Everyone wants to feel like a kid again right? To feel carefree and to be caught up in the wonder of life. The excitement of the day is alluring and draws you into its optimistic reality. To be a kid again really has a lot of great summer memories, doesn’t it? Striking out with your friends into the woods and exploring the world around you. Some of the places you visit can really speak to the feeling of truly being carefree. This swimming hole in Maine will provide you with exactly what you needed.

Smalls Falls is just south of Rangeley and is a popular spot for locals to go swimming. To feel like a kid again you need to invoke your sense of wonder at discovering something new.
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From the parking area, you can hike down to the falls, nestled in your classic Maine woods with fresh-smelling pine trees guiding you down.
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The walk is not very far and the excitement of finding this swimming hole can make the minutes fly by.

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Once you arrive you will be greeted with a series of waterfalls.
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The Sandy River has made its way down the rocks creating a very smooth surface for the water to glide on. You will discover that the rocks can slide you down into the waters below creating a natural waterslide.
As you continue on along these beautiful waterfalls you will have a few opportunities to jump into the deep water from high above.
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Throw caution to the wind and be like a kid again. Let the rush of the fall exhilarate you like you are 14 years old again.
If the rush of falling isn't your thing then feel free to relax along the rocks or take a little dip in the many swimming pools around Smalls Falls.
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They are calm, peaceful, and a great way to cool off in the summer.

Finding waterfalls can be so inviting, jumping off of cliffs can be such a rush, and wading in a natural pool can be relaxing. Whatever style you choose to make you feel like a kid again, make sure you visit Smalls Falls. 

For more great waterfalls in Maine check out this list of beautiful waterfalls. 

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