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Surrounded by woodlands, lakes, rivers and mountains, Millinocket residents enjoy year-round recreational opportunities amidst spectacular natural beauty. The town is only 20 miles from Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest mountain and the terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Poet Henry David Thoreau explored and wrote about this area in his book, The Maine Woods. It remains a preferred destination for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. An abundance of wildlife—deer, bear, moose—find an excellent habitat in the Millinocket region. Photographers from all over the world have documented the wild landscapes in and around Baxter State Park in numerous national and international magazines. This area also provides a backdrop for artists from Maine and the United States. Millinocket’s excellent trail system and accommodations offer an unparalleled winter experience for snowmobilers and their families. Nearby lakes provide ice fishing for salmon, pickerel, and whitefish. For those seeking a slower pace, the Millinocket area also has many miles of excellent trails for cross-country skiers. The Millinocket Snowmobile Trail Committee as well as area restaurants, hotels, and motels provide updated trail conditions on a daily basis. Millinocket enjoys a reputation as independent, family-oriented, and friendly. Visitors and newcomers are readily welcomed into the community. A sense of energy and enthusiasm pervade the town, as demonstrated by residents’ active participation in civic organizations, local government, and volunteer activities. With an enviable location, a healthy environment, and outstanding schools, Millinocket is indeed a great place to work, play and raise a family. For more information, please contact Gene Conlogue at the Millinocket Town Office, 197 Penobscot Avenue, Millinocket, Maine 04462. (207) 723-7000
For additional information, please visit www.millinocket.org |
Millinocket is located in the heart
of Maine, just 12 miles west of Interstate 95, which connects local
businesses and residents to Southern Maine and the rest of New
England.
The town, with a population of 5,203, is approximately 80 miles
south of the Trans-Canada Highway, the major east/west route through
Canada.