Join Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters for a special weekend at our annual Woods and Waters Day celebration and help us commemorate the next chapter of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument with a first look at Tekαkαpimək Contact Station.

Woods & Waters Day celebration – Saturday, August 17
5-9:00pm, Ktaadn Resorts/New England Outdoor Center

Join the Friends community for an evening of delicious food, Maine Beer Company’s Woods and Waters IPA on tap, live music from the Fogtown Family Band, and great company – under the tent on the shores of Millinocket Lake. Ticket purchase (starting at $40/pp) required.

*It’s not too early to book lodging if you plan to spend the night. Rooms are filling quickly but there are many options in Millinocket. Visit the Katahdin Chamber lodging page to see all the options.


Tekαkαpimək Contact Station First Look – Saturday, August 17 from 2-5pm
& Sunday, August 18 from 10am-4pm

An extraordinary gift to the National Park Service imbued with Wabanaki artistry and knowledge, Tekαkαpimək will provide the global public a deeply meaningful introduction to this landscape we all cherish. We look forward to sharing this special moment with you! Click the Register button to add your name to the guest list for Saturday and Sunday visitation hours. We’ll email all the important details you need in the weeks to come.




Gideon Asen Law | Katahdin Trust | Lee Auto mall

Ellis Family Market | Maine audubon
natural resources council of maine | Shoebox Collaborations

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