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 Spring
is in the air in The Forks Area, Maine. Ice is
melting, The trees are budding. The early wildflowers are opening
in the woods. The songbirds are coming home. April 1 brings
the beginning of fishing
season. Brook Trout, Salmon, Bass all are waiting for you. Consider
hiking our many
trails, visit Moxie Falls, or climb the Appalachian Trail up
Pleasant Pond Mountain. Discover Mosquito and Bald Mountains.
Day hikes to
the top are great with spectacular views of the western mountains.
Deer and Moose and other wildlife are moving and Eagles and
Osprey are flying overhead. Great photo opportunities often
occur. Whitewater rafting,
kayaking,
canoeing
all begin. Melting ice and spring runoffs make for some wild
fun on the Kennebec and Dead Rivers. Many different types of
lodging and
dining are available
locally, from Bed and Breakfasts, to full service Inn's, to
motels and condominiums, to camping
at Campgrounds. Come join us and share a Spring you will always
remember.
 Summer
in The Forks Area, Maine is full of long, lazy days. Beautiful
sunshine, 80 degree weather. Bring your suntan lotion and float
down a wild river. Canoeing,
Whitewater Rafting,
Kayaking,
and fishing
all belong in the Kennebec and Dead Rivers. Fishing
is also great in the surrounding ponds such as Moxie, and Indian
Pond. The surrounding mountains are beautiful to explore by
hiking, Mt.
Biking, or Rock
Climbing. Many different types of lodging
and dining are
available locally, from Bed and Breakfasts, to full service
Inn's, to motels, housekeeping cabins, and condominiums, to
camping at
Campgrounds. Come join us and create a Summer vacation you will
always remember.
Fall in The Forks Area, Maine has the best of all the seasons.
The days are sunny, long and lazy; the nights are cool; a perfect
combination for that hiking
and camping
trip you've been planning. The trees are turning their colors,
oranges, reds, purples all blended over the hillsides.  Leaf
Peeping is at it's best. Whitewater
rafting continues into October with the last run on
the Dead River being the first weekend in October. Runs on the
Kennebec River continue longer into October. Kayaking
and canoeing continues long into October. Hunting
season begins with Black Bear and bow season for Deer; followed
by Moose season and regular Deer season. Upland Birds and duck
season are also throughout the fall. Many different types of
lodging and
dining are available
locally, from Bed and Breakfasts, to full service Inn's, to
motels, housekeeping cabins, and condominiums to camping at
Campgrounds. Come join us for a special Fall season.
Winter in The Forks Area, Maine is the winter enthusiast's playground.
Snowmobiling,
X-country
Skiing, Snowshoeing
are all actively enjoyed. 110 miles of groomed snowmobile trails
makes The Forks area is a destination spot for your winter fun.
We interconnect with the 12,000 miles of Maine's ITS Trails.
Many different types of lodging
and dining are
available locally from Bed and Breakfasts, to full service Inn's,
to motels, housekeeping cabins, and condominiums. Come join
us for a WINTER you will always remember.
The Forks Area Chamber of Commerce and The Kennebec Scenic Snow
Riders would like to thank the following land owners for the
use of their land during the snowmobiling season.
Plum Creek
Central Maine Power
Wagner Forest Products
International Paper
& participating local landowners
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