Secluded creeks and streams flow throughout the Kennebec Valley Region.
A long-abandoned car rests in the woods outside Bingham.
ATV's are a fun way to experience the outdoors in the Kennebec Valley.
Wild blackberries picked along the trail.
The Maine Huts & Trails system welcomes skiers and snowshoers.
The Kennebec Valley Region has long served as a paradise among those seeking natural beauty and outdoors adventure. Hunters, hikers, and fishermen have long enjoyed the woods and waters of this region, but more recently it has drawn rafters, kayakers, snowmobilers and ATV riders.
Many aquatic activities are centered on the mighty Kennebec River, which flows through the region. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular along certain stretches, and numerous companies specialize in these exciting pursuits. Some also offer lodging and dining.
The region is hugely popular among those who wish to explore the outdoors by ATV and snowmobile, as well on snowshoes and skis. In warmer weather, boating and paddling can be enjoyed on the many lakes and ponds, such as Wyman Lake and Moxie Pond.
This somber memorial to the 1963 crash of a military plane can be accessed by ATV, snowmobile, car, truck, or on foot.
Many consider this town to be the gateway to the North Maine woods, which makes it a great place to launch an ATV ride!
Hungry ATV riders in the Kennebec Valley Region should find their way to this unassuming eatery just off the trail in Brighton, Maine.
You don’t have to travel to the Alps to enjoy an exciting hut-to-hut Nordic skiing and snowshoeing adventure. It’s available close by in Maine’s breathtaking backcountry!
The Bingham Wind Farm is the largest wind-power project in Maine, and makes for a fun—if somewhat surreal—ATV destination.