Canoeing

For many outdoor enthusiasts in the Northeast, Maine means canoeing. From thousands of acres of lakes and ponds to the tumbling whitewater of mountain rivers, Maine is very alluring to serious paddlers.

And don't forget the upper west branch of the Penobscot River, which winds through moose country and connects to one of Maine's more pristine lakes.

In fact, you can't travel very far in Maine without stumbling upon a great canoe trip. Two excellent sources of information are the AMC River Guide: Maine and Quiet Water Canoe Guide: Maine, both published by the Appalachian Mountain Club, 5 Joy St., Boston, MA 02108.