Pineo Ridge
When the Laurentide Ice Sheet passed through it left a huge impact on Maine's coast, forming what is now the Pineo Ridge.
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Pineo Ridge Details
When the Laurentide Ice Sheet passed through it left a huge impact on Maine's coast, forming what is now the Pineo Ridge. First moving in and pushing down hundreds of pounds of rocks and sediment, it eventually retreated to leave behind an obscure landscape of both flat barrens and random rocky boulders. The area today is a geologist's playground, standing out amongst the normally forested hills and mountains of Maine. This is some of the flattest land to be found in the state and is perfect for growing blueberries. Interestingly, 95% of the region's fruits grow here, well maintained by keepers throughout the year.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pineo Ridge
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1.5 mi away
The Great Heath
One of the largest wetlands in Maine, and the biggest in the region at over 7,000 acres, The Great Heath is well-known for its unique and diverse ecology.
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Great Heath Public Land
As one of Maine's largest peat bog ecosystems, Great Heath Public Land is considered an appointed Ecological Reserve to protect the delicate species that grow here.
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Blackwoods Scenic Byway
A short 12 mile stretch of quiet two-lane highway that brings visitors back to the slower days of rural life.
