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Miles of Scenic Snowmobile Trails start in Millinocket

By neoc | Nov 19, 2019 | Comments Off on Miles of Scenic Snowmobile Trails start in Millinocket

It’s no secret that Maine has some of the best snowmobiling in the world, and the Katahdin Region is at the epicenter of the state’s expansive system of snowmobile trails.…

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Men and their snowmobiles —It’s all about the smiles

By neoc | Nov 13, 2019 | Comments Off on Men and their snowmobiles —It’s all about the smiles

It’s 9:30 AM on a Saturday morning in Millinocket and five geared up snowmobilers walked into the River Driver’s Restaurant at the New England Outdoor Center. They’re going to fuel…

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4 Beautiful November hikes in the Katahdin Region

By neoc | Oct 28, 2019 | Comments Off on 4 Beautiful November hikes in the Katahdin Region

November Updates and News As the leaves drop in the Katahdin Region, stunning mountain views are emerging in every direction, and especially to the north in Baxter State Park’s stunning…

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Are you ready for snowmobiling season? We are

By neoc | Oct 16, 2019 | Comments Off on Are you ready for snowmobiling season? We are

The great thing about snowmobiling in the Katahdin Region is that every week can offer a new snowmobiling destination.  If you’re ready to start planning your 2020 snowmobiling season, here’s…

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October 15, 2019

By NEOC Info | Oct 16, 2019 | Comments Off on October 15, 2019

On what could be the last moose tour of the season today Ken was under pressure to find a moose for our two guests from Florida. Since it was a…

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October 14, 2019

By NEOC Info | Oct 15, 2019 | Comments Off on October 14, 2019

Although it was not a very sunny day and Mt Katahdin was hiding in the thick clouds, our group of 4 from the South were determined to go out on…

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October 12, 2019

By NEOC Info | Oct 14, 2019 | Comments Off on October 12, 2019

As the moose tour season winds down, we had two tours going today, one by land and one by water. Our Maine guide Glen took a group by van for…

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October 11, 2019

By NEOC Info | Oct 13, 2019 | Comments Off on October 11, 2019

Ken and two guests traveled via the NEOC van in search of a moose. No moose today but they saw KATAHDIN, a chipmunk, a red squirrel, two crows and trees,…

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October 10, 2019

By NEOC Info | Oct 11, 2019 | Comments Off on October 10, 2019

The sun was shining brightly on the panoramic view of Katahdin dressed in the beauty of our Maine fall colors. Ken set off on another excursion to Mud Brook in…

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October 9, 2019

By NEOC Info | Oct 10, 2019 | Comments Off on October 9, 2019

It was another strikingly beautiful sunny day here at NEOC today and Ken was back at the helm of the pontoon boat motoring into Big Mud brook in search of…

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