Sandy River (Kennebec River tributary) - Wikipedia
The Sandy River is a 73.3-mile-long (118.0 km) [2] tributary of the Kennebec River in the U.S. state of Maine. The Sandy River originates in the Sandy River Ponds (44°53′37″N 70°32′26″W) at an elevation of 1,700 feet (520 m) in Sandy River Plantation.
Sandy River Beach (Maine's Best Kept Secret) - Hidden Gems US
Jul 21, 2023 · Sandy River Beach is a quiet, remote public beach located between Jonesport and Jonesboro in an area some would refer to as the “real Maine”. It is one of the few sandy beaches you’ll find in the area, offering beautiful views of Chandler Bay and a number of unique features that make it stand out to those who know about it.
Sandy River Plantation, Maine - Wikipedia
Sandy River Plantation is a plantation in Franklin County, Maine, United States. The population was 128 at the 2020 census. [2] It is home to the popular Saddleback Mountain Ski Resort and the Rangeley Lakes Nordic Trail Center (although visitors must drive through Dallas Plantation to …
Endangered Atlantic salmon takes hit from river dredging; Maine ...
Jun 30, 2024 · Maine Department of Marine Resources estimates that 150 Atlantic salmon made it to the Sandy River and its tributaries this past October, nearly twice the number from the previous year.
Sandy River, Phillips to Farmington | Maine: An Encyclopedia
Sandy River, Phillips to Farmington. This section of the Sandy River provides spectacular views of boulders, rock-strewn shores, and high banks sheltering cliff swallows. Beginning in Phillips well below the bridge, the river passes through Avon and Strong before arriving at Farmington.
Sandy River Plantation - Maine: An Encyclopedia
About 35 miles northwest of Farmington on Maine Route 4, south of Rangeley, the community marks the source of the Sandy River in the Sandy River Ponds at the south end of the township.
DEP says Sandy River dredging violated Maine laws
Aug 2, 2024 · State environmental regulators say the Town of Phillips violated state laws and damaged habitat for endangered Atlantic salmon when it dredged the South Branch of the Sandy River in December.
Sandy River Paddle: Fairbanks to Farmington Falls - Maine …
Nov 1, 2024 · Details. This reach of the Sandy River has only one challenging rapid, and the rest is an easy paddle with flat and quickwater sections. 4.5 miles after the Fairbanks bridge, there is an interesting ledge drop (Class II+) on each side of a boulder in the middle of the river.
Sandy River - Northern Forest Canoe Trail
The Sandy River flows east out of western Maine’s mountains for 52 miles before its confluence with the Kennebec, seven miles upstream of the village of Norridgewock. The Sandy provides a diversity of trip experiences for the recreational paddler.
Sandy River - New Sharon, ME — Maine Paddling Connection
Jun 1, 2022 · Sandy River - New Sharon, ME. The Sandy River flows for 73 miles from the Sandy River Ponds out near Rangeley, to the Kennebec River in Norridgewock. One of its best know features is Smalls Falls, a series of gorgeous waterfalls with vertical drops and the site of Smalls to the Wall, a steep creek paddling race held annually in the spring. A ...