick trip or for families or older adults looking for a less strenuous outing..Also included are practical advice, tips, and maps to keep you on course.

The mountains and foothills of western Maine can be truly a winter wonderland, featuring some of the finest winter terrain in the Eastern United States. Join Registered Maine Guide Doug Dunlap on thirty-four excursions for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or both, from quiet forest and lakeside treks to mountain ascents. Included are trips on groomed trails at outdoor centers such as Rangeley Lakes Trail Center and Sugarloaf Outdoor Center that also offer rentals and lessons; as well as routes in wild lands, such as Bigelow Preserve. It's all rounded out with maps, photographs, and practical tips on everything from winter safety to proper gear to bringing children or the family dog along. There's even information on forging your own trail and traveling at night by moonlight.

The foothills of western Maine, specifically in the Farmington and Wilton regions are rife with path and trails just begging to be explored on foot. The wilderness walks in this guide are just right for those who don't have the time or energy for a longer or more strenuous hike, making them perfect for families with older or younger members. The twenty outings lead walkers along lakes, rivers, and forests and include waterfalls and prime wildlife viewing areas. The routes can be used for daily exercise or as a connected series of outings for a more wide-ranging experience. Included are maps, practical tips and safety advice, and suggestions for walking with kids and dogs.

Offering over 250 miles of flat-water creeks or rivers and 20 ponds or lakes, this guide provides a fun way to explore Western New York.

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