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Moosehead Lake Maine Nature Vacation Travel in The Moosehead Lake Region - New England Lake Vacations

Moosehead Lake, Maine in New England offers Four Season Maine nature vacation outdoor recreation and adventure. Enjoy a Maine lake vacation year round - winter, spring, summer of fall with nature tours, Moose tours, moose trips, beautiful Maine State Parks, scenic hiking, whitewater rafting and kayaking, Maine skiing, Maine snowmobiling - plus more!
It's easy to see why lake vacations in Maine in The Moosehead Lake Region has become a popular New England nature travel destination. Lake vacations in The Moosehead Lake Region offers visitors many nature tourism activities and a wide variety of natural mountain wonders to discover. The Maine Moose is a big attraction and wildlife watching is one of greatest natural attractions as they outnumber the people 3:1 here. The unspoiled beauty of Moosehead Lake, green forests, mountain landscapes, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, waterfalls and rivers attract nature vacation lovers and eco tourists from all over the world. The Moosehead Lake Region of Maine is the ultimate New England vacation lake travel destination for lake vacations, nature vacations and wilderness retreats. All year 'round, you'll find many opportunities for exploring and enjoying the natural wonders of the Moosehead Lake Region. Besides beautiful Moosehead Lake at our doorstep, we are located within minutes to a few hours’ drive of many historic, scenic and recreational attractions. Read on to learn more about the many Maine vacation travel possibilities you’ll have when you visit the Moosehead Lake Region. When you stay as our guest at The Cozy Moose, we’ll be glad to help you plan your Maine vacation, outdoor recreation adventure, or romantic getaway.

About Moosehead Lake Region
This majestic Maine vacation lake is forty miles long by approximately 20 miles wide (64 x 32 km). Moosehead Lake is the largest single body of fresh water in New England. Offering over 400 miles (640 km) of shoreline, this pristine lake supports magnificent wildlife viewing opportunities. It’s home to an array of waterfowl and songbirds,including loons, hawks, and bald eagles. Abundant fauna include moose, deer, otter, beaver, bobcat, and many other species. Mount Kineo, located about a mile (1.6 km) across Moosehead Lake from Rockwood, towers nearly 800 feet (240 m) above the water's surface. Rich in history and folklore, Mt. Kineo in Rockwood makes for a great day-trip. A ferry provides transportation to the mountain, where you can enjoy hiking or play a scenic round of golf.

Maine Hiking -Mt. Katahdin and Nearby Maine State Parks
Mt. Katahdin rises over 5,200 feet (1,580 m) in Baxter State Park. The mountain is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail (which passes close to Greenville), and offers spectacular views, hiking trails and adventure travel opportunities. Many Cozy Moose guests plan day trips or mini-nature vacations to Baxter Maine State Park, whose borders contain 46 mountain peaks and ridges, and 175 miles (281 km) of trails. Baxter State Park's rugged beauty is a total escape. Wildlife and birds thrive amongst the variety of orchids, ferns, and plant life throughout the park. Closer to home, Lily Bay, Maine State Park, just minutes from The Cozy Moose, offers a variety of excellent hiking trails and cross country ski trails for you to explore. Borestone Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary is also nearby and offers wildlife exhibits, excellent bird watching, a scenic nature trail and historical artifacts. If your looking for a great mountain vacation, the Moosehead Lake Region is sure to please.

Greenville Maine Travel Attractions
Greenville is the gateway to the entire Moosehead Lake region and the North Woods. The town of Greenville has something for everyone, including local crafts, gift shops, antiques, museums, and a variety of dining experiences. At the Moosehead Historical Society and the Moosehead Marine Museum, you’ll learn about the region’s unique natural and cultural heritage. The Historical Society holds Maine’s second-largest collection of Native American artifacts. At the Moosehead Marine Museum, you'll enjoy learning how Moosehead Lake has shaped the history of our region, then experience some of that history by taking a leisurely lake cruise on the restored steamer Katahdin.

No New England travel experience is complete without a sampling of local cuisine. Greenville is home to several restaurants offering American and international menus and styles from carry out pizza to fine dining. However, Cozy Moose guests who prefer to relax and eat in can shop at our local Greenville grocery store, then prepare your meals using our fully equipped kitchens set up for meal preparations for families, and outside gas grills and picnic tables.

For guests who prefer not to cook during their stay, meal services and catering are available. Relax on your Maine vacation and let someone else do the cooking for you.

Enjoy Maine Lake Vacations and Nature Tours – All Four Seasons
For four-season outdoor fun and adventure in New England, a lake vacation in Maine can’t be beat. Throughout the year, Maine vacationing in the Moosehead Lake region provides an abundance of outdoor recreational activities, including fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking and golf. Maine nature vacation travel tourism opportunities include Maine nature tours and moose safaris, horseback riding, and float-plane tours.The area also boasts many scenic mountain vacation hiking trails (including the famed Appalachian Trail) and nearby waterfalls.

Maine moose safaris have become one of the most popular Maine Nature recreational activities in the Moosehead Lake Region. Various moose safari tours are available from a scenic boat cruise and moose safari to private guided moose tours with Maine Registered Guides. We offer private guided Maine moose tours and nature trips that depart from our lake cabins giving you the ultimate nature trip experience available in The Moosehead Lake Region.

In the Spring, watch the awesome awakening of nature as wildflowers and fiddleheads emerge from the ground, a variety of birds return to our area, and fishing for salmon and trout lures many to our lake and streams. Enjoy a half day Maine Fishing Trip with a professional fishing guide partner. Explore the Moosehead Maine birding trails and take advantage of great moose watching opportunities in the spring as the moose come out of the woods along the roadsides in the Moosehead Lake Region. Click here for Maine vacation travel information on Maine Spring Trips

During Summer all of nature beckons, as Moosehead Lake is the ultimate Maine travel lake vacation destination. Explore lake and mountains or day-tour the region in search of antiques, history and wildlife. Rent a canoe or kayak or book a Maine Kayak Trip or Maine Whitewater Rafting trip with Northeast Guide Service based in Greenville offering guests to Moosehead Lake Region local Maine River Trips and adventures, and discover Moosehead Lake first-hand.

On crisp Autumn days, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of fall foliage from your Cozy Moose cabin, or take a relaxing, scenic drive around the historic Moosehead Lake Region. Fall hunting and fishing seasons are tops in The Moosehead Lake Region, and we can point you to the best local guides and outfitters.

For Maine Winter vacation fun, The Moosehead Lake Region offers something for everyone. Cozy Moose offers snowmobile rentals (plus direct access from your Cozy Moose cabin to the extensive Moosehead Lake snowmobile trail system. Many guests enjoy Moosehead Lake Ice Fishing, snowshoeing, dog sled nature tours, Nordic skiing, cross country skiing, and ice skating. Plus, for downhill skiing fans, the slopes of Big Squaw Mountain are just 8 miles (13 km) away. Let us help you plan a perfect New England winter vacation in Maine.

Let The Cozy Moose be your Maine vacation travel headquarters for your New England lake vacation getaway. We offer fully appointed and cozy lake cabins, a sandy lakeside beach for swimming, a private dock for boating and fishing, and a grassy play area for recreation and picnics. We can rent you a boat, canoe or kayak so you can fish and explore the Moosehead Lake Region. We can also help you arrange nature vacation Maine adventure tours, photography expeditions, and sporting excursions through experienced local guides and outfitters. Call The Cozy Moose at 207-695-0242 for Moosehead Lake vacation planning assistance.