Millinocket attracts those who enjoy the way of life found in this small town - more laid back, with fewer trappings than most other areas. This region of natural beauty, described in Henry David Thoreaus book, THE MAINE WOODS, was first settled in 1830 by Thomas Fowler, who cleared some land and built a log cabin. Sitting on the west bank of the Penobscot River, Millinocket borders the wilder natural Maine, and is in close proximity to Mount Katahdin (Maines tallest mountain) and Moosehead Lake (Maines largest lake). The Millinocket community offers a multitude of summer activities, including hiking, camping, rafting, nature watching, boating, canoeing, and kayaking. All winter long, visitors are drawn to the region for snowmobiling, cross country skiing, or snowshoeing. Fall days are cool and crisp, for sports enthusiasts to pursue their favorite game. Residents of this small community are friendly and hospitable to those who visit their community.