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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Tekαkαpimək 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...

  • 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....

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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