The Forks, Maine
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The Forks, Maine is a small unincorporated community and popular outdoor recreation hub in Somerset County known for whitewater rafting, fishing, and access to the Kennebec and Dead Rivers.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| The Forks, Maine canonical | 3 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
census-designated place
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outdoor recreation destination ⓘ unincorporated community ⓘ |
| climate | humid continental climate ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| county | Somerset County, Maine ⓘ |
| governingBody |
Somerset County Commissioners
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surface form:
Somerset County authorities
|
| hasActivity |
ATV riding
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canoeing ⓘ cross-country skiing ⓘ guided rafting trips ⓘ kayaking ⓘ snowshoeing ⓘ |
| hasEconomicActivity |
hospitality industry
ⓘ
outdoor guiding services ⓘ tourism ⓘ |
| hasFacility |
cabins
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campgrounds ⓘ lodges ⓘ rafting outfitters ⓘ |
| hasFeature | confluence of the Kennebec River and Dead River ⓘ |
| hasLandUse |
forested landscape
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recreation-oriented businesses ⓘ rural residential ⓘ |
| hasNearbyAttraction |
Appalachian Trail
ⓘ
Maine Huts and Trails system ⓘ Moxie Falls ⓘ |
| knownFor |
fishing
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hiking ⓘ hunting ⓘ outdoor recreation ⓘ snowmobiling ⓘ whitewater rafting ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
New England
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northern Maine ⓘ |
| nearRiver |
Dead River
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Kennebec River ⓘ |
| onRoute | Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway ⓘ |
| populationCharacteristic |
seasonal influx of visitors
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small permanent population ⓘ |
| regionType | rural community ⓘ |
| seasonalPattern |
peak rafting season in late spring and summer
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winter snowmobiling season ⓘ |
| state | Maine ⓘ |
| timeZone | Eastern Time Zone ⓘ |
| traversedBy | U.S. Route 201 ⓘ |
Referenced by (3)
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