This area is located in the Western part of Maine. It is mainly composed of lakes, rivers and mountains.

You can practice water sports and cycling, hiking, camping, golf, cross-country and downhill skiing and snowmobiling in the mountains. You will see a distinctive fauna ranging from the loon to the moose.

You will also be able to benefit from the local craftsmen, the museums and see what a true country fair and festival are.

Activities:

• Big Adventure Center : Family entertainment center including indoor rock climbing, bowling, arcade, water slides and miniature golf and more. In the city of Bethel.
• Seacoast Fun/Snow Park : 3-season outdoor recreation center offering activities such as: karting, miniature golf, golf driving range, trampoline, arcade and much more. In the city of Windham.
• Maine Wildlife Park : Learn more about wildlife such as moose, black bear, lynx, mountain lion and many others. In the city of Gray.
• Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf : The unique Maine theme miniature golf. In the city of Naples.
• High View Farm : Offer yourself a sleigh ride experience drawn by horses. In the city of Harrison.
• Ellis River Riders Horse Club, Inc. : Several activities for horse lovers. In the city of Andover.
• Five Fields Farm Apple Orchard & X-C Ski Center: There is an apple orchard and a ski center. In the city of Bridgton.
• Blacksmiths Winery: Visit the Watkins' home, barn and blacksmith shop where you will be able to taste some award winning wines. In the city of Casco.
• Knowlton Corner Farm: Horse riding school offering several services. In the city of Farmington.
• Fryeburg Fair Farm Museum: Largest agricultural fair in Maine. In the city of Fryeburg.
• Gillmor Farms: Homemade ice cream in a farm atmosphere. In the city of Lincoln.
• No Baloney Pony: Program: pony rides, wagon rides and cariole drawn by horses. In the city of New Gloucester.
• The Perennial Inn: In the city of Rumford Point.
• Crabtree's Blueberries: In the city of Sebago.
• Apple Acres Farm: In the city of South Hiram.
• The McLaughlin Foundation, Garden & Horticultural Center: In the city of South Paris.
• Trail Riding Mutiny Brook Stables: In the city of South Waterford.
• Ricker Hill Orchards: In the city of Turner.

A diary of the events being held in the area of Maine Lakes & Mountains for the year 2005:

• Children's Festival Week
  Special activities for families which snowmobile, snowshoe, indoor rock climbing and much more. In the city of Sunday River/Newry from January 9 to 14.
• Rangeley Remembered-150th Celebration
  On the program, several activities such as music, dance, competitions of all kinds and others. In the city of Rangeley July 30 and 31.
• Sidewalk Art Show
  Come and buy arts and craft products. In the city of Rangeley August 4.
• Children's Concert in the Orchard
  Let your children run in the orchards while you taste apples and cider. In the city of Hiram September 10.
• Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
  Decorate your own pumpkin and win prices, and learn the origin from the word Halloween. In the city of Hiram October 29.