The Dead River was dammed in the 1950s to create Flagstaff Lake as a water storage facility for hydro power at a time when citizens had little to say about the demise of their village, farms, & life as they knew it on the north side of Bigelow Mountain. Betty Wyman was a girl at the time, & she visited WSKI with her son, Eustis/Stratton selectman Jay Wyman, to share memories of growing up in the western mountains of Maine, before there was skiing, & before there was a Flagstaff Lake. [Read more…]
Northern Forest Canoe Trail; way more than just a long distance paddle!
We chatted with the Executive Director of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Karrie Thomas, about the who, what, when and where of the NFCT. The trail passes just north of Sugarloaf and is much more than just a long distance paddle. Check out the details in the videos… [Read more…]
The Pines Market can be your one stop shop in Eustis…
The Pines Market, a full grocery store, area information, outdoor clothing and supplies, food to go, non ethanol gas and much more! Right on the trail and the shore of Flagstaff lake, it’s your must stop during any season. We stopped by and talked with some snowmobilers as well as Arnold Trail Snowmobile president, Johnny Morris to find out whats up out on the trails… [Read more…]
The Plaza Cove Marina; another option to enjoy the Stratton Plaza
Out on Flagstaff lake and feeling a bit of a rumble in your stomach? Maybe you’ve got a thirst for a cold beverage? Well head on over to the west end of the lake and tie your boat up at the Plaza Cove Marina and a short 1 minute walk will bring you to the friendly folks at the Stratton Plaza. Awesome! [Read more…]
Go for a Paddle! South Branch, Dead river outlet
A nice easily accessible spot to take your canoe, kayak or paddle board. Launch your boat at the boat launch in Stratton off rt 27. Paddle left, or West, heading up the river. After a couple miles the river gets too shallow or the current too strong to continue. Paddle back to the boat launch the same way you came… [Read more…]
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