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 –

• Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:16:46 +0000: Sharon Wright Fly-tying Demos at the Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum on June 14-15 - Rangeley-Maine.com » Events & Entertainment
  Renowned fly-tyer Sharon Wright will be giving fly-tying demonstrations at the Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum 11am to 2pm on Friday, June 14th and again on Saturday June 15th. Sharon lives in Lisbon between the Sabattus and Androscoggin Rivers. Her inherited interest in Maine traditions and history is evident in her original fly designs; these...
• Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:42:38 +0000: Next Community Breakfast on June 20th at Moosely Bagels - Rangeley-Maine.com » Events & Entertainment
  RANGELEY — The next Ladies/Community Breakfast will be on Thursday, June 20th, at the MOOSELY BAGELS in Rangeley from 7 to 9 a.m. Come and enjoy one of their great breakfast. Take someone you love out for Breakfast. Let’s show our community support and make every effort to attend so we can keep Ladies/Community Breakfast...
• Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:20:12 +0000: Next Community Breakfast on June 5th at the Gingerbread House - Rangeley-Maine.com » Events & Entertainment
  RANGELEY –The next Ladies/Community Breakfast will be on Wednesday June 5th, at the Gingerbread House in Oquossoc from 7 to 9 a.m. Come and enjoy one of their great breakfast. Take someone you love out for Breakfast. Let’s show our community support and make every effort to attend so we can keep Ladies/Community Breakfast going....
• Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:09:16 +0000: Northern Forest Canoe Trail to host Film Event at Northern Outdoors on June 8th - Rangeley-Maine.com » Events & Entertainment
  Join the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and co-host Northern Outdoors to kick the paddling season into high gear by watching this year’s Reel Paddling Film Festival this coming Saturday night. Event: Rapid Media’s Reel Paddling Film Festival World Tour 2013 When: Saturday, June 8, 7pm. Where: Northern Outdoors Forks Resort Center, 1771 US Rte 201, The Forks, Maine (18 miles...
• Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:05:04 +0000: Free Fishing in Maine This Weekend - Rangeley-Maine.com » Events & Entertainment
  The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is encouraging everyone to get out on Maine’s waters this weekend to take advantage of free fishing days. Free fishing weekend will take place on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, when any person may fish for free without a license on Maine’s waterways, except those who...
• 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,...
• Thu, 23 May 2013 15:37:00 +0000: RFA-RPL Collaboration: The Gallery at RPL - Rangeley-Maine.com » Events & Entertainment
  

  Rangeley Friends of the Arts and the Rangeley Public Library are pleased to announce that local artists now have work on display at the library in a collaboration we are calling The Gallery at RPL. Exhibits will change about twice a month, so stop by often to see what’s there. Sometimes you will see works by artists who are familiar to you. At other times, you will be introduced to the work of local artists you may not have seen before. Either way, you will be glad you visited and looked.

  All local artists shown at The Gallery at RPL live in our vibrant community. They are drawn to the beautiful Rangeley setting and thrive in its atmosphere. Drop by the library and see what our local artists have been inspired to create while you are stocking up on books to read for the week.

  The current featured artist is Heidi Sorensen. Her show will be followed by Sandra Pealer. Later in June, you will be able to see works by a new generation of artists, senior RLRS students of Sonja Johnson. Future exhibits are being scheduled. If you are a local artist who would like to participate, contact Heidi (864-2078) or Jaine (864-2101).

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