Honoring the noble efforts of our veterans is one of the best ways of expressing gratitude for their exceptional service. Veterans Day is observed in November every year to celebrate, honor, and pay our respects for the service of our veterans. We can participate in the event by attending local events organized by the government. As these events are found across the country, you can also plan a trip during the occasion and attend the local events at a new destination. By doing so, you can organize a Veterans Day trip while also exploring a new location. If you are a veteran yourself, you can make the most of this opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones. As the daily hustle of life may leave little to no time for any group activities with your family and friends, you can plan a trip for Veterans Day and materialize all the plans as per your convenience. Read on below to see what a Veterans Day in Rangeley could look like during your journey to Maine!
A Beautiful Trip Awaits
November is one of the best times to visit the gorgeous Northeast. There are a number of exciting attractions and activities in Rangeley. Whether you are heading out with your friends or going for a trip with your family, you can find it easy to plan an engaging itinerary for everyone in the group. Those seeking a quiet and relaxing time in a natural setting can look forward to activities like hiking, biking, photography, and wildlife watching. As the Rangeley area is blessed with incredible natural beauty featuring tall mountains, rolling hills, calm and pristine lakes, dense forests, and more, you are sure to enjoy a memorable trip away from home.
If you enjoy hiking, you can expect to have a great time exploring the beautiful landscape. The hiking trails take you through the cover of trees with scenic points occurring at regular intervals. One of the popular spots for hiking is Height of Land. It is situated along the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway and allows you to admire the scenic landscape from an elevated spot overlooking the lakes, mountains, and trees. You can also enjoy a fall color tour to view the different shades of leaves that form a carpet over the hills. The different hues of yellow, orange, red, pink, and gold add a colorful touch to the area. Depending on the weather, you may get an opportunity to enjoy plenty of waterfalls in the area. The Rangeley region is popular for its streams of flowing water that form waterfalls at multiple locations such as Angel Falls, Small Falls, and Cascade Gorge Stream Trail. To see a unique geologic formation, you can visit Coos Canyon, while Bald Mountain is a wonderful spot for hikers with many trails cutting through the mountains.
The Rangeley area receives plenty of snowfall in the winter season, forming a thick bed of snow, making it a paradise for skiers and snow lovers. There are many ski resorts for activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, tubing, and ice skating. As the region has plenty of trails covered by a blanket of snow, it is also a famous spot for cross country skiing. The Rangeley Lakes Trail Center has a dense network of trails for cross country skiing.
The local body of the Rangeley Lake area organizes events for Veterans Day. You can visit the public library to understand the local activities. The Outdoor Heritage Museum is a must-visit spot during your trip to the Rangeley area where you can see the different exhibits and displays depicting the history of logging, fishing, skiing, and other outdoor adventures that highlight the popularity of this region.
Book a Perfect Accommodation for Your Trip
If you are eager to spend time with your loved ones in the beautiful Rangeley area, you will need the right style of accommodation. Though you can opt for hotel rooms, it may not confer the same benefits as staying together under the same roof. Instead, you can stay in a spacious house with multiple rooms for your convenience. At Morton & Furbish Vacation Rentals, we can offer a wide range of vacation homes with a spacious layout located at key spots in the area. Stay right next to the lake with a private waterfront or choose an easily accessible location in downtown, you can easily find a perfect place to call home. Come home to a spacious living room with features like a comfy couch, flat screen television, indoor fireplace, and a flat screen television. The dedicated dining area can be perfect for enjoying meals as a group. Enjoy the privacy with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms and a fully functional kitchen to make meals. Live like a local while choosing any of our vacation rentals for a memorable Veterans Day trip.
We cannot wait to help you plan your next trip to Rangeley. You can get in touch with us and find the perfect place to call home.