Kennebec Explorer

Taking its name from the long and storied Kennebec River, Maine's Kennebec Valley follows the rivers' course as it stretches some 100+ miles from Moosehead Lake down to the cities and towns below the state capital at Augusta. Along that very same river, lovers of the outdoor recreation will find prime paddling, fly-fishing, and hiking while adventurists will be thrilled with Class IV rapids on the Kennebec and its neighbor The Dead river.
 
Those wanting to explore differently should take the drive along the Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway, enjoying year-round panoramic views. In the southern reaches of the region, the river widens, slowing it's pace as it passes through lively historic villages and riverside towns. Visitors to Augusta, Waterville, Skowhegan, Hallowell, and Gardiner will find offbeat excursions, local shopping, and dining, plus an eye-opening richness of cultural offerings.