The Lakes Region of Maine, with over 80 square miles of lakes, has certainly earned its name. Located about 30 miles north of Portland and 30 min from North Conway New Hampshire the Lakes Region are is filled with much to do. Hiking, bicycle trails, boat rentals for the Saco River and surround lakes and ponds, hunting, fishing, golfing, summer road races and ton's of winter sports including snowmobiling, cross-country ski trails, downhill skiing & snowboarding at Shawnee Peak, skijoring, dog sled races and our tremendous fall foliage. There are numerous cultural events and festivals, including the Mushers Bowl/Winter Carnival, Lakes Brew Fest & Maine Blues Festival. Our beautiful mountains and lakes are only a small part of it's magnificent charm!
Long Lake was home to Stephen King and inspired his novel “The Mist”. This inspiration came to him at the checkout line in what now is called Food City. Food City was later featured in his novel “Under the Dome”. His home on Kansas Road / Long Lake also served as the setting for his sixth “Dark Tower” book. There is a lot of history and much enjoyment in our beautiful Lakes Region Area and it truly is “ Maine, the way life should be”!