Go Your Own Way in Maine's Kennebec Valley

Maine’s Kennebec Valley region straddles the Kennebec River through the state’s center, and its vast, unspoiled places define it. Explore places ready for adventure, lakes awash in the golden light of dawn, and vast night skies painted in starlight. While this beautiful region of Maine may be lesser known than others, visitors will discover the chance to experience our great outdoors.

Spring has arrived in the Kennebec Valley. With it comes the sap run. Being the largest producing county (Somerset) of maple products in North America has its perks: Real Maine Maple syrup, candies, mustards, drops…maple mania. Plus, fishing season starts, trails begin to open up to hikers, and ice out means paddling.

This site is the go-to resource for planning tips and information, Explorer videos, and insights into the experiences to be found here. Start planning a visit with the 2021 Explorer Visitor Guide. Read through the digital version here or request a printed copy be sent to your home for free.

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Yep, we're going fishing. Byeee.

Find the best fishing in the ...

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Yep, we're going fishing. Byeee. Find the best fishing in the #KennebecValley via our website or our FREE Explorer guide. . . . . #fishon #fishitwell #thegreatawaits #mainething #mainesucks #fishme #explorenewengland #mainestagrammers #fortheloveofmaine #raw_newengland #thewaylifeshouldbe #mainelife #mainetheway #visitmaine #ignewengland #travelgirls #maine #newengland #travelgram #travelinggram #travelmore #bostonglobetravel #newengland_igers #newenglandlife #massachusetts #newenglandtravel #boston #newenglandliving #beanoutsider

Yep, we're going fishing. Byeee.

Find the best fishing in the #KennebecValley via our website or our FREE Explorer guide.
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#fishon #fishitwell #thegreatawaits #mainething #mainesucks #fishme #explorenewengland #mainestagrammers #fortheloveofmaine #raw_newengland #thewaylifeshouldbe #mainelife #mainetheway #visitmaine #ignewengland #travelgirls #maine #newengland #travelgram #travelinggram #travelmore #bostonglobetravel #newengland_igers #newenglandlife #massachusetts #newenglandtravel #boston #newenglandliving #beanoutsider ...

The NEOWISE comet passing over #Maine last summer.

You never know what...

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The NEOWISE comet passing over #Maine last summer. You never know what you might see at the Robbins Hill Scenic Overlook on the Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway. Robbins Hill provides spectacular views in all seasons, with fall sunsets being one of the most captured photos in the area, even for the amatuer photographer. . . . . #scenicbyway #nationalscenicbyway #findyourpark #mainetrailfinder #maineskies #comet #newengland_igers #explorenewengland #mynewengland #ignewengland #ontheroad #northernmaine #mynewengland #hiketheeast #travelbloggersofig #newenglandlife #thisismaine #bestofmaine #beanoutsider #kennebecvalley #mountainlovers #adventureawaits #adventurelife #lonelyplanet #travelstoke #travelideas #familytravel #traveltipsandtricks

The NEOWISE comet passing over #Maine last summer.

You never know what you might see at the Robbins Hill Scenic Overlook on the Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway. Robbins Hill provides spectacular views in all seasons, with fall sunsets being one of the most captured photos in the area, even for the amatuer photographer.
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#scenicbyway #nationalscenicbyway #findyourpark #mainetrailfinder #maineskies #comet #newengland_igers #explorenewengland #mynewengland #ignewengland #ontheroad #northernmaine #mynewengland #hiketheeast #travelbloggersofig #newenglandlife #thisismaine #bestofmaine #beanoutsider #kennebecvalley #mountainlovers #adventureawaits #adventurelife #lonelyplanet #travelstoke #travelideas #familytravel #traveltipsandtricks ...

Yeww! Check out that sunrise over Great Pond in Rome! Thanks for sharing the ...

