Highlands Activity Archives

Loons on Millinocket Lake on Wildlife Tour with New England Outdoor Center NEOC Millinocket Maine 2

Wildlife Tours at NEOC: Looking for Moose and More in the Highlands of Maine

Wildlife tours at NEOC, the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket are a great way to explore the wilderness and hopefully see some amazing animals. Whether you're into birdwatching or you're looking for the illusive moose of Maine, boat and van tours of the Highlands around Baxter State Park and Millinocket are a great way to enjoy the area.

Freshwater Mussel on beach at Lily Bay State Park Moosehead Lake Greenville Maine 2

Activities / Sights Maine Highlands

Lily Bay State Park on Moosehead Lake: Swimming, Paddling and More

Lily Bay State Park in Greenville is a great place to either swim or get out onto Moosehead Lake. With the shoreline trail, boat launches, camping and more, see what you'll find here at this beautiful state park in the Highlands of Maine.

Bull Moose on Pond with Northeast Whitewater Moose Tours Greenville Maine 1

Maine Highlands Nature and Wildlife

Backroads Moose Tour with Northeast Whitewater in Greenville

Doing a backroads moose tour in Greenville, Maine is an awesome way to get out into nature and spot the elusive and AMAZING moose of the Highlands. See what the private and group van tour to find moose is like and how you can add a moose tour to your trip to Maine.

Rob Taylor in Audubon Taxidermy Exhibit LC Bates Natural History Museum Hinkley Maine 1

Activities / Sights Maine Highlands

LC Bates Natural History Museum: Totally Unexpected and Fascinating

The LC Bates Natural History Museum on the way to Moosehead Lake from Portland is one of the most unusual curiosity museums we've been to. A fascinating place that feels more like a fictional science lab or mysterious library, the Bates Natural History museum is a must-stop on a Maine road trip.

Kineo Shuttle Ferry from Rockwood to Mount Kineo State Park Moosehead Lake Greenville Maine 4

Activities / Sights Maine Highlands

Visiting Mount Kineo State Park: a Unique Hiking Destination on Moosehead Lake

Mount Kineo State Park in the middle of Moosehead Lake is a really cool, beautiful place to visit when you're in Greenville. Accessible by a small shuttle boat or a long drive, there are very few people out here and the hikes to the top of Mount Kineo are incredible. Top pick for visiting the Highlands!

Big Niagara Falls in Baxter State Park Millinocket Maine 5

Activities / Sights Maine Highlands

Baxter State Park: the Ultimate Hiking Destination in the Maine Highlands

Visiting Baxter State Park for a few days is one of the best hiking trips you can plan in Maine. Even if you're not looking for hiking trails, but maybe kayaking and canoeing, Baxter State Park is a wonderful destination, particularly in fall.

Cow Moose in pond in Kokadjo Moosehead Lake Maine 1

Activities / Sights Maine Highlands

Canoe Moose Tours with Northeast Whitewater in Greenville, Maine

One of the most beautiful ways to see a moose in Maine is through a canoe moose tour. Wildlife goes where it wants to, but doing a guided tour with Northeast Whitewater to look for moose is a special, sort of trip. See what to expect and how to plan a wildlife watching expedition in Greenville, Maine.