About the Kennebec and its River Cities

Focusing on Nature, Art, and History

Dwell in Beauty

Find the beauty in the world and try to stay there, in mind if not in place.

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Find the beauty in the world and try to stay there, in mind if not in place. 〰️

The Kennebec River Cities

Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale, and Gardiner

2025 Art Season

Information about artwalks, gallery showings, and plein air paint outs in and around the River Cities.

Musicians

Listings, links, and video of local musicians

Local Trails

Listings, info, and photos/video of hiking trails in/near the River Cities.

Latest Video

Nature, Art, and History Events
in and around the River Cities

While the term “River Cities” could be applied to a number of other cities (notably, Bath, Waterville and Skowhegan) here it refers to the cities of Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale, and Gardiner who have historically shared a close connection not only to the Kennebec but to each other.

Sites with more information about the River Cities

On The Kennebec Photos and Merchandise

Sparkle Art Studio

(Closed for the Season)
129 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, Maine

Michel Paul Artist Studio

168 Water Street, Hallowell, Maine