Rangeley, Maine

True to its name, this miniature waterfall cascades from the Sandy River and is grand in its own right. The Small Falls area includes clean facilities, picnic tables, a relaxing swimming hole and a hike trail with routes for even the most modest of climbers.

Go camping, picnicking or take a dip in the cool lake at Rangeley Lake State Park. The park has 50 individual campsites, two group campsites and a camping area playground. They also have boat launch areas and hiking grounds so you can explore the land and the waters.

Get a view of Rangeley's lakes and rugged shores with a ride on a seaplane. Acadian Seaplanes will work with you to ensure you have the experience you desire. Also, it is likely that you will have the opportunity to get an aerial view of some of Maine's majestic elk.

Climb aboard the "Oquossoc Lady" and take a tour of Rangeley's lakes. Each cruise includes wildlife watching, as well as historical overviews of the region. Look, learn, and live it up on this exhilarating cruise.

The importance of Rangeley as a provider of timber dates back to a pre-colonial era, when Native American inhabitants of the region utilized the trees to build their homes and canoes. The Maine Forestry Museum opened in the 1970s and chronicles the evolution of the logging industry throughout the centuries.

This little berry is a big deal in Maine. The Blueberry Festival is an annual event occurring in late August that allows visitors to participate in special activities, as well as sample some local wares that include jams and pastries made with blueberries.