Big Moose Mountain Hike. Beautiful views of Moosehead Lake from the summit
Hiking up Big Moose Mountain to the location of Americas first and oldest forest fire tower overlook. Along the way you will see animal prints including moose and other species. The old Fire Warden's cabin is about two thirds of the way up. Also, waterfalls are visible in multiple locations. After the cabin, the terrain becomes very steep and a very impressive stone staircase goes for a half mile and still exists to this day. Deep snow makes the journey very difficult at times. It is the second week of May and there is still 6 feet of snow in places. Once at the top we are treated to absolutely breathtaking views of the region. Moosehead Lake and the Appalachian mountain chain is visible from the summit. The fire tower and cabin were in use from 1905 to 1968 when they were no longer needed, replaced by aircraft patrols. In 2012 the fire tower was airlifted off the mountain, refurbished and now resides at the Greenville visitors center along with a replica of the Fire Warden's cabin.
Wilderness Realty: Properties at Burnt Jacket Mountain on Moosehead Lake
Maine, the way life should be is truly a motto that is befitting the State's most spectacular region; Moosehead Lake. Majestic mountains, hundreds of remote crystal clear ponds and unbroken forests make this the place written about and sought after by early outdoors people seeking refuge from their busy lives in the city. On the edge of this nearly 2 million acre conserved wilderness is the Burnt Jacket Shores community nestled on the shores of the 40 mile long by 20 mile wide Moosehead Lake; the main attraction of the Northeast. You can enjoy all of Maine's four season outdoor activities from your cottage in Beaver Cove, Maine.
While much of the region remains gloriously remote, Burnt Jacket at Moosehead Lake offers an easily accessible location in Beaver Cove, only 6 miles from Greenville. Portland is a 2½ hour drive while Bangor is 1½ hours distant. Both have commercial air service. Once you're here, you'll be surrounded by the tranquil, natural beauty of Burnt Jacket at Moosehead Lake.
Residential development is allowed in only a few places on Moosehead Lake. The Burnt Jacket Shores community has been carefully planned and reviewed to allow for a limited number of homesites to fit harmoniously with the natural environment. Your own piece of paradise is available now right here on the shores of Moosehead Lake.
Just 5 minutes away is the picturesque town of Greenville, which offers regional airport services for quick transportation to Portland, Bangor, or any other small airport in the region. The town also houses health and emergency services, dining, shopping, grocery and building supply centers. The area is home to a multitude of local craftsmen who can work with you to turn your dreams and ideas into reality.
Moosehead Lake is considered the Crown Jewel of Maine. It is the largest lake in the State with over 74,000 acres and 232 miles of shore frontage. The lake and its watershed is classified by State agencies as outstanding in many categories including scenic, fisheries, wildlife, botanical, shoreline and cultural.
Venture out and you'll discover hiking opportunities as close as Burnt Jacket Mountain, Big Moose Mountain or Lily Bay State Park.
Moosehead Lake and Maine's North woods are legendary hunting and fishing territories, where you can stalk big game like moose, black bear and white-tailed deer, or fish the cool, clear, and deep waters for brook trout and landlocked salmon. You can also enjoy boating, sailing, water skiing and tubing on a warm summer day or you can take advantage of the hundreds of miles of snowmobile and ATV trails from your door step. Beyond these outdoor amenities, consider all of Maine's North woods as your own 2.8 million acre backyard.
Now is the perfect time to consider the opportunity as nearly half of the entire shoreline of Moosehead Lake is owned by the State of Maine and therefore protected from future development. Our established subdivision is your chance to own a piece of the beauty that is, Burnt Jacket at Moosehead Lake. Wilderness Realty is the exclusive agent for these properties. Kindly visit our website wildernessrealty.com for more information regarding the Moosehead area and our exciting opportunities or check out our other videos of Burnt Jacket Shores, The Chalet, Cove Point and Caribou Point or call us @ 207-947-7957.
Big Squaw Mountain Fire Tower Tour. EPIC Preservation of a Historic Landmark
Tour the rebuilt and relocated SQUAW MOUNTAIN FIRE TOWER. This was the first ever fire tower in the nation. Now, beautifully restored and preserved for all to see at the Greenville Visitors Center in Greenville Maine located in the Moosehead Lake Region. This video was created just a few weeks after i hiked up Big Moose mountain (formerly Big Squaw). Upon arriving at the summit i noticed there was no fire tower. After a little research i learned the tower was relocated to the visitors center. There is also a replica of the Fire Warden's cabin in this location as well. The original Fire Warden's cabin is still located along the Big Moose Mountain trail leading to the summit. Enjoy the tour...
Katahdin and Millinocket Lake, Maine
Beautiful, clear Millinocket Lake with Katahdin in the background.
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Illustrating Thoreau's Maine Woods: A Photographer's Journey
Scot Miller discusses his seven-year project photographing northern Maine for his new book, The Maine Woods: A Photographic Journey Through an American Wilderness, which combines contemporary imagery with text from Henry David Thoreau’s classic essay collection, The Maine Woods (first published 150 years ago). He will also screen The Unexpected Journey, a short documentary about the making of the book.
Both Thoreau and Miller's journeys took place alongside the people and traditions of the Penobscot tribe, past and present. Special guest James Eric Francis, Sr., Director of Cultural and Historic Preservation for the Penobscot Nation, opens the evening with a presentation entitled, A Sense of Place: Henry David Thoreau's Wabanaki Perspective.
Recorded November 14, 2013