Patten Pioneer Days Join the citizens of Patten Maine for its 181st Anniversary. Patten Pioneer Days takes place August 4 through 11th, 2024. Many activities planned for the occasion including Yard Sale, Pie Sale, Parade, Arts in the Park, Kids Activities, Escape Room, Color Run, Scavenger Hunt, Bean Hole Dinner, ...

Destination Katahdin! Several notable events in 2024 will take place along the 89-mile-long Katahdin Woods and Waters National Scenic Byway, which you won't want to miss. Our local communities and organizations host several annual events that celebrate the region's rich culture, outdoor recreational opportunities, and community spirit. Plan your visit ...

READY FOR A ROAD TRIP in your RV or camper? Maine’s Katahdin Woods & Waters National Scenic Byway lets visitors explore the region, giving access to a wide variety of fun outdoor activities.Here is a quick guide with more information to fully enjoy your Maine adventure:On the 89-mile long Katahdin Woods and ...

THE STUFF OF LEGEND! In front of 14,000 fans, on April 22, 1947, principal and coach Willis R. Phair led the Patten Academy boys basketball team to win the New England Championship, beating powerhouse Boston Latin 35-32. The victory became a huge sensation across Maine and large crowds gathered for ...

There are many trails in the Katahdin region to Cross Country Ski or snowshoe in the Katahdin Region of Maine. Enjoy the great outdoors and spectacular views of Katahdin, Maine's highest peak. Here are some helpful links to Katahdin Area Cross Country Ski trails (Condition and Grooming Information): - Penobscot River Trail (Pictured here): https://penobscotrivertrails.org/trail-conditions/ ...

International Dark Sky Week (IDSW 2023) is April 15 to 22! Many of you know that the Katahdin region boasts exceptional quality of its naturally dark night skies. In fact, the Katahdin region Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument was designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary in 2020.CLICK HERE ...

Learn more about Maine logging history... Maine’s logging history began in the early 1600’s when English explorers first cut trees on Monhegan Island. By 1832, Bangor had become the largest shipping port for lumber in the world; at times, as many as 3000 ships were anchored there, and it was ...

Katahdin, Maine’s highest mountain, sits prominently within the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Scenic Byway (see map below). Passing through vast, breathtaking woods and waters, as well as 8 towns and villages, the byway will take you on an 89-mile journey filled with recreational opportunities as well as areas of ...

(February 16, 2021) BIG NEWS! The Federal Highway Administration announced today that the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway has been designated as a NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY! This is excellent news for the region from both a tourism and an economic standpoint. The direct result of years of hard work ...

Today we remember a friend, a colleague and an important Katahdin area community member, Peter Qualey, who passed away recently. Peter was on the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS for the Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District for many years. Its mission: "to assist and educate the public to promote stewardship ...

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOADUpdated Map of the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway (June 2020) ...

Renowned Moose Prints Gallery & Gifts / Mark Picard Wildlife Photography is moving to a beautiful new space at 102 Penobscot Avenue in historic downtown Millinocket, Maine. Mark and Anita look forward to welcoming you at their new location, that is, when it's safe again for retail shops to re-open ...

It's that time of the year again! Our friends at Baxter State Park are now accepting submissions for their 2020 Visiting Artist Program. Visual artists, writers, poets, and musicians are invited to apply. Have you always wanted the opportunity to shed the cares of daily life and create your art ...

Baxter State Park invites kids to come learn about the folklore of Katahdin (SAT. JULY 29, 10 am) TOMORROW! Baxter State Park invites kids to come learn about the folklore of Katahdin this Saturday at 10AM in the Daicey Pond Library. Explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway - ...

IT'S OFFICIAL! FLATLANDERS SMOKEHOUSE & BBQ is opening this weekend! 51 Main Street in Patten, Maine. (207) 528-1021. It's on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway - Visit Maine! Map & Directions: ...

NEW SCENIC BYWAY INFORMATION GATEWAY! On your way to the Patten Lumbermen's Museum (Facebook | Web) and right across from the legendary Craig's Clam Shop, stop by the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway information gateway (under construction) at the Patten Recreation Area alongside the Patten Academy Alumni Park. Creating a new sidewalk into the park ...

