The letters ‘H.M.’ and ‘J.M’ were etched into the middle of the sign at the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, the state park said Thursday.
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Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday
Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
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Baxter State Park rangers rescue 4 hikers on Katahdin
The hikers became stranded on the mountain’s Knife Edge Thursday after dark.
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Second Katahdin hiker died from complications of hypothermia
Tim Keiderling’s death was ruled accidental by the medical examiner’s office, which previously determined that his daughter Esther died of blunt force trauma that park officials said likely resulted from a fall.
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What you need to know to climb Katahdin safely
Experts say it’s important for hikers not to underestimate the challenging terrain and unpredictable weather on Maine’s highest mountain — and to prepare for conditions to be worse than they seem.
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Body of second missing hiker found on Katahdin
Dozens of searchers spent nearly 3 days looking for the father and daughter who went missing while hiking the Abol Trail on Sunday.
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Searchers find father’s body near top of Katahdin
Tim Keiderling, 58, had last been seen Sunday morning hiking toward the 5,267-foot summit in Baxter State Park. His daughter, Esther, 28, is still missing.
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Booking Maine’s most sought-after campsites is a competitive sport
Reservations for this summer have opened at many popular campgrounds, and some are filling up fast.
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Tips for reserving a site at Maine’s favorite campgrounds
What you need to know to book a stay at the state’s most in-demand spots.
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Challenging skiing on Hammond Ridge Trails
In recent years, several friends have recommended Nordic skiing on the Hammond Ridge Trails near Baxter State Park. About a three-hour drive from my home in Topsham, arranging a trip to ski the trail system is logistically difficult. A major mid-February storm that dropped 16 inches of snow on the area motivated me to plan […]