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KATAHDIN -- Baxter State Park Rangers mounted an effort to rescue 4 stranded hikers on Katahdin. Spokesperson Kevin Adam says ...

The Pine Tree State is one of America's most rugged destinations, and these spots are your best bet for seeing animals in the wild in magical Maine.

Mount Katahdin is the highest mountain in Maine and the end of the Appalachian Trail. It sits in Baxter State Park and is considered one of the most difficult mountains in New England to climb.

According to Baxter State Park rangers, the father and daughter from Ulster Park, New York, were last seen near the summit of Mount Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain, on Sunday.

Tim Keiderling, 58, and Esther Keiderling, 28, were last seen at Baxter State Park on Sunday, June 1 while hiking toward the summit.

Is Portland Getting a Dog Park Cafe? According to the foodie sleuths over at Portland Food Map, a new joint called Woof Eat Play is in the works. The venture will be located in the North Deering ...

Mike Tylka describes the Bridger Baxter Memorial Park, featuring an 18-hole disc golf course, in Jerome County's Snake River Canyons Park near Jerome. The park is named for Jerome native Bridger ...

Imagine a place where nature’s grandeur meets tranquility, where adventure beckons at every turn. Welcome to Baxter State Park, Maine’s crown jewel of wilderness. Nature’s VIP lounge: Two Adirondack ...

Conservation groups hope to use a new map of tree elevation to prevent valuable stands of aging forest from becoming lumber.

Baxter State Park was established in 1931 as a gift to the people of Maine, thanks to the vision and dedication of former Governor Percival Baxter. His goal was simple: to preserve Maine’s wilderness ...

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