KATAHDIN - A BIRDING HOTSPOT! A well-loved spot on the Maine Birding Trail, the Katahdin area boasts many species of birds. This week, head North - Your Wildlife Adventures await on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway.  According to the Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce, there are approximately 175 different species ...

Canoeing Workshop in Baxter State Park TOMORROW WEDNESDAY JULY 19, at Daicey Pond Library at 4 p.m. in Baxter State Park. Join park ranger Mike Winslow for a fun afternoon of canoeing. Learn about different strokes and how to use them in various conditions. Look for other workshops and events at Baxter State ...

Join the The Nature Conservancy in Maine for the grand opening of Rainbow Loop Trail! THIS FRIDAY 7/21 & SATURDAY 7/22: Join the The Nature Conservancy in Maine for the grand opening of Rainbow Loop Trail! Fri July 21: LIVE MUSIC, ICE CREAM for the kids, and a short ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Park ...

OUR FIRST YEAR OF SOCIAL MEDIAS - A BIG THANK YOU! Averaging 300 new followers per month, the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway might be the fastest growing and one of the most engaged Facebook pages in the region! We are thrilled to see so many folks interested in visiting our ...

We just found out that the Annual Strawberry Festival is happening in Stacyville, Maine at the Sherman Area Memorial VFW Post 2299 , in Stacyville,Maine. No worries, there is still time to attend and plenty to do. *** TONIGHT: The Ham/Bean supper is on and includes a delicious Strawberry Shortcake *** FULL DAY FESTIVAL ...

ARE YOU COMING? A great weekend to explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway!- Visit Maine. The Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway takes visitors through some of the most spectacular natural landscape that inland Maine has to offer. Dominating that landscape is Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain at 5,268 feet and the northern terminus of ...

MARSDEN HARTLEY'S MAINE: A brand new art exhibit opens this weekend at the Colby College Museum of Art. The exhibit will be on display at the museum until November 12, 2017. Location: Lower Jette Galleries, Upper Jette Galleries. Address: 5600 Mayflower Hill Dr, Waterville, ME 04901 (map here) Maine and the ...

Abol Bridge Campground & Store Looking for a campground or a store for your camping needs? Consider Abol Bridge Campground & Store. Abol Bridge Campground & Store is one of these camping sites in the Katahdin region you'll never forget. 36 site campground, cabins, a store, take out food, gas! Everything ...

CONGRATULATIONS! Turn the Page Bookstore and Wine Bar is officially open! Turn the Page is located right in downtown Millinocket, Maine at 57 Penobscot Avenue. You can reach the owners at (207) 385-8008. It's all happening on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway - Visit Maine! Photo credits: Turn the Page [dzs_video source="http://www.katahdinwoodsandwaters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/19682118_242477016257977_4046901985121665024_n.mp4" config="skinauroradefault" ...

OPEN TODAY! STRAWBERRY PICKING at Golden Ridge Farm (Frank Cox). The farm is located: 1053 Island Falls Rd in Sherman Mills, Maine. The strawberry fields hours are 7 am to 8 pm but please call first: (207) 365-4387 or check the Facebook page for updated status. It's all happening on the Katahdin Woods ...

EAST MILLINOCKET SUMMERFEST 2017 STARTS THIS WEEK (JULY 6-9): Parade, Firework, Live Music, Road Races, 5K Runner's Race, Children activities, Food & Food Contests, Street Dance and More. It's all on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway - Visit Maine! Events schedule: https://goo.gl/juyURt (VIDEO: Watch George Gallagher's full video of last year's event on ...

New Store "Katahdin Woods and Waters" Opens downtown Millinocket! MORE GREAT NEWS FOR MILLINOCKET - New England Outdoor Center - NEOC just opened "Katahdin Woods and Waters" store downtown Millinocket (102 Penobscot Ave.) just across from the Post Office. Open most days. A great new stop if you are visiting the Katahdin ...

REMINDER! The 4th of July Parade in Millinocket, Maine is right around the corner. This year's theme is KATAHDIN STRONG! Interested vendors and parade float participants should contact the Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce at 723-4443. Schedule of events can be found here: https://goo.gl/RAq6Mi It's all on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway, Visit Maine! ...

