Category: Events
Join the 2025 NOLS Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (HWFR) course, designed to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. What: Wilderness First Responder (Hybrid) Course Where: New England Outdoor Center | 30 Twin Pines Road in Millinocket, ME, 04462 (map) When: Monday, June 2, 2025 Starts at 8:00 AM Friday, […]
NEW SCENIC BYWAY INFORMATION GATEWAY! On your way to the Patten Lumbermen’s Museum (Facebook | Web) and right across from the legendary Craig’s Clam Shop, stop by the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway information gateway (under construction) at the Patten Recreation Area alongside the Patten Academy Alumni Park. Creating a new sidewalk into the park to access granite benches, interpretive […]
Canoeing Workshop in Baxter State Park TOMORROW WEDNESDAY JULY 19, at Daicey Pond Library at 4 p.m. in Baxter State Park. Join park ranger Mike Winslow for a fun afternoon of canoeing. Learn about different strokes and how to use them in various conditions. Look for other workshops and events at Baxter State Park’s website: https://baxterstatepark.org/calendar/ Map & directions: https://goo.gl/SmrgML. […]
OUR FIRST YEAR OF SOCIAL MEDIAS – A BIG THANK YOU! Averaging 300 new followers per month, the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway might be the fastest growing and one of the most engaged Facebook pages in the region! We are thrilled to see so many folks interested in visiting our beautiful Katahdin area. Explore the […]
We just found out that the Annual Strawberry Festival is happening in Stacyville, Maine at the Sherman Area Memorial VFW Post 2299 , in Stacyville,Maine. No worries, there is still time to attend and plenty to do. *** TONIGHT: The Ham/Bean supper is on and includes a delicious Strawberry Shortcake *** FULL DAY FESTIVAL PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY: 9:00 AM […]
EAST MILLINOCKET SUMMERFEST 2017 STARTS THIS WEEK (JULY 6-9): Parade, Firework, Live Music, Road Races, 5K Runner’s Race, Children activities, Food & Food Contests, Street Dance and More. It’s all on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway – Visit Maine! Events schedule: https://goo.gl/juyURt (VIDEO: Watch George Gallagher’s full video of last year’s event on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aztyBNtiOZY) #eastmillinocket [dzs_video source=”http://www.katahdinwoodsandwaters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/East-Millinocket-Summerfest-2017.mp4″ config=”skinauroradefault” height=””]
REMINDER! The 4th of July Parade in Millinocket, Maine is right around the corner. This year’s theme is KATAHDIN STRONG! Interested vendors and parade float participants should contact the Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce at 723-4443. Schedule of events can be found here: https://goo.gl/RAq6Mi It’s all on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway, Visit Maine!
MORE GOOD NEWS! Katahdin Tourism Partnership has been awarded a grant from the Davis Conservation Foundation to develop Wildlife & Working Forest interpretive panels along the nature trails at River Pond on the Golden Road just west of Millinocket, Maine on timber land owned by Katahdin Forest Management. A great example of how recreational trails […]
The 2017 KATAHDIN VISITOR’S GUIDE is now available! Our dear friends at the Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce just issued the wonderful 2017 KATAHDIN VISITOR’S GUIDE! Another amazing resource for local trails, places to visit, lodges, roads & maps, and much more. Pick your copy at the Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce (1029 Central St, […]
THIS JUST IN: News from Big Moose Inn! Loose Moose Bar & Grille and Fredericka’s Restaurant are opening for the 2017 season. Big Moose Inn is located a few miles north of Millinocket on Millinocket Lake. http://www.bigmoosecabins.com 207-723-8391 or info@bigmoosecabins.com Description from the owners: “At Big Moose, we bring you a rare blend of friendly […]