Take it Outside at Mt. Blue State Park: Weekend Itinerary
Mt. Blue State Park www.state.me.us/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=18 5299 Center Hill Road, Weld, ME 04285. Summer season: (207) 585-2347 Winter season: (207) 585-2261
Spectacular views of Mt. Blue and surrounding mountains ring this lakeside park that boasts a wide variety of activities for park visitors year-round. Located in the mountainous region of western Maine, Mt. Blue State Park offers visitors an extensive network of trails, a sandy beach, popular camping area, boat launch and picnic area.
Picturesque Webb Beach is an ideal location for beach-going enthusiasts. Nearby Center Hill Area is a scenic picnic spot that provides access to nature trails and extensive multiple use trails that are open to hikers, mountain bikers, ATV and horseback riders. Children can enjoy a visit to the park's Nature Center where hands-on exhibits and displays provide entertainment on rainy afternoons. Evening programs for campers take place in the park's amphitheater.
The park maintains cross-country ski trails, a major snowmobile trail, and an ice rink during the winter. A great place to Take It Outside!
Place to stay: Camping in the Park, www.state.me.us/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=18 5299 Center Hill Road, Weld, ME 04285. Summer season: (207) 585-2347 Winter season: (207) 585-2261
You can camp right in the park. Bring your own gear or stay in an Adirondack shelter. 5,021 acres; campground; sand beach with bathhouse; hot showers; flush toilets; boat launch; amphitheater, and nature center.
What to do: Take it outside, www.take-it-outside.com
Take it Outside is an initiative led by Governor John E. Baldacci to encourage Maine's children and families to reconnect with nature. The program offers a multitude of different programs and events that are held year round. Take it Outside is your one-stop shopping information source for year-round outdoor recreation opportunities in Maine.
For more information:
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - www.state.me.us/ifw
Maine Department of Conservation - www.maine.gov/doc
Teens to Trails - www.teenstotrails.org