PAMOLA: The Penobscot Indians believed that a spirit, called Pamola resided, during the summer season, on the top of Katahdin — "the greatest of mountains". Read this 1866 version of the legend written by Brother Eugene Vetromile who worked for 25 years on a dictionary of the Abenaki language. The ...

A HUNTER OR A FISHERMAN IN YOUR LIFE? Lester & Marie Conklin at the Conklin's Lodge and Camps in Patten, Maine recommend you now book your 2018 Hunting (black bear, moose, grouse, woodcock, hare, whitetail deer) and awesome Fishing adventures. http://www.conklinslodge.com - (207) 528-2901. It's all on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway - Visit Maine! ...

Our friends at Shin Pond Village reminds us to take it slow on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway and the adjacent roads. This cow and calf was spotted in the middle of the road near Mount Chase just two days ago. (Great photo, courtesy of Shin Pond Village!). Explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters ...

KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS SCENIC BYWAY - 89 miles of new experiences! Plan your trip: http://www.katahdinwoodsandwaters.com - Visit Maine! #mainething #katahdin #maine ...

MORE GOOD NEWS! Katahdin Tourism Partnership has been awarded a grant from the Davis Conservation Foundation to develop Wildlife & Working Forest interpretive panels along the nature trails at River Pond on the Golden Road just west of Millinocket, Maine on timber land owned by Katahdin Forest Management. A great ...

HONOR ALL WHO SERVED - TODAY IS MEMORIAL DAY! "Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.[1] The holiday is currently observed every year on the last Monday of May. It marks the unofficial start of ...

THANK YOU Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg for visiting the Katahdin region this weekend as part of your honeymoon in Maine. Enjoy the rest of your trip. It's all happening on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway - Visit Maine! ...

The 2017 KATAHDIN VISITOR'S GUIDE is now available! Our dear friends at the Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce just issued the wonderful 2017 KATAHDIN VISITOR'S GUIDE! Another amazing resource for local trails, places to visit, lodges, roads & maps, and much more. Pick your copy at the Katahdin Area Chamber ...

REMINDER! THE ANNUAL FIDDLE & FIDDLEHEAD FEST is THIS SATURDAY MAY 20 (11 am - 6 pm) at the Patten Lumbermen's Museum in Patten, Maine! Music, fiddleheads, craft fair, food booths, blacksmithing, museum tours, silent auction to benefit PLM's Endowment Fund, Fiddlehead cook-off and more! Free admission - Fun for ...

THIS JUST IN: News from Big Moose Inn! Loose Moose Bar & Grille and Fredericka's Restaurant are opening for the 2017 season. Big Moose Inn is located a few miles north of Millinocket on Millinocket Lake. http://www.bigmoosecabins.com 207-723-8391 or info@bigmoosecabins.com Description from the owners: "At Big Moose, we  bring you ...

REMINDER: The iconic Craig's Clam Shop (in Patten, Maine) opens tomorrow!!!! It's all on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

TOMORROW! COUNTRY MUSIC JAM & DINNER at East Branch Sno-Rovers Clubhouse in Medway, Maine. Boiled dinner stew, Biscuits, ... Desserts. Dinner begins at 4:30 pm, Music from 6pm to 9pm. Free admission. Tickets sold for door prize. Tickets sold for 50/50. It's all on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic ...

GRAND OPENING TOMORROW SATURDAY! - Richardson's Hardware in Patten, Maine has just expanded its product line to include a new second story to their location entirely dedicated to the outdoors. You can now find your Hunting, Fishing, and Camping gears on Main Street, Patten, Maine. Grand Opening with giveaways this ...

One of the Interpretive panels along the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway talks about the old Patten House in Patten, Maine - In addition to a booming lumber industry, the Katahdin region was seen as a "Sportsman's paradise" and tourists from far away arrived in large numbers at the ...

THIS JUST IN - The Appalachian Trail Cafe in downtown Millinocket, Maine re-opens on May 14, 2017!!! A local favorite with a unique Appalachian Trail atmosphere. It's all on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway - Visit Maine! #appalachiantrail ...

