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MAINE SIGNS
Maine's "Billboard Law" is
intended to preserve the
state's scenic resources, but it
affects the directional
information available to travelers. You'll probably
need to look harder to find your way. To avoid
confusion, we suggest the following:
*

Get directions before you leave. Brochures and web
sites usually include directions, and campground
owners will be happy to tell you how to reach them.

Be sure to carry a recent map.

Use available information centers.

Signs can only indicate changes in direction.
Make next available turn in direction sign arrow is
pointing.

Number indicates distance from sign to
destination- after turn is complete.

Sizes and layouts of signs are standardized;
reflectorized signs will be blue with white lettering
and standard symbols.

CYNTHIA CURTIS

Visitors have traditionally enjoyed the wealth of
hunting and fishing opportunities found in Maine.
Licenses can be obtained at Maine's Statewide
Information Centers and at campground stores in
locations where fishing and hunting are primary
activities. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries
and Wildlife can provide answers to your questions and
will provide pamphlets containing official rules and
regulations as well as license fees. For more
information write to:

Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0041
207-287-8000
www.maine.gov/ifw

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Katahdin * Moosehead * Highlands
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Of course, shopping is not all there is
to do in the twin cities. For example,
there are several unusual restaurants
located on Bangor's waterfront and
music often fills the air as boats make
their way up and down the Penobscot
River.

of the city to life and that allow you to
visit many of the spectacular homes
built by logging barons more than 100
years ago.

Firewood Do's and Don'ts

Must-sees in the Greenville area
include:

Just up the road from Bangor is the
main campus of the University of
* The Moosehead Marine Museum ofMaine at Orono. Impressive collecfers a collection of photographs and Just across the bridge from Bangor, is tions are on display in the many mumemorabilia from the lake's steam- the city of Brewer. Filled with unique seums located right on campus and in
shopping and dining experiences, the
boat The
history.
Downtown Bangor at the University of
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of historical sights Maine Art Museum.
Borer are marching across the country with
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beautiful forests
and woodlands.
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monuments. Stop by Chamberlain
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steamboat
ferries
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around
Other attractions in the Bangor area
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resources.
One of the most impressive
sights in * Thewebsite
* Annual Forest Heritage Days in
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Theatre Company, a
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moving firewood into Maine and not moving firewood
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immediately.
most photographed monuments
in gor Opera House.
www.maine.gov/firewood
Naturally, camping, fishing, hiking, ca- Maine. You will certainly want to have
noeing,Thank
rock climbing
and exploring your picture taken standing next to the * Hollywood
Slotsvacations.
Hotel & Raceway,
you for your understanding, and for keeping VACATIONLAND safe
for your future
are major components of any visit to statue. Everyone does!
located in Bangor.
the Moosehead Lake area. There are
plenty of outdoors and wilderness ad- Look carefully in Bangor and you might * Bangor City Forest and the Orono
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find the
1854 Italianate
Villa home Bog Boardwalk, one of Bangor's 83
venture centers open to assist in plan- justMaine
hidning family trips, and you might even of Stephen King. It's not hard to spot, den gems. A National Natural Landconsider going on a moose safari- really, because an iron fence featuring mark, the bog walk is an educational
but, remember, pack only your cam- eerie cutouts and figures of animals opportunity for all ages.
surrounds it.
era- no shooting allowed.

What would camping be without a campfire? Sad...
What would Maine forests be without trees? Sadder yet!

For a wide variety of shopping, explore
the twin cities of Brewer and Bangor.

There are several downtown tours of
Bangor available that bring the history

* The Cole Land Transportation Museum features 200 Maine antique
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