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PHOTOS: Visitors take in the view at Height of Land, along the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway. (Submitted photos)
RANGELEY — Those who drive through the western mountains on the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway this summer will likely by greeted by a byway ambassador at the Height of Land and Whip Willow scenic overlooks.
Byway ambassadors, a program of the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, greet visitors and connect them to resources along the byway, like restaurants, hiking, swimming, shopping, museums, events and where to see a moose. The ambassadors on the overlooks during high traffic hours.
“They will be helping with directions, snapping family photos, and genuinely welcoming our visitors to the Rangeley region,” said Amanda Laliberte, program director at RLHT. “Lots of people drive the RL Scenic Byway and have a deep love and respect for the work of the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust and others in conserving the landscape. Many never step onto a trail, participate in a program, or stop by our office but they support what we’ve done by helping to establish the scenic byway and conserve land. We decided to connect with them at a place we all love; our overlooks.”
The Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway starts in Madrid Township on Route 4 and traverses forests, mountain streams, farm fields and a chain of lakes and ponds. Following the shore of Rangeley Lake, visitors pass through the villages of Rangeley and Oquossoc before turning south on Route 17 to the Height of Land toward Byron. Along the way, the byway passes through a region with more than 40,000 acres of conserved public access lands offering scenic beauty and multi-season recreational opportunities.
