Augusta (Maine's Capital City):
Situated along the banks of the Kennebec River, Maine's roads and highways converge on this centrally located capital city. Augusta is the communication and transportation hub for the State of Maine. Historical tours of the Governor's Mansion, the Capital building, The Maine State Library, the State Museum, and the Archives building are available.

Winthrop Lakes Area:
Located west of Augusta, this area encompasses the towns of Monmouth, Manchester, Readfield, and Winthrop. A continuous network of streams connects some 20 lakes in this region. The quantity and size of the small-mouthed bass has made this a favorite fishing spot for anglers.

Belgrade Lakes Area:
Situated just north of Augusta, this area consists of a chain of 7 lakes and offers tremendous recreational activities and facilities. Accommodations ranging from small camps or cottages to resort motels are available to annual tourists.

China Lakes Area:
This area encompasses the towns of Albian, China, Palermo, Vassalboro, and Windsor. The Windsor Fair and the Common Ground Country Fair are popular annual events and take place in this region.

Waterville:
Located just 20 miles northeast of Augusta, Waterville is also situated along the Kennebec River. Urban facilities, shopping centers, department stores. Home to Colby College and Thomas College.

Winslow:
Located across the river from Waterville, Winslow is home to Fort Halifax, built in 1754.

Skowhegan:
Take Route 201 north from Waterville and you'll arrive in Skowhegan, Somerset County's largest town. Home to one of Maine's most famous residents, Margaret Chase Smith, former U.S. Senator. Each year, the Skowhegan Fair draws visitors from throughout the region.

Pittsfield:
Located and east of Skowheagan, Pittsfield is centrally located easily accessible from Bangor, Augusta, Newport or Skowhegan. This small industrial town produces shoes, woolen goods and textiles.

The Forks:
While the town of The Forks may be small, it's big on whitewater... rafting, that is. More than a dozen commercial rafting companies are located here and offer trips on both the Dead and Kennebec rivers. Two miles east of The Forks is Maine's highest waterfall, Moxie Falls.

Solon
Located at the southern end of the upper Kennebec Valley is Solon. Important Indian artifacts have been unearthed here and Indian petrogryphs have been identified on the ledges surround Caratunk Falls. Some of the relics date back some 9000 years.

Jackman - Moose River:
This four-season recreation area offers more than 250,000 acres of natural, unspoiled wilderness. More than 60 lakes and ponds invite sportsmen to fish for salmon, brook trout, togue, and smelt. Float plane service can be provided for backwoods fishing, air tours, and photography. Hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails make this area a popular destination in the winter months. The famous 46-mile "Bow Trip" on Moose River remains one of a handful of wilderness canoe trips in the Northeast.