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All-Terrain
Vehicle Riding
The
name of the ATV club is "Camp-2 Trail Riders."
This Club was established in July of 1994. All the trails
are clearly marked with signs provided to the Club by the
State of Maine. ATV signs are usually red and white. There
are two woods trails.
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Biking
The
Rangeley area offers some great Mountain Biking. The terrain is
mountainous and the views are fantastic. You'll experience single
and double track, gravel roads, logging roads and wilderness
riding. You'll find (and go through) streams, ponds, deep forests,
and open fields and see wildlife in their natural habitat.
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Birding
The
Rangeley area is a wonderful place to see birds and other
wildlife. Because we have such a diverse set of ecosystems within
a huge wilderness area, just about any bird that comes to the
northeast can be found, even those that are rare and
endangered.
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Boating
The
Rangeley Lakes Region offers a variety of boating opportunities.
Large lakes such as Rangeley, Flagstaff, Mooselookmeguntic,
Richardson and Aziscohos can take days to explore. Smaller ponds,
streams, and rivers can offer more solitude and are great canoe or
small boat waters.
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Camping,
Year-round
Camping
opportunities abound in the Rangeley Lakes...
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Canoeing/Kayaking
Day
trips and 3-5 Day trips are exciting. The thrill of a lifetime
awaits you on the CUPSUPTIC RIVER, MAGALLOWAY RIVER, KENNEBAGO
RIVER, DEAD RIVER - NORTH BRANCH, and of course the beautiful
Rangeley Lakes!
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Fishing
The
Rangeley Lakes Region is an accessible wilderness as vast as
it is beautiful. It is the home of world-class brook trout
and landlocked salmon fishing in sparkling lakes, ponds,
streams, and rivers surrounded by forest-clad mountains, a
place of such extraordinary beauty that the angler does well
to attend to his fishing.
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Golf
There
are two golf courses available, an 18-hole course off Mingo Loop
Road between Rangeley and Oquossoc and a newly-constructed
nine-hole course on the Dallas Hill Road.
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Hiking/Nature
Trails
Many
trails along the Appalachian Mountain Range, Saddleback, Spotted,
and West Kennebago Mountains to name a few.
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Hunting
Whether you
are a bird hunter, moose hunter, or deer hunter, the Rangeley area
offers those willing to work a little a good hunt. Partridge are
usually plentiful, with the exception of some down years (a normal
cyclical thing). They can be found.
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Recreational
Programs
The
Town of Rangeley offers a wide variety of recreation programs
through the Parks and Recreation Department. Schedules are offered
each summer, fall, winter, and spring. Tours, lessons, crafts,
sports, games, trips, and classes are planned to appeal to all
ages and abilities.
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Scenic
Drives
Plenty
of scenic drives year round. You're apt to see a moose.
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Skeet
& Trap
The
Rangeley Region Skeet and Trap Association shoots at their Bald
Mountain range in Oquossoc each Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
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Skiing
- Alpine
Saddleback
Ski Area gives you big mountain adventure on peaks stretching to
over 4,000 feet. If you hike, walk, run, climb, ski, snowboard,
snowshoe, or slide, Saddleback is designed for family fun and
enjoyment for all ages and abilities.
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Skiing
- Nordic
The
RANGELEY CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB trail system totals 65 kilometers
made up of several interconnecting loops. These loops wind through
pristine forests, with intermittent fields and broad panoramic
vistas. The result is a beautiful system of trails with terrain to
accommodate skiers of all skill levels.
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Sliding/Tobagganing
You
have the kids and you want to get outside and do something fun
that won't cost much. Get or bring some inexpensive sleds, inner
tubes, or a toboggan; and find a good hill. For the real thrill
seekers, the Mingo Springs Golf Course has several excellent long
hills. More...(click)
Snowshoeing
Because
of the abundance of hiking trails in the area, it is also a
wonderful place to snowshoe. Practically anyone can snowshoe
safely, with very little practice. Snowshoes are recommended if
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Snowmobiling
Rangeley
offers approximately 150 miles of groomed trails, which connects
with hundreds of more miles of trails maintained by other area
clubs. The Rangeley trails are maintained with three large
tractors and groomed daily as the season progresses.
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Swimming
The
cool, clean waters of the Rangeley Region offer many enjoyable
swimming opportunities. Public swimming areas are found at
Lakeside Park in Rangeley Village and at the Rangeley Lakes State
Park. More...(click)
Tennis
The
Rangeley Region is fortunate to have town-maintained,
free-of-charge tennis courts available to the public at Lakeside
Park in Rangeley Village and at the Oquossoc Park in Oquossoc
Village. More...(click)
Wildlife
Viewing
Wildlife
viewing in the area can take several interesting forms.
There are also some basic rules that one must follow: When
spotting a moose, don't stop in the middle of the road with
all four doors open. Do not pick up or disturb any
wildlife.
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