Things To Do

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust

Annual Rangeley Blueberry Festival - 8/16

If you're coming into town a few days before the wedding, enjoy the Maine blueberry season with this annual festival featuring pies, crafts & gifts, vendors, and children's activities.

Oquossoc Day Festival - 8/18

An annual festival in Rangeley's small village of Oquossoc. It has an art & antique show, a wooden boat show, a dog parade, sailing & canoe races, a boat parade, and a "Bomb the Bismarck" competition. Check out the Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum while you're there. Just be sure to be back for the wedding at 4pm!

Loon Education Cruise, 8/19, 9:30am-11:00am

Enjoy a 1.5 hour narrated cruise by a Registered Maine Guide who will provide an educational program on the majestic Common Loon. We’ll observe loons in their natural environment, discussing their lifecycle, migration patterns, and parenting habits. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars and camera! Reservations required- call (207) 670-8391 to speak with Kevin and mention Jessie's name. $35.00/adult, $10.00/child.

Bald Mountain

The quintessential Rangeley hike on a clear day. A 30 foot observation tower at the summit offers a spectacular, 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains and lakes. We recommend beginning from the Carry Rd. (Rt. 4) trailhead in the village of Oquossoc.

Saddleback Mountain

A great hike up on the Appalachian Trail (longer, more strenuous hike) or via the ski-slope.

Quill Hill

Smalls Falls

A scenic spot with a 54-foot drop waterfall (you can jump if you want!), chilly swimming and wading pools below, short hiking trails, and a picnic area. Awesome place to be on a wicked hot day.

Height of Land

This is where Brendan proposed to Jessie! She was already standing on a rock so he didn't need to kneel...

Flagstaff Lake

Maine's largest man-made body of water, Flagstaff Lake was created in 1949 by damming the Dead River to harness its power for electricity and flooding the towns of Flagstaff and Dead River Plantation. Today, remains of the abandoned communities lay submerged under a shallow average depth of 18 feet. Lots of nifty local history, warm water, and gorgeous views of the Bigelow Range.

Upper Dam, Richardson Lake

Piazza Rock

A fun introduction to the Appalachian Trail with a couple fun stream crossings to a distinct granite rock formation, a lean-to site, and caves. Great for families and folks looking for a low-stress hike.

Rangeley IGA

Groceries, gasoline, good cell service, a great view, and a decent selection of adult beverages if you'd like to supplement the beer, wine, and cider we'll be serving.

Kawanhee Inn & Restaurant

A delicious restaurant on beautiful Lake Webb in Weld, south of Rangeley. We get dinner and drinks here at least once on our annual September trip.