Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-05-22
certain that Rangeley City is destined 10
acquire position of no small Importance
in its little world.

cerlaln tnht hhhReley SitJ 10 uosupeu y"
acquire position of no small importance
in its little world.
Among the short excursions for sport
or pleasure, of which llinkley's at Range
ley City, is. and Burke's new hotel will
be, the best stal ting point. are to Quinn
by's. Dodge, Round. and Perk ponds -
small sheets within few miles ride. all
aifording good fishing at proper seasons
OF the year; to "Boobytown.' by tho
"Boobytown" ROAD route bringing the
excursionist face TO lace with some of
the grandest views in all the region, and
into the neighborhood OF little knot Of
families whose condition and habits are
Il study in human nature; to the Dead
River Pond and the Redington Stream
direction alluring to the angler; to the
bueberry fields beyond Gull Pond, along
the north shore. by well-kept road oil
half dozen miles, which picturesquely
climbs the hills. and carries one past
some of the best farms in the townships
over 10 the south shore, which road
less travelled follows only for about three
miles. to the ''jumping-off place." where
the outposts of civilization are lost in the
edge OF the forest; and, finally, to Ken
nebago Lake, which lies in the the woods
directly to the north of Rangeley, distant
some eight miles.
The excursion to Kennebago makes a
considerable demand upon him who at
tempts it, but is not to be overlooked by
any who have really frst-class appetite
for camp life. The lake is one OF the
most beautiful OF all the feeders Of the
Rangeley system. walled in by noun
tains, and entirely cut off from the per
manent haunts OF men. One or two
rough camps furnish The rudest OF sleep
ing accommodations TO the visitor. who
must, however, take in with him his own
stores, and do bis own cooking. The
road lhilher from Rangeley is not so very
long. but it is circutous and difficult.
aud, after the first two or three miles.
not easily passable by wagons. kenne-
bago pilgrims must. therefore. make
most OF the distance on loot, and carry
their rations with them, which, if their
stay is TO be but day or two will not
be so formidable burden as 10 Offset the
pleasure of the trip. From four TO five
hours is needed for it in one day and
out another is good schedule for those
whose time is limited.> The attraction at
Kennebago is front, in plenty and OF
good sizs. none OF the Rsngeley waters
furnishing better sport Tor rod and line.
A party disposed 10 try the wilderness
still further can push on to Seven Ponds,
still 10 the norLhward, to which kenne.
bago is about halfway from RAngeley-
a locality reached only by the more ad-
venturous sportsmen. and concerning
which | know too Little TO speak with any
particularily. From its geographical
position and its relation to Rangeley. the
reader can readily picture It's character
AID surroundings
This whole tract of wilderness, cover
ed with heavy forests. and diversified
with mountain. pond. and stream, ,abounds
with scenes of the most romantic beauty.
One such. specimen of many. is the
Konnebago Falls, on the outlet Of the
Kennebago Lake. This outlet. on its
way to the great lakes. joins the outlet of
Rangeley Lake at Indian Rock, to which
somewhat famous spot We have now 10
make our way.
Concluded next week.