In December 2015, the Trust for Public Land purchased five properties in central Maine that provide outstanding access for hunting and fishing. The land totals at 2,730 acres in Embden, Burnham, Detroit, and Ripley and is the result of collaboration between the Trust for Public Land, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW), and Read More
Somerset County
Cold Stream Forest Project
The Cold Stream Forest Project represents some of the best wild brook trout habitat in Maine. It is a beautiful location near The Forks and West Forks and encompasses more than 8,000 acres of land and water bodies. This project protects Cold Stream, a highly valued brook trout water body along with eight wild brook Read More
Lake George Regional Park
In periodic surveys of recreational resources throughout Maine, the Department of Conservation (DOC) repeatedly identified a deficiency in west-central Maine where residents clearly needed more resources for water-based recreation. Seeking to fill this need, the Department searched for12 years before an ideal property came on the market–a former summer camp at the southern end of Read More
Dead River Public Reserved Land
Location: In and around Dead River Township, on the northern shore of Flagstaff Lake, Somerset County Description: The Dead River Public Reserved Land parcel is located on the northern shores of Flagstaff Lake. The parcel contains a popular fishing and camping spot called The Big Eddy below Long Falls Dam, as well as a number Read More
Holeb Public Reserved Land
Location: 25 miles east of Rockwood, Somerset County Description: The Holeb Public Reserved Land unit is comprised of 20,000 acres of land in western Maine. Many visitors enjoy the popular three-day canoe trip through Attean Pond and the Moose River. This trip includes both Class I and II rapids and a waterfall. Visitors are often Read More
Canaan Bog
Chosen By: Susan MacKenzie, former NRCM Board member Name of Place: Canaan Bog, Somerset County Location: Canaan carry-in boat launch, off Route 2 between Skowhegan and Pittsfield. Description: Long, narrow, winding waterway through a 200+/- acre bog. Passable by canoe or kayak, with some portages or pullovers on low beaver dams. Favorite Season(s) to Visit: Spring, Read More
Coburn Mountain
Chosen By: Stacie Haines, Membership Director Location: Jackman, Somerset County Description: The hiking trail follows an old logging road for a good portion of the way until it veers off through the woods for a steeper incline to the top. There is a heart-pounding tower climb at the top of the mountain. Activities: Hiking, wildlife Read More
Grand Falls
Chosen By: Karen Herold, NRCM Board Member Location: Dead River Township, Somerset County Description: A 40-foot waterfall on the Dead River, five miles below Flagstaff Lake Activities: Gawking! Fishing at the pool and riffles below. Canoeing the flatwater from Long Falls Dam on Flagstaff Lake to a take-out above these falls, or skiing, hiking or Read More
Lake George Regional Park
Chosen By: Patty Hager, NRCM Board Member Location: Skowhegan, Somerset County, right off Route 2 between Skowhegan and Canaan Description: Lovely lake and 320-acre day-use park consisting of woods owned by the state and administered by the Lake George Corporation. Activities: Swimming, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, walking/running, picnicking Favorite Season(s) to Visit: Summer and fall Why It’s Special: There Read More
