Upside Town Small…read moreTown m, with a population of ±1,200, located in western Maine, not too far from New Hampshire. It's known for its gigantic (±10sq. miles [±6,300-acres]) lake and is renowned worldwide for its outdoor activities that range from skiing and snow shoeing to sport fishing and all manner of boating activities. The Good: *It sits midway between the equator and the north pole! I mean, not technically, but close enough for gubmint werk. *Free street parking *Lots of options for dining and shopping, and I will say we didn't have a bad meal here. *Locals are friendly. *Lots of smallish hiking places but with amazing views and/or waterfalls. *The lake itself is stunning. *Clean, fresh mountain air *Be sure to checkout the biweekly farmers market. *Cell signal was very not bad for an out in the sticks kinda place. *The drive up here is pretty epic, as well. The Meh: *State Park closes during the winter months so check their website for schedules. We *were* supposed to be arriving during one of their part days to be open, but I guess they ended up closing early for the season to get some maintenance done. We were annoyed but we understood. The Ugly: *The Town itself is very seasonal, as well. With some businesses not open in the winter. Conclusion: Amazing place to visit if you're a avid nature lover and it doesn't hurt that it can also satisfy your inner foodie, as well.

Rangeley is a wonderful little town and is the heart of the Rangeley Lakes region - which is 99%…read moreforest and water lol. Rangeley has a population of around 1500 but expands to around 10,000 during heavy tourist season. It was established in the mid-1800s and is a great place to base yourself out of when exploring the region. For such a small town, there are a surprising variety and number of restaurants and shops - a brew co, weekly farmers market (seasonal I'm sure), a historical society and museum, a movie theater, as well as a fly fishing shop with guide service. This is, apparently, the birthplace of fly fishing after all! Massive Rangeley Lake sits right in town with a lovely park - the sunsets are dramatist and beautiful- and they have water planes landing and taking off right on the lake! I visited during the early fall and it was pretty crowded but not too crazy - I'm sure it gets overrun. Summer is for playing on the water and winter is for skiing. There are so many hiking trails nearby, and ATVs are a big deal here too so there are lots of those trails. Everyone I interacted with was super friendly and so happy to chat -all the food is great. The lakes are breathtaking. I stayed at the Rangeley Inn & Tavern with lovely Haley Pond right behind it and heard the haunting Loons and got my first glimpses of them right from my patio! I loved my time in Rangeley and hope to visit again someday - an outdoor lovers paradise!

Shot in the Park…read more Park located in the heart of Downtown Rangeley that has many amenities: *Free parking *Public boat launch *×2 Tennis courts *×1 Basketball court *Playground *Covered picnic tables w/ BBQ pits *Frolf course (Frisbee golf) *Restrooms *Fishing Conclusion: Great park with lots of fun stuff.

We have Nordic skied into Stratton Brook, Flagstaff and Poplar Huts many times over the past few…read morewinters . We can't say enough wonderful things about this type of experience. We have done it with younger kids, teenagers and just adults. We have stayed just one night and a few nights, both full service and self service. The Hut staff have always been accommodating, kind and provide wonderful , home- cooked meals . Nordic gear can be rented at the Sugarloaf Outdoor center close by. Make sure to consult the office & staff on what trails are best for novice & advanced. The trail to Stratton Brook can be steep and tricky for some, exciting and very do-able for others . Flagstaff is flat & easy , short. Snowshoes are also a fun way to access the huts. I would HIGHLY recommend Maine , Huts & Trails to anyone even curious about going. Winter, Summer , Fall - any season.

Good hiking and walking trails. You can be a die hard hiker or a tody toting walker and still enjoy…read morethe experience. I'm more of the later. lol

Day 1 of our family trip to Rangeley and we were struck with boat troubles. I went in to Oquossoc…read moreMarine and they provided me with literally every resource they were able to to get me through my problem and get me back on the water. The level of assistance and courtesy they offered me is something you won't find many places if anywhere in this Country these days. I could not thank them enough. These people are truly top notch. Oquossoc Marine, THANK YOU.

Anything to do with boats Oquossoc Marine is the place to visit. They have equipment, repairs, &…read morestorage facility. The staff is courteous & knowledgeable even when very busy. When visiting Rangeley area for boating & need assistance this is the place to visit!!!!!!!

Great little course with unprecedented beauty. Nice playable lies, greens appeared to run true…read more Great work keeping this place up especially with the winter ice storm damage. Will be back again for sure.

Such a great hidden nook! This is a great casual 9 hole Par 3 wilderness golf course, good for all…read moreskill levels of golfers. There was two tee boxes per hole and a few holes that were surprisingly tricky. At hole 3 theres this great brook that runs by the property adding to the relaxing vibe. There was a huge bus full of old clubs the owner let my friend borrow some so he could play a round with us. Rocky the owner told us he built the place by hand over the last 20 or so years, and has quite a few interesting stories from its history. We really enjoyed the spot!

We were looking for a short, guided fishing trip, so we called around and Clearwater was one that…read morewas recommended. We left a message, and got a call back right away, got the next morning reserved - no problem. When we arrived, the place was very pretty and neat. They rent cabins as well as do guided fishing. Michael greeted us right on time and the boat was ready to go. Michael took the four of us out on the gorgeous lake and we had a blast. He was fun to chat with and had great knowledge of the area and we caught some good fish. I would go back in a heartbeat!