Big Eddy makes a fine base camp from which to explore the surrounding region: Allagash Wilderness Waterway The put-in at Chamberlain Lake is less than an hour’s drive north on the Telos Road from Big Eddy. Ambajesus and Chesuncook Boom-houses The West Branch Historical Society is restoring the boom houses at Ambejesus and Chesuncook as …
Big Eddy visitors often enjoy spending a relaxing evening sitting in the Adirondack Chairs and gazing out over the Eddy. As the sun sinks low, one of our non-human summer visitors can often be heard calling over the West Branch. The Common Nighthawk spends the winter in South America and returns to the Katahdin region …
What’s so special about Big Eddy? A few guests share their thoughts: For Judy and me it is the joint love of fly fishing, the north woods, the solitude of the trout waters in the West Branch Region, and the liberty of knowing a stint on the “Eddy” is mere feet away – these experiences …
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The COVID-19 pandemic inspired more people than ever before to explore the forests, mountains, lakes, rivers, and coastlines that make Maine uniquely Maine. It’s natural that newcomers to outdoor adventure—from hiking and camping to fishing and snowshoeing—might not know the ins-and-outs of responsible recreation. That’s why the Maine Office of Tourism has …
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Before you know it Big Eddy will be open. As the days get longer I wanted to let you know of some updates that we will be working on in 2021 and beyond. We are always looking at ways to reduce the run time for our diesel generator. In May we will install a new …