Parker River is a beautiful and quiet river that runs through an expansive marshland with few trees and little development. On this river you will find solitude and have excellent bird-watching opportunities. As you reach the mouth of the river that opens into Plum Island Sound, you may visit Parker River National Wildlife Refuge across the sound on Plum Island. Extensive mud and sand flats arise here at low tide.

This open water outing takes you from a beautiful seaside park by the side of Rye Harbor (entrance fee required) to a small cluster of islands just off the coast. As this trip is on the open ocean appropriate navigation and deep-water re-entry skill are required. At the Isles you find several rocky outcroppings to explore as well as a historic New England village and the Star Island Hotel on its namesake isle. With prior planning this could easily be an excellent overnight adventure. Check and heed weather reports before going

Kezar Lake is a 2500-acre lake located in southwest Maine that offers clear waters and a scenic setting for paddling, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The lake is surrounded by lots of wooded shoreline and mountain terrain resulting in a beautiful backdrop for the lake. There is some development along the shoreline included residential homes and vacation properties. There is public access to the lake from a launch located on the west side in the southern portion of the lake.

Located in both Vermont and Quebec, Lake Memphremagog is a fresh water glacial lake with 75 miles of shoreline. Lac Memphremagog means “beautiful waters” and is known today for its beauty especially during the fall foliage. The lake supplies drinking water and electricity to different municipalities. Whipple Point has a concrete launch ramp and year-round restrooms.

Moose Pond is a 1700-acre lake that stretches for 7 miles between the towns of Bridgeton and Denmark, providing plenty of beautiful shoreline for exploration. The lake is surrounded by wooded shoreline with some development consisting of residential properties and vacation homes. There are public launches at both ends of the lake to provide convenient access. The Denmark launch is located on the south portion of the lake near the outlet.

Highland Lake stretches for over four miles from the heart of Bridgton up to Sweden and offers a peaceful and scenic setting for outdoor recreation and paddling. The lake has over 16 miles of wooded shoreline and some some small islands and coves to explore. The lake does have some residential development along its shores. The lake can be accessed from a public launch located on the southernmost end of the lake in Bridgton.

Mousam Lake is a scenic lake located in rural Maine that offers a peaceful and quaint setting for fishing and paddling. It is one of the largest lakes in the area and miles of wooded shoreline for paddlers to explore. There is development around the lake consisting mostly of vacation homes and cottages. There is public access to the lake on the southeast side that offers plenty of parking and a ramp.

This beautiful paddle begins at Jackson Estuarine Laboratory at Adams Point and explores the Great Bay tidal estuary. Plan ahead for this outing as travel can be assisted by tide and river currents flowing through the bay. There are excellent wildlife viewing opportunities on this trip particularly within the Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge located just east of Adams Point. Check and head weather reports before going.

Paddling the York River upriver from Wiggly Bridge is a scenic and enjoyable half-day paddle up a tidal river off the coast of Maine. The trick to paddling the river is starting on a rising tide and and turning back just as the tide begins to ebb. Paddling downriver towards York Harbor is also a possibility but be prepared for a lot more boat traffic.

Sebago Lake is the second largest lake in Maine and located near the large city of Portland. Its water's are clear and very deep. Due to its proximity to local development, many power boaters like to recreate here and so paddlers may wish to steer clear of the open water and stay close to the shoreline. Be also cautious of windy or bad weather that can cause hazardous conditions on the water. This particular route travels from Sebago Lake Marina to Sebago Lake Station Landing and back again. One may end the journey at Station Landing if a shuttle option has been arranged and also if one is a resident of Sebago Lake or else a fee is usually required.