Rangeley Lakes – Maine’s Four Seasons Resort Area

Located in an area consisting of 99% forest and water, lies Maine’s western mountains and the six Rangeley Lakes. The Town of Rangeley, Oquossoc Village, Dallas Plantation, Rangeley Plantation and Sandy River Plantation comprise the regions settlements. The year ’round population of approximately 1,500+ inhabitants swells to almost 10,000 during the popular summer tourist season.

A great place to raise a family, retire and an ideal vacation destination for every season, this resort area offers a multitude of activities for both young and old. Spring ushers in the fishing season with trophy-sized Salmon and Brook Trout, along with abundant wildlife and wildflowers. Summer offers almost every sport imaginable, from 18 hole golf to all types of water sports. Scenic highways and hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail, lead to panoramic overlooks and sight-seeing flights offer unparalled views during the summertime. September welcomes the Autumn season with some of the most beautiful fall foliage in the country, while bountiful game including moose, deer and upland birds beckon the advent of the hunting season. By November, snow blankets the region, signaling the start to alpine ski season and the opening of Rangeley’s Saddleback Ski area. Groomed village and mountain nordic paths and snowmobile trails are open by December, offering snowmobilers some of the best riding in the Northeast.

For vacationers, the towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc both offer a varied array of accommodations, including hotels, maine vacation rental cabins, cottages, homes, condos and townhouses, inns, bed & breakfasts, Maine sporting camps and campgrounds. Those who have visited Rangeley can attest: once you have explored this beautiful area, you will want to return again and again.

Rangeley restaurants feature everything from pizza to lobster, while delis serve up all the essentials for a picnic in the great outdoors. Rangeley area services and shops provide the visitor with all the necessities needed for their vacation, in addition to a wonderful selection of sporting goods and gifts. Civic, religious and other groups meet frequently and welcome guests, while the town and other organizations offer a varied selection of cultural events.

The area can be reached over highways or directly by charter air service. Or, fly into Portland or Bangor and drive the two and a half hour trip to Rangeley.

– Local News, Features and Events –

• Thu, 23 May 2013 16:34:46 +0000: RFA presents a Student Music Recital on Thursday, May 23rd - Rangeley-Maine.com » Events & Entertainment
  The Student Music Recital will be given tonight at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main Street in Rangeley. The show will run from 6:30pm -8:30pm. Presented by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts.
• Thu, 23 May 2013 16:08:46 +0000: Rangeley Home & Garden Showcase on Saturday, May 25th - Rangeley-Maine.com » Events & Entertainment
  The Rangeley Home & Garden Showcase, sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce  will feature Rangeley’s finest services and products this Memorial Day weekend. The show runs from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, May 25th at the Rangeley Inn on Main Street in Rangeley. There will be food, balloons, and door prizes. Entry fee...
• Thu, 23 May 2013 15:49:59 +0000: RRG&SA to host NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course - Rangeley-Maine.com » Events & Entertainment
  The Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportsman’s Association will host a NRA basic pistol shooting course on Saturday, June 8th. This course will teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and operating a pistol safely. This course includes classroom and live fire range time, learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Student’s learn NRA’s...
• Thu, 23 May 2013 15:45:01 +0000: Rangeley Farmers Market Starts May 21st - Rangeley-Maine.com » Events & Entertainment
  The Rangeley Farmers’ Market will start May 21st, and continue through the end of September. The market will be located at the corner Of Route 4 and South Shore Drive (the road to the Rangeley Lake State Park). Items for sale will include baked goods, fresh greens, plants and seedlings, hand spun yarn, herbal teas,...

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