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Maine - Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway
Description: Composed of Route 17 and Route 4, the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway runs through the mountains of western Maine. The route offers fantastic vistas of the rugged mountains and cascading rivers and streams. Recreation opportunities abound all year long from hiking, fishing, and golf in the spring and summer to sightseeing of the beautiful foliage in the fall to snowmobiling and skiing in the winter. The area has a rich history from ancient settlers to the logging industry that shapes its character today.
Time to Allow: About 2.5 hours
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Reproduced with permission from the National Scenic Byways Online: www.byways.org
"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."
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