Camping season, youth adventures, Woods & Waters Day, NPS Director’s Awards, and more… The warm days and long evenings are perfect for exploring the landscapes of Katahdin Woods and Waters. Whether you’re hitting the trails, paddling the waterways, or simply enjoying the serenity of the woods, we hope you find inspiration and joy in these …
Posted: July 24, 2024 by Sarah Andre
Screen⛺Time- July eNewsletter
Camping season, youth adventures, Woods & Waters Day, NPS Director’s Awards, and more… The warm days and long evenings are perfect for exploring the landscapes of Katahdin Woods and Waters. Whether you’re hitting the trails, paddling the waterways, or simply enjoying the serenity of the woods, we hope you find inspiration and joy in these …
Posted: June 21, 2024 by Sarah Andre
Dirt Road Destinations – June eNews
Summer events, family getaways, youth adventures, signs to get you there, and more… We are excited to share that registration is now open for our annual summer celebration, Woods & Waters Day! You are invited to join us on the evening of Saturday, August 17th at Ktaadn Resorts New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket. This year’s …
Posted: May 15, 2024 by Sarah Andre
Love Katahdin Woods & Waters? Join Friends!
A letter from board member Matt Polstein, President & Founder of Ktaadn Resorts (home of New England Outdoor Center), and Maine’s Small Business Owner of the Year! Thank you for all you do, Matt! Dear Friends, 2024 is shaping up to be a BIG year for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument–and there has …
Posted: August 29, 2023 by Sarah Andre
My Park Story – Elise’s Summer Reflections
Friends’ place-based educators connect learners with land year-round, but long summer days outside the structure of a school day allow for deeper youth experiences on our trails and rivers. Education Coordinator Elise Goplerud shares her reflections on the impact of these programs in this month’s #myparkstory. Katahdin Learning Project’s summer youth programs wound down in …
Posted: July 25, 2023 by Sarah Andre
My Park Story – Maggie’s Stars Over Katahdin
This featured Park Story comes from Maggie O’Hara, Katahdin Learning Project’s seasonal place-based educator. Maggie just graduated from Katahdin Middle High School and is headed to Eastern Maine Community College to study secondary education in the fall. Going out in the woods is not every high schooler’s dream. And being entirely honest, at the beginning …
Posted: June 22, 2023 by Sarah Andre
My Park Story – Kevin Slater on the East Branch
In 50 years of paddling the East Branch of the Penobscot, he’s learned that every paddling trip is a new experience–and he is an important witness to changes that slowly span the decades. In a recent conversation with Kevin Slater, co-owner of Mahoosuc Guide Services, he talked about the crucial data to watch when planning …