Meet Alvin Thierault - THERIAULT FLIES Alvin Theriault has tied flies for over 35 years and his shop in Stacyville (on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway) is filled with countless natural and synthetic materials, furs, hackles, feathers, racks of tools, vices, threads and more. For anyone interested in ...

GREETINGS from THE KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS SCENIC BYWAY! 89 Miles of New Adventures #themainething #katahdin#katahdinwoodsandwaters. This summer, plan your visit and pick your adventure on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway - Visit Maine! INFO: https://goo.gl/cxE41P ...

The Sherman Area Memorial VFW Post 2299 and Katahdin Wheelers invite your for a delicious Easter Ham Dinner. Everyone is welcome. Donations will be accepted at the door. Sun, April 16 at 12 PM - 2 PM - 407 Station Rd, Stacyville, Maine. On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic ...

COMING TO THE KATAHDIN AREA THIS WEEK/WEEKEND? Need the latest trail reports?- Jo Mary Riders Snowmobile Club in Millinocket, Maine is sending its groomer fleet tonight and will be reporting on trail conditions in the AM! https://goo.gl/9WyH9C (or on FB). On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway - Visit ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAINE! On this day March 15, 1820 Maine became a state. Explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

Have you had the NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER at the Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile/ATV/XCountry Ski club yet? There are having another one this Thursday March 16 from 4 to 6 pm. On Millinocket Road in Millinocket, Maine on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway and HUNGRY? Check Debbie's Deli & Pizza, 2 Founders St in downtown Patten, Maine, ME (207) 528-2012. In addition to home-cooked meals and oven-fresh pizzas, they make their own pastries. Visit Maine! ...

Sharing the rich Katahdin area history with locals and visitors is so important. Make sure to stop and check the interpretive panels along the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! Also, take a moment to visit the local historical societies (in Millinocket, Medway and Patten) and Museums such as the ...

TOMORROW Tuesday March 7, 2017! COUNTRY MUSIC JAM & DINNER at East Branch Sno-Rovers in Medway, Maine on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Dinner served beginning at 4:30 pm and Music is from 6 to 9pm. A fun way to support a great local snowmobile club! More info ...

TURKEY DINNER with all the fixings at Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile/ATV/XCountry Ski, Millinocket Road in Millinocket, Maine. THIS THURSDAY MARCH 2 (4-6PM) on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. This winter, Visit Maine! ...

HUNGRY AND ON THE ROAD? Check out Buck & Eddie's Food Truck in Sherman, Maine (32 Station Road / 207.267.0882) right on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

THIS SATURDAY FEB. 25! "KIDS DAY" at East Branch Sno-Rovers in Medway, Maine. Skating, Sliding, Spaghetti dinner, Bonfire, Roasted Marshmallows ... AND SO MUCH MORE! https://goo.gl/3uSgqZ. On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

Do you have old photographs of the area / towns on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway? Consider creating or joining a public group such as Sherman, Maine - Pictures from the Past (Link: https://goo.gl/kmfN85), or contact/join your local historical society to preserve your/our history! View of Sherman Mills, ...

KATAHDIN AREA WINTERFEST 2017!!! Snowmobile parade through downtown Millinocket, Maine (Fri, Feb 17), a vintage snow sled show, family/kids ice fishing day at Jerry Pond (Sat, Feb 18), snow sculptures & more. Did we mention over 350 miles of groomed, scenic snowmobile trails, FREE X-country ski & snowshoe trails to ...

DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND? Explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Only 3 hours from Portland, Maine, 2 hours from Belfast Maine, about an hour from Bangor, Maine. Amazing snow, beautiful trails and amazing vistas awaits YOU. Visit Maine! ...

Our friends at Wilderness Edge Campground reminds us that folks with large recreational vehicles (40ft) should reserve their spot EARLY!!! Explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway, Visit Maine! ...

The Millinocket Historical Society NEEDS YOUR VOTE! On the ballot for this year’s Community Matters More campaign from Bangor Savings Bank. MHS has a shot at receiving $5000! It’s easy…just click here and go directly to the voting page: https://goo.gl/AfvhYD or stop in at a Bangor Savings Bank to fill ...

