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Green trees stretch ahead with rolling mountains of the Appalachians in the distance.
Western Maine With vast stretches of forests, Maine is sometimes called the "lungs of the Earth." © Ian Patterson

Legacy Journeys

Western Maine

Where forest-filtered air will cleanse your body and soul in the heart of America's Vacationland.

This trip is full. To join the waitlist, contact Katie James at
(800) 329-4930 or tnc@iconicadventures.com.

All travelers are required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 to participate on 2023 Legacy Journeys.

Explore the Journey

July 23-28, 2023

Full Itinerary

July 23-28, 2023

Join us in enjoying simple days surrounded by nature in the Pine Tree State. Our journey begins in Portland—Maine’s most populous city—overlooking a stunning rocky coastline, before heading west. From our home base, we will spend the next several days traveling around the striking mountains, crystal-clear lakes and streams, and quaint New England towns that grace this verdant landscape. With TNC scientists and partners as guides, we will travel on foot, by kayak and in the occasional vehicle to experience unique parts of this charming and casual “Lakes and Mountains Region” that most visitors never see.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Kayak Maine’s Androscoggin River while learning about the watershed’s rich history.
  • Ride a “chondola” for a bird’s-eye view of the Mahoosuc Range.
  • Attend a screening of “Love Flows,” a World Fish Migration Day documentary, followed by a Q&A with TNC experts.
  • Go birding in a lush boreal forest with a local guide.

Explore our Work in this Region

Information & Reservations

Reservations for all trips will open on Wednesday, August 31 at 2 p.m. ET and can be made with the trip specialist listed below.

Iconic Adventures
Phone: (800) 329-4930
Email: concierge@iconicadventures.com

 

All travelers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate on 2023 Legacy Journeys.

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From the top of Quill Hill, a green valley unfolds below.
View from the Top Mountains and forests surround Quill Hill. © Elsa Vernon/TNC
A view of the Maine coast from the sky.
Coastal Maine The Western Maine Journey begins and ends on the coast in Portland, Maine. © Mark Berry/TNC
A lone moose munches on grasses at the edge of a trail.
Stay Alert Moose are a regular sight on the woods roads in northern Maine. © Chris Stone
A river runs below a forested hillside.
Maine's Rivers Many of Maine's rivers provide vital habitat for an array of species. © Tom Pakulski
A hiker standing in a marsh looks through binoculars.
Flora and Fauna Hikers will have ample opportunity to look at the array of flora and fauna that Maine offers visitors. Here a hiker stands in a marsh looking for moose. © S. Fitzpatrick/The Nature Conservancy
× From the top of Quill Hill, a green valley unfolds below.
× A view of the Maine coast from the sky.
× A lone moose munches on grasses at the edge of a trail.
× A river runs below a forested hillside.
× A hiker standing in a marsh looks through binoculars.