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Yeww! Check out that sunrise over Great Pond in Rome! Thanks for sharing the shot @bearspringcamps 💚 The Belgrade/Rome area is an epicenter for boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and most importantly... RELAXING. . . . . #belgradelakes #greatpond #mainething #kennebecvalley #fishmaine #lakelifeisthebestlife #mainesunrise #earlybirdgetstheworm #familyvacation #familytravelideas #traveltogether #travelinspiration #destinationmaine #wheretonext #scenesofnewengland #wheretofindme #vacationland #travelusa #startyourlife

Yeww! Check out that sunrise over Great Pond in Rome! Thanks for sharing the shot @bearspringcamps 💚 The Belgrade/Rome area is an epicenter for boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and most importantly... RELAXING.
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#belgradelakes #greatpond #mainething #kennebecvalley #fishmaine #lakelifeisthebestlife #mainesunrise #earlybirdgetstheworm #familyvacation #familytravelideas #traveltogether #travelinspiration #destinationmaine #wheretonext #scenesofnewengland #wheretofindme #vacationland #travelusa #startyourlife ...

The Kennebec Valley features some of the most remote stretches along the ...

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The Kennebec Valley features some of the most remote stretches along the #appalachiantrail and on the Kennebec River, the ONLY ferry crossing on the 2,000+ mile trek. Photo by @thebeardisafoot on his way North but just South of the Kennebec crossing. Follow his adventures as he finishes up his through-hike. . . . . #caratunk #at #kennebecriver #kennebecvalley #theforks #thruhike #mainetrailfinder #mainetravelcollective #explorenewengland #newenglandlife #207love #maineigers #escapethecity #scenesofmaine #hikemaine #mynewengland #ignewengland #207 #newenglandphotography #natureheals #naturevibes #neverstoptravelling #earthdayeveryday

The Kennebec Valley features some of the most remote stretches along the #appalachiantrail and on the Kennebec River, the ONLY ferry crossing on the 2,000+ mile trek. Photo by @thebeardisafoot on his way North but just South of the Kennebec crossing. Follow his adventures as he finishes up his through-hike.
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#caratunk #at #kennebecriver #kennebecvalley #theforks #thruhike #mainetrailfinder #mainetravelcollective #explorenewengland #newenglandlife #207love #maineigers #escapethecity #scenesofmaine #hikemaine #mynewengland #ignewengland #207 #newenglandphotography #natureheals #naturevibes #neverstoptravelling #earthdayeveryday ...

Everyone's favorite time of year--mud season! Make sure to wear sturdy ...

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Everyone's favorite time of year--mud season! Make sure to wear sturdy boots while hiking over the next few weeks. We have area trails listed on our website and in our IG guides. . . . . #mudseason #mudmonster #dirtydog #baldmountain #kennebedvalley #thewaylifeshouldbe #mainelife #mainetheway #mainething #visitmaine #ignewengland #travelgirls #mynewengland #ignewengland #207 #newenglandphotography #natureheals #naturevibes #neverstoptravelling #mountainlovers #adventureawaits #adventurelife #lonelyplanet #travelstoke #travelideas #mainesucks #mainetrailfinder

Everyone's favorite time of year--mud season! Make sure to wear sturdy boots while hiking over the next few weeks.

We have area trails listed on our website and in our IG guides.
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#mudseason #mudmonster #dirtydog #baldmountain #kennebedvalley #thewaylifeshouldbe #mainelife #mainetheway #mainething #visitmaine #ignewengland #travelgirls #mynewengland #ignewengland #207 #newenglandphotography #natureheals #naturevibes #neverstoptravelling #mountainlovers #adventureawaits #adventurelife #lonelyplanet #travelstoke #travelideas #mainesucks #mainetrailfinder ...

❝Every time you spend money, you are casting a vote for the kind of world you ...

