On a stormy 4th of July, while families prepped their fireworks, lit the grill and recounted their favorite floats in their small town parades Joe, Luna (our sometimes chaotic but always loveable pup), and I pushed off and slipped quietly into the East Branch of the Penobscot River. This river runs through the present and…
Story and photos by Stephen Brezinski, AMC Maine Trip Leader When I wanted to lead an AMC group backpack for beginners and intermediate level hikers, Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument was the obvious choice for me. The area features good wide trails over rolling hills, several not-too-challenging peaks with good views, a good size…
Sometimes the hardest decision is the right one. Just a couple of days before our Trek & Tent youth overnight expedition in July, leaders made the call to shorten the trip from a three-day, two-night adventure to a single overnight. The forecast included the potential for strong thunderstorms, large hail, and even a tornado watch….
As we anticipate the opening of Tekαkαpimək Contact Station and Loop Road for 2026 this Friday, May 22nd, Executive Director Brian Hinrichs reflects on a day trip from Bangor to Tekαkαpimək with his family last summer. Whenever visiting the monument, please start by downloading the NPS app and checking out nps.gov/kaww for the latest travel…
Written by Elise Goplerud, Education Coordinator If you only have one day to soak up fall in the northern Katahdin region, you’ll want it to be filled with the season’s essentials: crisp foliage, beautiful scenery, and good food to keep you fueled along the way. Earlier this September, I set out to design a day…
Story and photos by Andrew Bossie, Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters My partner, Gary, and I decided to run the East Branch of the Penobscot River during the weekend of June 16th and 17th. I recently joined the Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters as its inaugural Executive Director and we planned this trip…
