Suites of High Value Nature Tourism Experiences:  The Futures Committee has circled areas of exceptional outdoor experiences that are necessary to sustain and grow the region’s nature based economy. These areas contain much of our “green infrastructure” and create the unique “Moosehead Brand” of North Woods experiences that will attract travelers and enrich residents’ lives. Inappropriate development in these areas could degrade essential experiences, reduce the wild-feeling appeal of outdoor recreation, and threaten the region’s nature based economy.

Suite A: Moosehead Lake Trail

Last remaining undeveloped areas on west shore; traditional Native American & early settler water routes/trails between Kennebec and Penobscot watersheds, remote beaches (pebble and sand) for swimming/picnicking; remote stream canoeing &  kayaking, and wildlife watching/habitat on Socatean Stream; historical property (Ogontz). Hunting, wildlife watching. Boat access & campsites for Northern Forest Canoe Trail and historical Thoreau/Wabanaki Trail; remote kayaking & canoeing, fishing, wildlife watching, experiences; shoreline hiking, biking, skiing trails linked to interior elevations and abutting Seboomook Public Lands; destination horseback riding trail system; perimeter interior lands connect ATV loop trail around lake (offering spur trail access to Moosehead & screened parking to facilitate swimming and picnicking).

[Italics indicate enhanced or future nature tourism experiences.]

What Does A Sustainable Future Look Like?

Use the comment box to communicate resource information, experiences, suggestions to be shared with Maine’s Land Use Regulation Commission and “decision makers.”

The “Economic Sectors” and “Planning Guidelines” info (to the left) may assist your ideas!  Point to one of the links and a brief tip will appear.  Click any of the links to go to the full, printable list.

Some examples of comments you might make:

• Undeveloped shoreline in this area is important for remote-feeling canoeing and camping experiences.
• Snowmobile trails in this area are important to Greenville’s winter economy.
• Deer yards in this area need protection.
• Bear hunting opportunities in this area provide income for local guides.