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This resort area consists of 99 percent forest and water, which provides ideal vacations for all four seasons of the year. With more than 110 clear lakes, ponds, and streams and thousands of acres of untamed timberland filled with wildlife and plant life, you’ll always find an adventure waiting in this special part of Maine. A trip to RangeleyOquossoc needs to include a visit to Height of Land, Mooselookmaguntic Lake, and Small Falls. Height of Land is part of the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway along Route 17. While there are many places to see the spectacular scenery, this one is among the best with a bigger parking area than just a pull off along the road and a few signs with information that are nice.Small Falls is a beautiful place to explore, have a picnic, or
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take a swim on the natural slides created by the falls themselves. It is also perfect for a photographer that loves a beautiful natural setting. Expect the foliage season to peak from late September to mid-October in this region. Thousands of acres of woodland provide you with rolling hills filled with breathtaking colors and beauty. Winter brings lots of snowmobiling with more than 150 miles of groomed trails. These trails are part of the Interstate Trail System that connects Maine with New Hampshire and Canada. Year round you’ll find a wide array of specialty and gift shops line the small town of Rangeley where unique gifts or souvenirs can be found. Rangeley Town Park has something for everyone. You can launch your boat, swim, have a picnic, enjoy a playground, play tennis or basketball, and there is a public bathhouse.
