Sugarloaf Maine
The “string of pearls” along the Carrabassett River, & the peaks of Sugarloaf, Bigelow & Crocker Mountains in view throughout the course, promised to make the new Sugarloaf golf course a champion’s delight right from the start. Always beautiful, always challenging, & ranked #1 in the State of Maine year after year since its beginning, the opening of the course was an exciting moment when Carrabassett added golf to the choice of actvities available in our region.
Weekend summer action at the Mountain includes scenic chairlift rides & the exciting zipline, right through fall foliage season. Tours last for roughly one hour, & feature five different lines up to 260 feet in length, with riders reaching top speeds of nearly 25 miles per hour. Minimum Height: at least three feet tall, all riders must be at least 60 lbs & no more than 275 lbs, FMI: Call 1.800.THE.LOAF or go to www.sugarloaf.com Enjoy the ride and be sure to bring your camera. When in our area, it’s a must-do!!! [Read more…]
“Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving natural areas, scenic beauty, critical wildlife habitat and the cultural heritage that make this region of our state so special.” -rlht.org
One of the ways for the public to enjoy the hard work accomplished by the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is by checking out one of the many parcels of preserved land in the region. This can include fishing on the legendary Rapid River, bird watching in one of the wildlife sanctuaries, and plenty of opportunities for hiking as well.
In this short video we stopped by the Bonney Point Trails. This easy 1 mile loop hike with lake access can be reached by turning off of Rt 4 just north of the town of Rangeley onto Bonney Point road. The trailhead and parking area is on the left. Once at the trailhead, you’ll find a signpost with maps and all the info you’ll need to explore Bonney Point. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, and Enjoy! Find out more information at rlht.org.
May 20th is the 30th Annual Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K. The Sugarloaf Marathon is Maine’s oldest continuously run marathon, drawing over 1500 runners from all over the U.S. and Eastern Canada this year. Along Maine’s Scenic By-way Route 27, it is by far, the most scenic run imaginable w/ views of Flagstaff Lake & the Bigelow Range, & the road following the Carrabassett River to downtown Kingfield from Sugarloaf. The marathon has been ranked among the fastest in the country, and is the only Maine race which is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. [Read more…]
In the Sugarloaf region this weekend? Looking for some ideas on things to do? Well read on folks… [Read more…]
