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Border Trail, Trail 81, Limestone, Van Buren
Border Trail between Maine and New Brunswick, Trail 81, the “Border Trail”, travels through the forest directly along the International boundary between our two nations. And it’s as easy for for snowmobilers to cross over that line as moving to the other side of the trail! If you’re heading north, you’re mostly on the Canadian… Read more
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Double Eagle II Balloon Site, Presque Isle
Commemorating the flight of the Double Eagle II, the first manned hot-air balloon to make a Trans-Atlantic crossing. The park was created on the exact site from which Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman launched their balloon in 1978; the balloon landed in Miseray, France. The flight of the Double Eagle II has been… Read more
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Quad County Locks, Springfield, Pine Tree Store, Grand Lakes Steam (GLS)
The Pine Tree Store was built in the 1940’s and has continued as a small general store. Great Deli counter and gas on site. The value of the salmon in the area was recognized early on. In 1868, Commissioners of Fisheries in Maine and Massachusetts collected eggs and matured them in a spring in the… Read more
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Lakeview Restaurant, St. Agatha
It is on ITS 83 in St. Agatha. Restaurant with a lounge. Gas is just at the bottom on the hill heading towards the lake. https://www.lakeviewrestaurant.biz/ Restaurant is comprise of a lounge with full service bar, a patio with breathtaking views of Long Lake while you enjoy mouthwatering selection from our appetizer and beverage menus. 9 Lakeview Drive… Read more
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Shin Pond Village, Mount Chase
Shin Pond Village is a family-operated recreational facility located just 15 miles from the North entrance of Baxter State Park. We offer campsites, cottages, guest suites, and multiple homes on Lower Shin Pond. Our Main Building features; a general store, restaurant, bar, gift shop, laundromat, and the “Loon’s Nest” guest area with satellite TV &… Read more
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Trains, Eagle Lake
Abandoned Eagle Lake Trains The Eagle Lake and West Branch Railroad operated the two large engines from 1927-1933. On an average week, the engines and their 12 cars hauled more than 6,500 cords of pulpwood along the tracks to the West Branch watershed. The railroad was the brainchild of Edouard “King” LaCroix and brought wood for the paper-making… Read more
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Mile Marker 1, Fort Kent, Route 1
Fort Kent, In town trail. On the West side of the Boarder Crossing. Don’t try to drive your sled right in front of the monument on the brick pathway because carbines will ruin it. The way the guy has his sleds in the picture is perfect! They try to keep it plowed out. Read more
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Loring Air Force Base, Caribou
If coming from caribou take 89 off the railroad bed. Stay on 89 you will come to a intersection you will see a big yellow sign says Bunker Inn on the top of the sign (can’t miss it, ha ha). Take that left, there that’s it your on the base Club trail 100A and 81A… Read more
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Eureka Hall Restaurant, Stockholm
5 School St, Stockholm, ME 04783 tel- 1 207-896-5868 Right on the trail in Stockholm, 83/105. Check face book page for current hours. History on the building can be found here – http://swedishcolony.mainememory.net/page/264/display.html Read more
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Matagamon Wilderness Cabin and Store, Mount Chase
Regular Gas, Convince store with deli counter and tables, and Cabins. The food here is amazing, Fresh bread!!! Located in Patten, Maine 04765, tel – (207) 446-4635. They are located at the ‘back’ entrance to Baxter State Park. http://matagamon.com/ Located on 85, east of Mount Chase. Read more