Bicycle down a quiet path winding along the shoreline. Ride a raft through tumultuous white water or sit by a brook and listen to the trickle of the water as you relax in the cool silence around you. Whatever your pursuit, from recreation to meditation, Maine's natural beauty provides a memorable setting for all your outdoor activities. Others don't even know where Maine lies on the map. In any case there is a mystique surrounding Maine which makes it a special place to seek out the restorative powers of nature.
Maine offers sporting enthusiasts some of the finest recreational opportunities in the country.
Get your heart racing with the thrill of white-water rafting. Take a canoe out at dawn to watch a moose take a morning dip. Outdoor sports abound. In summer or fall climb one of the foothills of the White Mountains and see all the way to the ocean. Grab a pick, hammer and magnifying glass and go rock hounding for minerals and gems among the quarries of Oxford county.