Category: KW&W National Scenic Byway

LODGING GUIDE – KATAHDIN REGION Welcome to the Katahdin Region Lodging Guide, your resource for finding a comfortable base while exploring Maine’s North Woods. The region offers everything from hotels, small inns, and hiker hostels to lakeside lodges, wilderness cabins, campgrounds, and RV sites. Whether you are climbing Katahdin, paddling the Penobscot, exploring Katahdin Woods […]

WHITEWATER RAFTING GUIDE – KATAHDIN REGION Maine’s Katahdin Region is one of New England’s top whitewater rafting destinations, with the West Branch of the Penobscot River offering wilderness scenery, granite gorges, steep drops, waterfalls, and views of Mount Katahdin. Centered around Millinocket, Baxter State Park, the Penobscot River corridor, and the Katahdin Woods & Waters […]

Year-Round Trails Around Patten, Maine The Patten, Maine, area is a four-season trail hub in the Katahdin region, offering an extensive network of routes for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ATVing, Snowmobiling, and year-round outdoor exploration. Centrally located between Mount Chase, Shin Pond, Sherman, and Island Falls, Patten serves as a natural crossroads for both motorized and […]

GIFTS & LOCALLY MADE GUIDE – KATAHDIN REGION Welcome to the Katahdin Gifts & Locally-Made Guide, your go-to resource for finding locally made items, memorable keepsakes, and Maine-inspired gifts during your visit to the Katahdin Region. From classic general stores and outdoor outfitters to artisan shops and visitor favorites, these local businesses offer everything from […]

OUTDOOR GEAR & OUTFITTERS GUIDE – KATAHDIN REGION Welcome to the Katahdin Region Outdoor Gear & Wilderness Outfitters Travel Guide, your complete resource for finding the gear, rentals, outfitters, and guide services you need to explore Maine’s North Woods with confidence. This guide highlights the full range of outdoor resources available in the region—from locally […]

FOOD GUIDE – KATAHDIN REGION Welcome to the Katahdin Region Food Guide, your complete resource for discovering where to eat, drink, and stock up during your visit to Maine’s North Woods. This guide highlights the region’s full range of dining options—from locally loved restaurants, pubs, breweries, and cafés to seasonal roadside favorites, food trucks, general […]

Welcome, Runners and Supporters! The annual Millinocket Marathon & Half has grown into a complete weekend celebration filled with music, community gatherings, good food, and North Woods hospitality. Below is a full list of events happening before, during, and after the race — all taking place throughout the Millinocket and Katahdin region on the Katahdin […]

Along the 89-mile route, there are several rest areas, parks, and charming detours that make it ideal for families to stretch, play, picnic, and explore.

Tucked into the northern Maine woods at the gateway to Baxter State Park, the town of Patten may seem like a quiet community, known more for its lumbering heritage than for producing nationally recognized figures. Yet this small town has given rise to three remarkable people whose achievements in the arts, sciences, and social movements […]

The A. B. Leavitt House: Sherman’s Architectural Treasure In the small northern Maine town of Sherman stands one of the state’s most distinctive historic homes: the A. B. Leavitt House (Currently Salted Butter Farm | 6 Gardiner Street). Built in 1890, this striking residence is more than just a piece of local history—it represents the […]