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❝Every time you spend money, you are casting a vote for the kind of world you want.❞ -- Anna Lappe . . . . #shoplocally #shopmainstreet #shopmaine #mainemade #mainestyle #lovemaine #handmadeinmaine #mainemakers #maineartists #travelgram #smalltowncharm #shopsmallbusiness #uniquegifts #giftideas #travelpics #mainething #maine #newengland #travelgram #travelinggram #travelmore #hallowellmaine #augustamaine

❝Every time you spend money, you are casting a vote for the kind of world you want.❞ -- Anna Lappe
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Paddle boarding options are endless in the #KennebecValley. We have hundreds of ...

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Paddle boarding options are endless in the #KennebecValley. We have hundreds of lakes and thousands of miles of rivers and streams to cruise down. Start making a #vacationinspo collection by saving this post and adding it to your trip itinerary. . . . #kennebecriver #watervillemaine #paddleboardingadventures #paddleboardyoga #paddlemaine #supadventure #scenesofnewengland #wheretofindme #vacationland #travelusa #startyourlife #thewaylifeshouldbe #mainelife #mainetheway #mainething #visitmaine #ignewengland #travelgirls #traveltuesday #vacationvibes #vacationideas #traveltips #familyvacation #familytravel

Paddle boarding options are endless in the #KennebecValley. We have hundreds of lakes and thousands of miles of rivers and streams to cruise down.

Start making a #vacationinspo collection by saving this post and adding it to your trip itinerary.
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#kennebecriver #watervillemaine #paddleboardingadventures #paddleboardyoga #paddlemaine #supadventure #scenesofnewengland #wheretofindme #vacationland #travelusa #startyourlife #thewaylifeshouldbe #mainelife #mainetheway #mainething #visitmaine #ignewengland #travelgirls #traveltuesday #vacationvibes #vacationideas #traveltips #familyvacation #familytravel ...

We have a problem called, "it's finally spring so we're ...

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We have a problem called, "it's finally spring so we're drinking!" 😆 Okay, but in all seriousness, Maine dining has now increased to 50% capacity inside and 75% outside. Go enjoy your fav watering hole and be safe! . . . . #kennebecvalley #mainething #mainethingstodo #mainedining #deckdrinking #deckisopen #eatmaine #yelpmaine #theforks #eatgoodfood #foodtraveller #foodvacation #mainefoodie #mainefarms #newenglandtravel #destinationideas #travelinspo #traveltips #maine #newengland #travelgram #travelinggram #travelmore

We have a problem called, "it's finally spring so we're drinking!" 😆

Okay, but in all seriousness, Maine dining has now increased to 50% capacity inside and 75% outside. Go enjoy your fav watering hole and be safe!
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#kennebecvalley #mainething #mainethingstodo #mainedining #deckdrinking #deckisopen #eatmaine #yelpmaine #theforks #eatgoodfood #foodtraveller #foodvacation #mainefoodie #mainefarms #newenglandtravel #destinationideas #travelinspo #traveltips #maine #newengland #travelgram #travelinggram #travelmore ...

It's almost fiddlehead season! These delicious ferns start popping out ...

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It's almost fiddlehead season! These delicious ferns start popping out around mid to late April along the shores of our many miles of streams and rivers. Are you a pick-your-own kind of person or do you hit up a local farmers market? . . . . #kennebecvalley #mainething #mainethingstodo #foragedfood #fiddleheads #fiddleheadrecipes #mainefoodie #mainefoodies #yelpmaine #kennebecriver #augustamaine #mainetravelcollective #foodadventures #foodtraveller #eatlocalgrown #newenglandliving #familytravel #travelinspo #travelideas

It's almost fiddlehead season! These delicious ferns start popping out around mid to late April along the shores of our many miles of streams and rivers. Are you a pick-your-own kind of person or do you hit up a local farmers market?
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#kennebecvalley #mainething #mainethingstodo #foragedfood #fiddleheads #fiddleheadrecipes #mainefoodie #mainefoodies #yelpmaine #kennebecriver #augustamaine #mainetravelcollective #foodadventures #foodtraveller #eatlocalgrown #newenglandliving #familytravel #travelinspo #travelideas ...