Hotels in Millinocket

Tucked against northern Maine's wilderness, Millinocket serves as the gateway to Mount Katahdin, where hikers celebrate completing the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail. Paddle Ambajejus Lake while scanning for moose that appear with surprising nonchalance. Baxter State Park offers adventures from gentle forest walks to challenging summit climbs with views that explain why they call this 'The Way Life Should Be.' North Woods trading post culture thrives in local shops where outfitters still sketch routes on paper maps. After wilderness days, local diners serve pie and stories in equal measure, neither requiring embellishment. The 2008 paper mill closure hit hard, but a resilient spirit endures among residents who measure wealth in sunsets and moose sightings.