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Timeline of Maine History 12: The Early 21st Century

History, TimelineBy JimMarch 24, 2018Leave a comment

2005-2020 2015 Portland adopted a single-use shopping bag, and polystyrene bag, ban to encourage reuse and to reduce trash waste. Other municipalities have adopted this approach. 2016 President Barack Obama establishes Katahdin Wood and Waters as a National Monument. 2017 As result of a citizen initiated referendum, possessing and using 2.5 ounces of marijuana is now…

Allagash Wilderness Waterway National Wild and Scenic River

Canoe Trips, Recreation, RiversBy JimMarch 22, 2018Leave a comment
Joseph Giguere (1938)

The Waterway was established in 1966 to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural beauty, character, and habitat of this unique area. It is a 92-mile-long ribbon of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams winding through the heart of northern Maine’s vast commercial forests. For more than a century “The Allagash” has been praised and enjoyed as a…

Katahdin Stream Campground Baxter State Park

Camping, RecreationBy JimMarch 20, 2018Leave a comment
One of Many Panoramic Views from The Hunt Trail on Mount Katahdin (2017)

This campground in Baxter State Park is the gateway to Baxter Peak via the Hunt Trail. It is a staging ground for Appalachian Trail through hikers as they end the 2,000+ mile trek from Springer Mountain in Georgia. All hikers must sign in noting their departure and return times. 12 lean-tos, 9 tent sites, and 3 group…

Daicey Pond Campground Baxter Park

Camping, RecreationBy JimMarch 18, 2018Leave a comment
Lily pads and waterlily in Daicey Pond (2005)

The campground and pond are located in township T3 R10 WELS. The 35-acre pond has a maximum depth of 26 feet and an average of 10 feet. The trail around the pond is about one mile. Daicey Pond had been known by that name since at least 1900. The pond was probably named after the…

Kidney Pond Campground Baxter Park

Camping, Parks, RecreationBy JimMarch 18, 2018Leave a comment
Doubletop Mountain (right) and others across Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park (2004)

Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park is a 95-acre lake, 33 feet at its deepest.  Most of the campground’s cabins line the northwest shoreline. Cooking must be done outside the cabins with Coleman-style stoves on the porch, on picnic tables, or on outdoor fireplaces. All cabins may use the community fireplace located in the lawn area. Fire…

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