Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Fall Foliage Scenic Drive - Lakes and Leaves Maine
Maine is one of the most forested state in the nation, with over 17 million hectares of natural beauty, hiking, summer and fall foliage scenic view drives.This is andmagnificent trip through Maine. A ruggedenvironment of dense forests and mountain guide terrain.The is magnificent in summer, but without losing season.The way fallfoliage follows a cycle 218 kilometers west-central west coast of Mainealong Moosehead lake bottom, and then with runsparallel ' wooded banks of the Kennebec River. It'sbest tested over several days instead of excursiontrip one day, and lodging reservations are recommended during the fall foliage season.Let thepopular 's start ... In the first part of the tour winds its way toward the entrance of Greenville, on the southern tip of Moosehead Lake. Beginthe Tour in the town of Skowhegan by taking Route 150 to Route151 in Athens. Follow Route 151 West to Newport, where you'llpick to Route 7 to Dover-Foxcroft.Take Route 6 to Guilford, then follow Route 6 / 15 North Greenville toGreenville.At stop and relax a while. Greenville is a hub for those seeking the pastimes of hunting, fishing, hiking andboating in the area. It is also home to a number of area.One attraction attractionsin that is 110 foot SS Katahdin, a popularsteamship that cruises Moosehead Lake during the summer andthrough fall foliage. Start in the middle of rising Greenville.A 20 miles east of Greenville door beautifulGulf do. This is an amazing 3 miles along the throat, withwaterfalls, chutes, deep pools, and walls 300feet high in some places. The hike is especially scenic during fallfoliage. For those spreading this scenic drive through multipledays this is a must-do part trip.The Greenville area also boasts splendid hikes along the Appalachian theclose by Trail.If going to spend the night then the possibility offersyour Greenville best for presentation. The route continues along the scenic route 6 / 15 passing Big Ski SquawMountain and the left, and winding along the lake shore theMoosehead the village of Rockwood. AtRockwood Once all the water from the mountain Kineowith meet the increasing imposition of the maximum of more than 700 meters from the deepestpoint in Moosehead Lake. Follow Route 6 / 15 and head west to Jackman. This 30-mileportion the scenic road is completely deserted of Maine. Seek opportunities to stop and admire the views fallfoliage summer or in the hills and landscapes through thelakes viewpoints and lagoons along the south of Jackman road.Just Route 6 / 15 will connect with Route 201 and follow it Route 201 South to the forks along the National Scenic Byway.Jackman is a center for shipping, famous for 42 miles Moose RiverBow Trip. The canoe trip takes two days or more and is afavorite of outdoor enthusiasts. And "one of the several remainingwilderness canoe trips in the north-east, and organizes local arerun visits operators.Continue in Route 201 south to The Forks, where andde Kennebec rivers meet. Forks is the basis for popular andawe inspiring whitewater rafting in the two rivers.A few miles west of Forks is Moxie Falls, 90 meters OFTHE highest waterfalls in New England. On the scenic route continues south on Route 201 to Bingham. Thisstretch road follows the Kennebec River in Caratunk, offering magnificent views over the river and surrounding mountains, and is one of the best sections of this fall foliage tour.Follow Route 201 back to Skowhegan to complete the journey.
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