NO BUGS!!! From December through March, there are a limited number of campsites and lean-tos are available for primitive camping only at the Alt Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Campers must register by calling 207-852-1291. Check this National Park Service page for additional informations: https://goo.gl/EhBorW. On the Katahdin Woods ...

DID YOU KNOW? The famous editorial cartoonist and women's rights activist LOU ROGERS was born and raised in Patten, Maine? In 1913, the renowned Cartoons Magazine had written of Lou Rogers: "Her pen is destined to win battles for the Woman's Movement and her name will be recorded when the ...

Have you checked the "Great Northern Paper Company Records, 1889-1992" in the Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, at the University of Maine. You must - Wonderful photographic archives of the area! LINK: https://goo.gl/Q7WyVi. That is, of course, in addition to the other most excellent collection of regional photographic archives ...

REMINDER: VALENTINE'S DAY is less than a month away!!! #1. Circle TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14 on your calendar #2. Make your dinner or romantic getaway reservation asap. #3. Order flowers and chocolate at a local shop On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

THIS JUST IN!!! KATAHDIN TO BE FEATURED AT MET EXHIBIT IN NYC - The exhibition "Marsden Hartley's Maine", will be on view at The MET Breuer from March 15 through June 18, 2017. Showcasing the American artist’s lifelong artistic engagement with his home state of Maine. Approximately 90 paintings and ...

ON YOUR CALENDAR? Join Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile/ATV/XCountry Ski of Millinocket, Maine for a delicious TURKEY POT PIE dinner this Thursday (Jan 19) from 4-6. On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

Wilderness Edge Campground welcomes ARMAND MICHAUD JR., MASTER MAINE GUIDE to the campground. He will be booking guided fly fishing trips, canoe trips, and wildlife photography tours on the waterways. Also offering Moose Tours: Spring and Fall are the best times for spotting these beautiful animals. Join them for a ...

More precisely: Baxter State Park Headquarters is located 64 Balsam Drive, Millinocket, ME 04462 - the northern most ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATION location in the state of Maine! On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ChargeMap ...

JUST TWO DAYS before Baxter State Park's Opening Day Reservations for SUMMER 2017!!! When: January 14th from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. Where: Baxter Park Headquarters. Info: Only 20% of each campground will be allowed to be reserved for any given day. Only two reservations per person. In person only ...

THIS JUST IN! More great publicity for the Katahdin Region - Two Katahdin region organizations, New England Outdoor Center (NEOC) and Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile/ATV/XCountry Ski made it to SnowGoer magazine's national list of "101 Great Snowmobile Pitstops". Congratulations! On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

Check out http://www.katahdinski.com for updated Katahdin Area Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe conditions. Katie at the local Ice Fish Inn LLC is posting updates almost daily - thank you! That's the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway spirit! Visit Maine ...

ON THE SCENIC BYWAY & HUNGRY? Check Buck & Eddie's FOOD TRUCK located 32 Station Road in Sherman. Open 11 am to 7pm | (207) 267-0882. Explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

THIS JUST IN from East Branch Sno-Rovers in Medway, Maine: "All snowmobile and cross country ski trails have been groomed. Have fun." Nice work!!! On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

DID YOU KNOW? The Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway website provides automatic translations in many languages (see footer of website) to visitors from away, away so that they can learn more about the wonderful activities and resources available in the Katahdin area! https://goo.gl/cxE41P. Visit Maine! ...

NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER - this Thursday Jan. 5 (4 to 6 PM) hosted by Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile/ATV/XCountry Ski club in Millinocket, Maine. On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

The New Year lies ahead with many adventures on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway to be led. May you find fulfillment and joy all year long! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017 - Visit Maine! #themainething#HAPPYNEWYEAR ...

GOT A FATBIKE? Check out trails along the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. No end to the mountain bike season. Visit Maine! ...

The Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce just posted the new 2017 Snowmobile Map downloadable in PDF: https://goo.gl/osolI9 Explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

THIS JUST IN!!! Baxter State Park announces the opening day reservations for SUMMER 2017!!! When: January 14th from 8:00am - 3:30pm. Where: Baxter Park Headquarters in Millinocket, Maine. Info: Only 20% of each campground will be allowed to be reserved for any given day. Only two reservations per person. On ...

HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE DAY! Tomorrow the days will start getting a bit longer...which means more time to enjoy the great winter outdoor activities on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway 🙂 This winter, Visit Maine! ...

NEED TO GET OUT OF TOWN? If you have a break during the holidays, explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. It's 89 miles of new adventures between the northern and the southern entrances of Baxter State Park. Visit Maine! https://goo.gl/cxE41P ...

DID YOU KNOW? Katahdin [Ktotonuk] or K’taadn in Passamaquoddy, means “highest land”. Explore the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway this winter. Visit Maine! ...

Another Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway double-side kiosk installed in East Millinocket, Maine! Honoring the history of the town, the inherent beauty of our local area and the many recreational activities on the byway. Explore the Katahdin region year-round. Visit Maine! ...

The double-sided Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway kiosk is also installed in Sherman, Maine! Learn more about the history of the area and use the map to locate historical sites, beautiful vistas and other activities on the byway. Explore the Katahdin region. Visit Maine! ...

A BIG THANK YOU to the brave contractors at Brownlee Builders for installing the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway kiosk in downtown Patten, Maine. Our thanks also go to Rhonda Brophy of the Patten Lumbermen's Museum for e-mailing us the pictures. Visit Maine! ...

Season's Greetings from the team at Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. This winter, explore the Katahdin Region, visit Maine! ...

GREETINGS from Sherman Maine on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. This winter, visit Maine! ...

QUOTE OF THE DAY following our photo trip on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway earlier this week. “What we do see depends mainly on what we look for. ... In the same field the farmer will notice the crop, the geologists the fossils, botanists the flowers, artists the ...

WINTER GREETINGS from the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! If you thought the Katahdin region was just a beautiful place to visit in the summer, you not only missed our spectacular fall foliage season but you are about to miss THIS. Visit Maine in the winter! (Photo taken yesterday ...

People working in tandem with horses is simply amazing to watch. Just another driveway skillfully plowed. On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

It took us less than 10 minutes on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway yesterday morning to spot amazing wildlife. This photo was taken yesterday near Medway, Maine. Bring your cameras, explore the fabulous Katahdin region. Visit Maine! ...

Baxter State Park just published updated camping fee structure beginning at the start of the summer 2017 (May 15) season! New fees can be found here: https://goo.gl/R1FQ55. Everyone agrees "Worth every penny!" Make your 2017 plans to visit the park - it's on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway ...

The Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway welcomes the awesome, courageous and supportive runners flocking to Millinocket, Maine and the Katahdin area for the 2016 Marathon. We wish you the best of luck for your 26.2 miles run through the Maine North Woods on Dec. 10. One of the many ...

Patten, Maine is having its 1st ever NIGHT OF LIGHTS on Dec. 19th! The event is organized by the Patten Rec. Department. GET YOUR HOUSE LISTED AND BE A PART OF THIS EVENT! Call Paula at 267-0061. More info here: https://goo.gl/uniAKk. On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

Did you know that The Millinocket Historical Society is open during the winter season? Museum hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays from noon – 3 PM (weather permitting). Watch for the sandwich board sign out front. Contact Curator Trudy Wyman, 723-5477 or trudy18@beeline-online.net to arrange for groups or appointments. On the Katahdin ...

Wishing everyone a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK. Safe travels! See you on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

View of Sherman, Maine in the 1940s. Do you have old photographs of Shin Pond, Mount Chase, Patten, Stacyville, Sherman, E. Millinocket, Millinocket on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway? If so, upload them here so that we can share them with everyone: https://goo.gl/Yq1aVM ...

GRAND OPENING - FOOD TRUCK IN SHERMAN ME! Tuesday, November 15 at 11 AM - 7 PM | Buck & Eddie's 32 Station RD, Sherman, Maine 04776. On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! https://goo.gl/E5PCfa. SHARE THIS! ...

Honoring all who served - Today is Veterans Day. Thank you. (Photo: American Legion Post #80 in Millinocket, Maine) ...

