Kennebec and Moose River Valleys

River Valley is a region of Maine that encompasses the counties of Kennebec and Somerset.

Cities and towns

The area is heavily forested with large tracts of land owned by timber companies and private landowners.

Due to the border with Quebec, a large number of people speak French, especially in northern portions of the region.

Fall foliage: The area's leaves start turning in September, and usually peak around the end of the month, or the beginning of October. US Route 201 from Solon to Jackman is one of the most scenic routes in the state, and has been featured in places like Yankee magazine. Route 15 is also impressive, especially around Rockwood/Greenville, where Moosehead Lake and Mt. Kineo make for some astounding vistas.
A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 crosses the north of this area at 3:30PM local time. The track of totality is northeast from Mexico and Texas to Ohio and straddling the Canada–New England border, then across Maine to New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

Outdoor activities rule here.

Be aware when driving that collisions with moose are frequent in this area.

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