This is the destination for the outdoors enthusiast. Taking in the state capitol of Augusta, this region is famous for the Kennebec River and access to the Appalachian Trail.

In the mild months, some of the best fishing, hunting, hiking and mountain climbing in the country is right here in Kennebec & Moose River Valley.

This is the rural Maine of history and history abounds. The beautiful villages and towns which dot the area are bursting with museums and shops and historical colonial and Native American sites.

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Bicycle paths, some of which follow the Kennebec River for superior wildlife spotting, wind through the region and connect you to some of the most fascinating destinations in the area. Moose River is one of the best true wilderness canoe trips in the country.

In the Spring, whitewater rafting through the Kennebec Gorge is considered some of the most exciting and spectacular in the world.

Autumn brings in picture-postcard foliage - mile after mile of some of the most beautiful, natural settings in New England.

If you're looking to experience nature in the great outdoors, Kennebec and the Moose River Valley is the destination for you.