The document provides an agenda and overview of a regional tourism training presentation for Franklin County, Maine. It discusses the tourism industry structure in Maine and Franklin County, outlines the major regions and activities in Franklin County, and provides details on attractions, events, and other areas of interest for visitors to the region. The presentation aims to help attendees better understand and promote tourism opportunities across Franklin County.

1. Regional Information Training Presented and prepared by the Maine Woods Tourism Training Initiative of the Franklin County Tourism Network By Susan Atwood Judy Morton Tyne Hagerstrom Leigh Breidenbach

2. AGENDA I. How Does Tourism Work? II. So You Think You Know Franklin County? III. Activities We All Share IV. Greater Farmington Region V. Greater Rangeley Region VI. Carrabassett Region VII. Rainy Day Activities VIII. What About Day Trips? IX. What Else Matters to Visitors? X. So Now We Do Know & Appreciate Franklin County!

3. Tourism in Maine Tourism Commission Maine Office of Tourism Maine Tourism Assn. Tourism Alliance Regional Tourism Organizations Chambers CVBs Local Econ. Dev. Regional Econ. Dev. Lodging Campgrounds Recreation Retail Transportation Guides Sporting Camps Fairs & Festivals Arts & Cultural Windjammers Conventions Meetings Restaurants Attractions Historic BELOW THE STATE STRUCTURE IS THE INDUSTRY!

4. Maine’s Eight Tourism Regions Kennebec & Moose River Valleys Maine’s Lakes & Mountains Aroostook County Greater Portland & Casco Bay Midcoast Southern Maine Coast

5. So, You Think You Know Franklin County? PRE-TEST

12. Better Living Center Parking Lot May - October Tues. (2-6), Fri. (9-2) Farmers Markets Farmington Farmers Market -May- October Sat. (9-12) Located in the parking lot of the Farmington Courthouse on Maine Street Winter - Farmington Hall - Grange Hall on bridge street in West Farmington

13. Homestead is the birthplace of Lillian Nordica. Lillian was America 's first international opera diva, and the homestead contains memorabilia of her life and career. 116 Nordica Lane in Farmington Centennial Celebration of Lillian Nordica's final concert in Farmington, Maine - 1911 Nordica Homestead

14. Farmington Agricultural Fair September York Farm Corn Maize Located just 2 miles outside of Farmington, Maine on Route 2 at 560 Farmington Falls Road 778-3835

15. Chester Green Wood Day The first Saturday in December

16. Sprint Sled Dog Races February - Sandy River Farm, Rt. 2, Farmington

17. Wilson Lake Scenic Vista - Wilton Half mile from junction of Rte 2 and 4 in Wilton

22. D.E.W. Animal Kingdom 918 Pond Road Mount Vernon, ME

23. Performing Arts Kingfield Pops – June Kingfield Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center South Carthage Featuring the best in Celtic Entertainment Premier music event that is set against a stunning mountain backdrop. The states finest folk, traditional and classical musicians join together to present an evening of music under the stars

25. Area Events Farmington Summer Festival & Art in the Park - July Wilton Blueberry Festival 1 st weekend of August Phillips Old Homes Days August 18 th

26. Mt. Blue State Park Franklin County:

27. Mt. Blue State Park Weld, ME Rangeley Lakes State Park Rangeley, ME Franklin County State Parks Passport

33. Kineowatha Park’s trails wander through old pine forests, along the shores of Wilson Lake, and connect the various recreation areas in the park. This short network of trails provides easy and relaxed walking as well as picnicking and swimming. Kineowatha Park - Wilton

35. Special Events and Festivals July 3 rd Fireworks Blueberry Festival Strawberry Festival Logging Museum Festival Shriners Parade Art in The Park Snodeo

36. Special Events and Festivals continued Splash In/Fly In Oquossoc Days Mountain Holly Days and Parade of Trees Walk To Bethlehem

37. Events at Saddleback Mountain Pond Skimming Cardboard Box Race

38. Museums Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum Wilhelm Reich Museum Special Events: Public programs held in July and August - 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Museum Hours: June 30 to September 1, Monday, through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

39. Performing Arts Diva Shows Rangeley Friends of the Arts Plays Watermelon Concert Series RFA Concert Series Walk To Bethlehem RFA Music From The Lake RRHW Concert - Doobie Brothers Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival

40. Scenic Vistas Height of Land Rangeley Overlook National Scenic By-way Madrid Route 4 to Oquossoc, Route 1 to Byron Smalls Falls

41. KID FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES Carrabassett Valley Antigravity Complex Outdoor Adventure Camp Nike Junior Golf Camp

42. A Taste of Hiking in Franklin County • Bigelow Range (Fire Warden's Trail/Horns Pon) • Burnt Mountain • Crocker Mountain • Piazza Rock - 3.6 miles – Easy KID FRIENDLY • Sugarloaf Mountain - Numerous routes - Moderate to Difficult • Tumbledown Mountain - Weld - Numerous Routes • Bald Mountain Trail • Cranberry Peak • Bigelow Nature Preserve & Lodge SNOWMOBILE ACCESS • Bemis Stream Trail • Daggett Rock

43. Hiking continued • East Kennebago Mountain Trail - Hiking & Biking • Forest Legacy Trail • Hatchery Brook Trail • Hunter Cove Wildlife Sanctuary - Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust • Mountain Pond Trail • Mt. Abraham (Mt. Abram) Trail • Orgonon Trails - Located on the property of Wilhelm Reich • Smalls Falls • Spencer Pond Trail 1 mile each way - KID FRIENDLY • Spotted Mountain Trail • West Mountain Falls

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