The Spencer POW Camp is a must see when visiting the Jackman Moose River Region. The site of the World War POW Memorial in Hobbstown Township, also known as the Spencer Lake POW Camp. The Spencer Lake camp was built to accommodate 250 prisoners, though it later had to handle 310 men. Schoolchildren from… Continue reading
Pleasant Pond Mountain is part of the Appalachian Trail If you are interested in hike an official Appalachian Mountain, Pleasant Pond Mountain may be the mountain for you! It is about an hour drive to the trailhead, in either direction, from the east or west end of the trail. The trail from the west… Continue reading
Number 5 Mountain is a hike that is great for the whole family! Though it has a an austere, colorless name, this 3,186-foot mountain in the Leuthold Forest Preserve offers lovely views for not too much effort. The 2.6-mile trail covers its roughly 1,250 feet in elevation gain at a relatively gentle pitch. The path… Continue reading
Coburn Mountain is a great challenging hike! If you are looking for a challenging hike in the Jackman Moose River Region, look no further that Coburn Mountain. Coburn Mountain is well known for its beautiful… Continue reading
Williams Mountain is a great hike in the Jackman Moose River Region … Continue reading
The trails are the perfect place to practice social distancing! It is no secret that COVID fatigue is a real issue, no matter how you feel about the virus. We have been dealing with guidelines and restrictions for months. It is never to early to start planning your winter get away. The winter season is… Continue reading
Looking for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle, look no further! The Jackman Moose River Region is a beautiful place year round. This time of year is no exception. It is quiet, a gives you the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the peace and solitude. The ATV trails and snowmobile trails… Continue reading
Open Season for Deer Begins Tomorrow! Tomorrow is the opening day for deer season in the State of Maine. To sweeten the deal, there is snow in the forecast! Good luck to every one tomorrow and throughout the season! You can pick up hunting requirements at many local businesses. 2 items of hunter orange is… Continue reading
ATV Trails are open for Memorial Day weekend with some restrictions. Our local Trail Master just let us know that Weyerhauser has allowed us to open our ATV trails for this weekend. We can open Memorial Day Weekend – Friday thru Monday. Please note that this is a trial run, please follow the guidelines set… Continue reading
Those traveling to the state of Maine self-quarantine for 14 day. Governor Mills is doing her best to keep the residents of the state of Maine safe and asking that we all do our part to help stop the spread of the virus. One of the way that she is doing this is, she is requesting that… Continue reading