Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters

Events

  • Teacher Camp – June 22, 2026

    Teacher Camp, an annual professional development opportunity through Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, invites educators of all types to join us for a day of learning and connecting.

  • Camping 101 Overnight 

    **TRIP FULL** Our Camping 101 Course is designed to give participants the confidence and skills needed to enjoy the outdoors safely and comfortably. Whether someone is brand new to camping or looking to build on their experience, this program walks through the essentials step by step. Participants will learn campsite basics like how to pitch...

  • Orin Falls Day Hike

    Join us for a moderately challenging 6-mile hike to Orin Falls, one of the hidden gems of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This hike follows the East Branch of the Penobscot River through beautiful forest before reaching a series of cascading waterfalls and pools perfect for cooling off on a summer day. Open to students entering...

  • Trek & Tent Overnight

    *This trip is full. Fill out the registration form to be added to the waitlist* The Trek & Tent trip is all about fun, adventure, and building confidence outdoors. Students will learn how to read a map, explore trail options, and help choose hikes that match their group’s interests and ability. Along the trail, we’ll...

  • Barnard Mountain Hike

    Age group: Youth entering 4th and 5th grades. Ready for a challenge? Join us for a hike up Barnard Mountain, one of the Katahdin region’s most rewarding summit hikes. This approximately 4-mile round-trip trek is geared toward adventurous students who are ready to tackle steep sections, build confidence, and enjoy incredible views from the top....

  • Canoe & Camp Overnight

    *This trip is full. Fill out the registration form to be added to the waitlist* Age group: Youth entering 8th through 11th grades. Explore the East Branch of the Penobscot River on our Canoe & Camp backcountry trip. This river is the homelands of the Penobscot people and a river traveled and famously written about...

  • Barnard Mountain Day Hike

    Age group: Youth entering 6th through 11th grades. Take on a moderately challenging 4-mile hike up Barnard Mountain for sweeping views of Katahdin and the surrounding woods and waters. This steeper climb follows an old logging road, offering a chance to talk about the region’s history as a working forest and its transformation into public...

  • TekαkαpimÉ™k Contact Station Visit

    Age group: Youth entering 6th through 11th grades. Spend the day exploring Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, a one-of-a-kind space shaped through collaboration between the National Park Service and Wabanaki communities. Students will explore interactive exhibits, stories, and artwork that highlight Indigenous history, culture, and connections to this landscape. Open to students entering grades 6-11.

  • Seboeis River Walk

    Spend a summer day exploring the beautiful Seboeis River on this relaxed hiking adventure! We’ll follow the riverside trail, stopping for games, nature exploration, snacks, and lunch along the way. Distance will depend on the group, but participants should expect to spend about five hours on the trail. Pick-up and drop-off are available in Millinocket...

  • Katahdin Overlook Ribbon Cutting

    Join Friends and the NPS in celebrating the reopened Katahdin Overlook on the monument's Loop Road! One of the most iconic spots in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, this beautiful picnic area has been updgraded to match the splendor of the view with new informational signs and interpretive materials, ADA vault toilets and walking...

  • Magic City Tour

    What's happening in Millinocket? Lots of things! Join Friends, Katahdin Collaborative, the Northern Forest Center, Katahdin Gear Library, and Moose Prints for a relaxed and fun tour of downtown Millinocket with shopping and economic insights from our guides. Learn how local businesses and organizations are building opportunities and partnerships toward the vision of a vibrant,...

  • Woods and Waters Day 2026

    New England Outdoor Center 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket, Maine, United States

    August 15th, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    New England Outdoor Center
    30 Twin Pines Road
    Millinocket ME 04462