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From family-friendly campgrounds with swimming pools and full RV hookups to remote riverside campsites deep in the Maine North Woods, the Katahdin region offers a place to stay for nearly every camping style. Many are located near Baxter State Park, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, the West Branch and East Branch of the Penobscot River, and the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Scenic Byway.
There are many trails in the Katahdin region to Cross Country Ski or snowshoe in the Katahdin Region of Maine. Enjoy the great outdoors and spectacular views of Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak. Here are some helpful links to Katahdin Area Cross Country Ski trails (Condition and Grooming Information): – Penobscot River Trail (Pictured here): https://penobscotrivertrails.org/trail-conditions/ – National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/kaww/planyourvisit/winter-trail-conditions.htm – […]
Learn more about Maine logging history… Maine’s logging history began in the early 1600’s when English explorers first cut trees on Monhegan Island. By 1832, Bangor had become the largest shipping port for lumber in the world; at times, as many as 3000 ships were anchored there, and it was said that a person could […]
Passing through vast, breathtaking woods and waters, as well as 8 towns and villages, the byway will take you on an 89-mile journey filled with recreational opportunities as well as areas of significant history and culture.
Join the The Nature Conservancy in Maine for the grand opening of Rainbow Loop Trail! THIS FRIDAY 7/21 & SATURDAY 7/22: Join the The Nature Conservancy in Maine for the grand opening of Rainbow Loop Trail! Fri July 21: LIVE MUSIC, ICE CREAM for the kids, and a short ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Penobscot Avenue In Millinocket, Maine from […]
New Store “Katahdin Woods and Waters” Opens downtown Millinocket! MORE GREAT NEWS FOR MILLINOCKET – New England Outdoor Center – NEOC just opened “Katahdin Woods and Waters” store downtown Millinocket (102 Penobscot Ave.) just across from the Post Office. Open most days. A great new stop if you are visiting the Katahdin Area for wine, beer, cheese, […]
Our friends at Shin Pond Village reminds us to take it slow on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway and the adjacent roads. This cow and calf was spotted in the middle of the road near Mount Chase just two days ago. (Great photo, courtesy of Shin Pond Village!). Explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway – Visit Maine!
KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS SCENIC BYWAY – 89 miles of new experiences! Plan your trip: http://www.katahdinwoodsandwaters.com – Visit Maine! #mainething #katahdin #maine
HONOR ALL WHO SERVED – TODAY IS MEMORIAL DAY! “Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.[1] The holiday is currently observed every year on the last Monday of May. It marks the unofficial start of the American summer vacation season, […]
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, […]