Ecopelagicon is stuffed with outdoor gear, books, local arts and crafts. Maple syrup, jams, knitted…read moresweaters, hats, and hiking and fishing gear. Maps, toys and bug spray. Puzzles, rocks and candles, local lotions, soaps and music. BEST PART ALERT: you can borrow ice skates FOR FREE and skate on Rangeley on the cleared ice with two hockey goals - you can also borrow hockey pucks and sticks. A warming hut and FREE hot chocolate will help keep the toes and fingers from frostbite. Real deal skating, no kidding here. Awesome place to take the you and the kids to get some gifts for those unlucky enough not to be along for the ride.

Great book selection for those who love the outdoors! Supports Maine authors who know Maine. Thank…read moreyou!

Paradigm Gift On our…read morerecent trip thru Rangeley, we visited a lot of gift shops and this place by far was the best of the bunch. *Pricing was actually fairly good considering the area and it's a touristy location *During both our visits, the service was terrific. On the second visit the guy gave us some trails and sightseeing advice on where to reconnoiter. *Kayak rentals by the hour at a very fair price. I believe a double 'yak was ±$20/hr and if you're not an avid 'yaker then an hour is plenty. Believe you me! *Right off the main strip on a side street, so be sure not to miss them! *Tons of gifty things from clothing and food, to stickers and knickknacks *Hours are seasonal so be aware *Free street parking Conclusion: Best spot in Rangeley to get your souvenirs and gifts.

My family of four (kids ages 7 and 9) was looking for a guided kayaking trip while visiting…read moreRangeley, and we're so glad we found Rangeley Adventure Guide Services through their Instagram page! I messaged Seth (@rangeleyadventureco on IG), and the communication was fantastic -- quick, helpful, and super easy to book. We met Seth at the Rangeley Adventure Company store on 7 Pond Street -- definitely worth checking out for gear and gifts! From there, we followed him on a short 10-minute drive to a launch spot in Oquossoc that we never would have found on our own. We paddled up the Kennebago River and back down into the Cupsuptic -- the perfect route on a beautiful day. Along the way, Seth shared some local history (including cool info about old boat hulls around the lake), spotted wildlife for us (we saw a heron multiple times!), and made the whole experience fun, safe, and relaxed. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and great with our kids. This 3-hour tour ended up being one of the top highlights of our 10 days in Rangeley. If you're considering a canoe or kayak trip in the area, I highly recommend Rangeley Adventure Guide Services. Thanks again, Seth!

It's really the only game in town, so if you're in the area and need to shop it looks like this is…read moreit. Not bad for a sporting goods store similar to LL Bean. A little pricey but since it's in the middle of nowhere it's to be expected. The woman at the food counter was unbelievable rude. I tried to order something at around 2:15 on Sunday. The sign clearly said the kitchen closed at 3:00 but she said the kitchen was closed. She got irate when I mentioned the sign.

If you want selection, friendly employees and everything you had no idea you ever wanted, THIS is…read morethe place for you. I live in TX. We got BIG gun/sporting stores but this place is awesome. Looking for bear traps, they got 'em. Loads for an elephant gun? Check. Cross bows, pick your type. This is a place that needs to be seen to be believed and the general store sells Molson! I love this place more than I should, check it out.

We were briefly in Rangeley camping at the state park for two nights when we discovered that…read moresomeone had attempted to steal one of our bikes and absconded with the quick release skewer. The staff here went out of their way to see what we needed, and have it brought from their other store in Farmington, even though it was only a $12 part. They really went above and beyond. I would go here for any needs you might have.

From the owner: Servicing and Installation of chimneys, propane/wood/pellet fireplaces and stoves. We also sell and…read moreservice bicycles, Nordic and Alpine skis and accessories.

Great selection of hiking equipment including top line Osprey backpacks and hiking shoes and hiking…read morepoles. Glad we stopped so we could swap out bad equipment

Nice store - big old black dog usually greets customers. Good selection of sports gear - snow shoe…read morerentals, etc. Great gloves, slippers, and boots. Sales in the back room. Maps, hiking gear. Lot of stuff to check out - occasional tent sales. Worth checking out.

Go with the Snow…read more Small locally-owned gift and snow gear shop that operates out of Downtown Rangeley. They have a curated selection of local artisan made goods like clothing and home décor. As mentioned above, they also have some ski gear for the snow seekers. The shopkeeper was friendly and the prices seemed reasonable. Give them a shot!

This bike shop ROCKS! I planned a trip across the U.S. to ride with a buddy in Arizona & needed…read moresomething that would protect me from the brutal sun. Clint & Co. had a full range of kits to choose from at really decent prices. I was quickly guided to what I needed by friendly staff and was on my way with a smile & bag of goodies! As well, if you need a qualified shop to work on your bicycle of ANY type, Sportshaus should be your go-to place. They go the extra mile to keep not only your bicycle running in tip top shape, but helpful tips & group rides to keep YOU in shape, too! They deal in many bike lines including the epic Rocky Mountain. They rent downhill bikes to blast down Pleasant Mountain, directly behind their shop, with ski lifts to bring you back up to the top. Paddle boards & kayaks are for sale & rent, too. If you are an outdoors type of person, Sportshaus has nearly everything you need to safely "go into the wild."

We recently purchased boots for my wife and skis for me. Both Dave and Owner Clint serviced us with…read moregreat professionalism. Dave is the guy you want to go for boot fitting. It was obvious right from the start he knows what he's doing, asking all the right questions as well as knowing what boot was right for my wife. Highly recommend you visit this shop before you buy!

This isn't necessarily a traditional sporting goods store like a Dick's. They do have a large…read moresection for firearms. The other side is more of generators and lawn equipment. Due to the pandemic, shortages of ammunition and firearms was low. The store did have used rifles to purchase when I visited. Had a great conversation with the owner who was very friendly and helpful. He apologized for low inventory. But it's not his fault for that.

This is the best gas station we've found anywhere around the area. We were road tripping from Bar…read moreHarbor, Maine to Lincoln, NH when we stopped to use the bathroom further up the road. As soon as we drove past, I told my husband "Man we should've gone there instead!". It looks so nice and big from the road. That night, we took a moose watching tour. They stop for a bathroom break halfway through and this is the gas station they stopped in. The workers were really kind and fully prepared to handle the swarm of 50+ people all filing in at once. They have clean restrooms, a lot of snack and beverage options, and some good NH souvenirs. I definitely think this is the best option for a gas station within a few hours drive.

So sad to learn they are being demolished to build a Dunkin' Donuts. They've been my go to snack…read morespot for years for all of my hikes up that way.

Great deals, end of season. Every style and brand of ski clothes is here. Super affordable, this…read moretime of year. We always stop in, apres skiing, to find the best deals. I scored a post season demo ski set and boots for a song.