The Rangeley Lakes area is definitely special. With a long history of outdoor recreation and a wide variety of ways to enjoy the land, paddling is just one of the great things to do in the area.
Read MoreThe Sandy River flows for 73 miles from the Sandy River Ponds out near Rangeley, to the Kennebec River in Norridgewock. One of its best know features is Smalls Falls, a series of gorgeous waterfalls with vertical drops and the site of Smalls to the Wall, a steep creek paddling race held annually in the spring.
Read MoreTrish and I first paddled the Belgrade Stream about six years ago and did the complete journey from Belgrade Lakes Village to Messalonskee Lake. That fun journey takes you down Long Pond, includes a portage over Wings Mills Dam and spills you into Messalonskee at Route 27 near Hammond Lumber.
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