With nearly 5,000 square miles of land, 250 square miles of lakes and ponds, hundreds of miles of rivers, streams, and trails it may seem hard to choose where and what to explore first. Maine’s Kennebec Valley is home to vibrant cities, riverside towns, and lakeside villages strung together like charms. Relax away a week or two in the Belgrade Lakes. Spend some downtime in the small towns of Madison and Lakewood. Or shoot straight up Route 201 to The Forks and a whitewater rafting adventure.