Wassataquoik Kayak Trip

The “Put-in” point for this trip begins at a small boat launch site in the heart of Maine Woods and Waters National Monument in T3 R8 WELS township. Wassataquoik Stream runs southeast in the township beginning near North Turner Mountain along a stretch of Maine Public Reserved Lands. The six mile trip ends in another…

Cathance River Preserve

The Cathance River Preserve is one of several preserves in Sagadahoc County.  Managed by the nonprofit Cathance River Education Alliance, it features summer camps, educational programs, and research.  Its Ecology Center is a learning facility that is itself a model of ecological sensitivity. Located in Topsham, the preserve offers several trails available from dawn to…

T3 R11 WELS

Ripogenus Gorge

This township is located east of the southern portion of Baxter State Park.  Both the Golden Road and the West Branch of the Penobscot River span its width.  Ripogenus Dam, Lake, and Gorge are major geographic features. [See related Chesuncook]                              …

Holeb Township

Holeb was and is a place for harvesting forest products. Amos A. Logging crews and camps were here and in the 19th century. See photos. Most of the shores on Attean and Holeb Ponds, and a significant length of the Moose River including Holeb Falls, lie within the Maine Public Reserved Lands. Canoe trips are frequent.