tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2616078566493718593.post762760749832013284..comments2023-09-08T13:59:35.183-04:00Comments on Recreational Kayaking in Maine: Highland Lake Falmouth/Windham, MaineMaine KayakGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08635201868439734647noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2616078566493718593.post-78339183656861430852017-04-24T08:52:26.740-04:002017-04-24T08:52:26.740-04:00Awesome write up. I bought, "Paddling Southe...Awesome write up. I bought, "Paddling Southern Maine" after reading some of your blogs. The book is outstanding and I'm using it as a first time kayaker to determine where to go for my trips. Highland Lake was one of the closest and I figured less to worry about. Yesterday was a bit breezy, but overall I had a blast. Saw a blue heron, a couple big hawks (which I thought were eagles at first), then did see an eagle soaring above the eastern shore pines. <br /><br />I took your advice and went south first, which indeed is a hidden gem. You'd think the lake ends when you see that last camp. The dam is pretty tame and there is a nice pool there to turn around before hand. I did like the sign, "Danger - Dam ahead, fast water, keep away." <br /><br />Half my battle as a first time, "yaker was getting all my gear and the boat to the water. But, once that was handled, I did about 5-6 miles via GPS, coming back north and hugging the western shore, then crossing over about 1/2 way up the lake. Lots of folks out doing spring camp cleanups and projects. By the time I got back to the launch site about noon, the parking lot was full with more coming down the road. <br /><br />Royal River probably my next attempt. Thanks again, I'll keep at it. <br /><br />Thanks for your blog and book, I'm going to try and hit many of the destinations this season! Cravenfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455873720959095931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2616078566493718593.post-74784837050652020522016-08-03T20:02:31.872-04:002016-08-03T20:02:31.872-04:00Thank you for your directions and the beautiful ph...Thank you for your directions and the beautiful photos . . . . I am visiting this lake tomorrow:))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16728800930047188540noreply@blogger.com