The beauty of the Katahdin region doesn't end when our glorious summers fade, or after our spectacular fall foliage season. Now entering the WONDERful winter season - Stay tuned for seasonal activities & events on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! ...

Coming soon to East Millinocket, Mount Chase, Patten and Sherman! The metal frames for the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway Downtown Kiosks are getting powdercoated. The double-sided kiosks will feature Byway information highlighting intrinsic qualities, regional and local maps, as well as photos of things to see and do ...

THIS THURSDAY (11/3 | 5-7pm) on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! Bring your family and friends for a POTLUCK DINNER at the Patten Lumbermen's Museum. 61 Shin Pond Road in Patten, Maine. (207) 528- 2650. https://goo.gl/fBRNFD. SHARE THIS! ...

THIS THURSDAY (11/3 | 4-6pm) on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! Bring your family & friends for a Turkey DINNER & fixings at the Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile/ATV/XCountry Ski. Millinocket Lake Road in Millinocket, Maine. https://goo.gl/5Rgh4L SHARE THIS! ...

1,000 Likes - Thank you. See you on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway, Visit Maine! ...

EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT, the East Branch Sno-Rovers club (In Medway, Maine) will be serving a buffet DINNER starting at 4:00 p.m. and COUNTRY MUSIC JAM at 6 p.m. The jam has some of the best country music players in the area to entertain you and your family. It's all on ...

SHARE YOUR ADVENTURE! Upload your best scenic photographs or videos clips from your trip on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Upload here: https://goo.gl/Yq1aVM. Visit Maine! ...

CURRENT FOLIAGE CONDITIONS. PEAK IS HERE! Plan your visit and tour the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway For THIS WEEKEND. https://goo.gl/cxE41P (Source: Official Maine Foliage website: https://goo.gl/cUkrHv.) ...

CURRENT FOLIAGE CONDITIONS. Plan your visit and tour the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway: https://goo.gl/cxE41P (Source: Official Maine Foliage website: https://goo.gl/cUkrHv.) ...

GREETINGS from the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! More info about our scenic byway: goo.gl/JHjclw #themainething Visit Maine ...

MEDWAY HAUNTED MAZE!!! September 30 & October 1 (7 to 10 p.m.) at the Katahdin Shadows Campground on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Benefits the Shriners Hospitals for Children. https://goo.gl/fv0Ro Share this! ...

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THIS WEEKEND! September 16, 17 & 18. TRAILS END FESTIVAL in downtown Millinocket, Maine! People in the Katahdin Region and from all over will celebrate with food, music, activities and fun for the whole family. On the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway, Visit Maine. Share this! ...

2016 Maine Foliage Reporting Season starts September 14th! Generally, northern Maine is at or near peak conditions the last week of September into the 1st week of October. Official Maine Foliage website HERE: https://goo.gl/cUkrHv. A great time to visit the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway, Visit Maine! ...

GREETINGS from Patten, Maine, on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! While in Patten, visit the Patten Lumbermen's Museum and the Patten Historical Society. #themainething Visit Maine! LINK: goo.gl/JHjclw Share this! ...

GREETINGS from Shin Pond, Maine on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! goo.gl/JHjclw #themainething. Visit Shin Pond Village, Visit Maine! ...

The National Park Service celebrates its 100th Anniversary! Located at the southern end of the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway, and starting in Baxter State Park, the Appalachian Trail is managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service , Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of ...

KATAHDIN: AN ARTIST'S PARADISE. 1855–60 Painting by Frederic Edwin Church - Mounts Katahdin and Turner from Lake Katahdin, Maine. Visit the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway. Visit Maine! http://goo.gl/cxE41P ...

Hunting season is just around the corner! Find your cabins, gears, registered guides and taxidermists on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! http://goo.gl/3WqdKus Check out our resources and our wildlife pages ...

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GREETINGS from Millinocket, Maine! Visit the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! LINK: goo.gl/JHjclw #themainething Share! Visit Maine ...

DON'T MISS THE PENOBSCOT RIVER FEST - STARTS TODAY! Aug. 19, 20 and 21 at the Medway Recreation Area. It's all on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! ...

