Enjoy the Fourth of July Fireworks from a Historic Steamboat

For more than 150 years, people have traveled to the Moosehead Lake area in Maine for adventure and relaxation. Mount Kineo's 700-foot cliffs shoot straight out of the water, which is dotted with more than 80 islands, and some say moose outnumber people three to one.

Visitors can experience the majesty of Moosehead Lake and its steamboat history on the Katahdin, affectionately known as Kate. This hardworking steamboat built in 1914 participated in the nation's last log drive and was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Kate is offering a special voyage on the Fourth of July! She'll start a cruise of the southern part of the lake at 7 p.m., where guests will have a prime view of the local fireworks display. She'll return to dock around 9:30 p.m.

Throughout the season, she also offers a variety of other cruises:

• The Sugar Island Cruise offers a three-hour trip around Moosehead Lake's widest area, just north of Sugar Island.
• The Kineo Cruise allows passengers to experience the mountain cliffs during the 5.5-hour ride.
• Sunset Dance Cruises are special three-hour events featuring live bands for those 21 and older.

Cruises run through November, so click here for schedules and ticket information!