DATE UPDATE! Mark your calendar & buy your tickets! PIG ROAST & BON FIRE in Millinocket, Maine at the Wilderness Edge Campground on Sat. September 3. Tickets must be purchased before Aug. 29. Each ticket = $5 donated to local Toys for Tots Foundation. It's all on the Katahdin Woods ...

Play a Puzzle Game and discover Patten, Maine! HOW TO PLAY: Click on SHUFFLE to select your level of difficulty, a grid size and select a puzzle image. Photographs: Thierry Bonneville Don't forget to Shuffle and select your image! Have fun and share with your friends! Showcased in this puzzle: The Stetson ...

The Patten ATV Club is hosting an introduction to ATV's "Hands on" Driving Safety Course for kids aged 9-15 on Friday August 13, 2016 from 11am to 3 pm. More events by the club at: https://www.facebook.com/pattenatv/ It's all on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway - Visit Maine! ...

GREETINGS from Sherman, Maine! Visit the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! LINK: goo.gl/JHjclw #themainething Share! ...

"THE PLANTS OF BAXTER STATE PARK" BOOK RELEASE CELEBRATIONS: Tuesday, August 30 @ 7pm at the Millinocket Memorial Library. Meet and hear from the authors and get your copy. This important field guide was just published by the University of Maine Press in partnership with Maine Natural History Observatory. It's ...

Play a Puzzle Game and discover Sherman Mills, Maine! HOW TO PLAY: Click on SHUFFLE to select your level of difficulty, a grid size and select a puzzle image. Photographs: Thierry Bonneville Have fun and share with your friends! ...

Meet Donn Fendler “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” on July 27th at the Kidney Pond Library in Baxter State Park. You might have heard about Donn Fendler, the little boy who 73 years ago was lost for nine days in the North Maine woods. "Donn Fendler (born 1927) was twelve years old ...

LOOKING FOR BROOK TROUTS IN THE KATAHDIN AREA? Fishing for Brookies or Squaretails? The famed Maine Brook Trout can be distinguished from other members of the trout family by the dark, wavy, worm-like line on their back and the white leading edges of their fins, including the tail. The statewide average length of ...

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The Annual Bean-Hole Bean Dinner will take place at the Patten Lumbermen's Museum on Sat. August 13, 2016. There could not be a more AUTHENTIC bean supper, they are making it just "Like the river drivers used to do it"! Program Saturday, August 13th, 2016 Annual Bean-Hole ...

It's strawberry season on the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway! As of July 7, 2016 the strawberry fields at Golden Ridge Farm in Sherman, Maine are OPEN FOR PICKING! 7 am to 8 pm. Address: 1053 Island Falls Rd in Sherman, ME (Directions | Street view) Coordinates: 45.940848, -68.324037 Phone: (207) 365-4387 ...

Local volunteers have expanded an in-town all-terrain vehicle trail network as part of a plan to bolster ATV contacts with local businesses and make Millinocket more ATV friendly. Read full article in the Bangor Daily News HERE ...

Explore Maine suggests a 33-mile loop, "very scenic and challenging with mountain views—including Mt. Katahdin, the state’s highest peak—and picturesque farms. The north Maine woods and Mt. Katahdin provide the dramatic backdrop for the extremely challenging 46-mile loop. This loop takes cyclists through woods, open farmland, small lumbering communities, and ...

Welcome to the Katahdin Region! The Katahdin Chamber of Commerce invites you to visit our four season destination where trails, fun and recreation are plentiful year round! Miles and miles of terrain are waiting to be explored by hunters, fishermen and hiking enthusiasts alike. Kayakers, canoeists and whitewater daredevils look to ...

The Michael Michaud Walking and Biking Trail is a 1.65-mile loop on both sides of Millinocket Stream. Dedicated in 2011, the trail is paved with asphalt and features good signage which directs visitors around the loop. A walk or bike ride on the trail along the waterway is a refreshing ...

The 2016 Trails End Festival takes place September 16, 17 & 18. The weekend will include a chili cook-off, presentations at the Appalachian Trail Community Center, children's activities and more. If you would like to participate in the weekend festivities as a Vendor, contact the chamber for costs and vendor ...