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Baxter State Park

Hiker rescued after 20-foot fall on Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A hiker was rescued Sunday morning, June 28 after a 20-foot fall on Katahdin.

Everything first-time visitors should know about Baxter State Park and Katahdin

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor There’s a lot to know about visiting Baxter State Park.

2 men rescued from Katahdin after becoming trapped in severe thunderstorm

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Two hikers were rescued from Katahdin after facing extreme weather Wednesday afternoon, June 24.

All trails are now open in Baxter State Park

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff You now have full access to Baxter State Park.

‘Cocoon of love’ has helped family heal in year since father-daughter hikers died on Katahdin

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A year after two hikers died on Katahdin, their family returned to the area to thank the rangers who found the pair after a multi-day search.

These classic Maine signs are worth watching for on your next road trip

By Al Raychard Signs are everywhere.

These Katahdin trails are now open to hikers

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Katahdin hiking season has officially opened.

He was Baxter State Park’s 1st ranger when Donn Fendler disappeared on Katahdin

By Gregory Burr On July 17, 1939, Baxter State Park’s first ranger began searching Mount Katahdin for a lost 12-year-old boy from New York.

New law will allow for the sale for little-known part of Baxter State Park

By Sara Coughlin, Harpswell Anchor Baxter State Park encompasses more than 200,000 acres of wilderness in northern Maine, far from coastal Harpswell.

All trails on Katahdin are closed for the season

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The hiking season is over on Katahdin.

He almost quit — but conquered Katahdin in 10 hours

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Contributor The onset of fatigue came quickly and decisively.

Someone carved initials into the sign at the summit of Katahdin

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Baxter State Park law enforcement rangers are trying to figure out who carved their initials into the iconic wooden sign at the summit of Katahdin.

Hiking The Owl is a great way to experience Baxter State Park

By Aislinn Sarnacki Sometimes I’m drawn to a mountain simply because it has a cool name.

Injured hiker recounts her treacherous night atop Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Battered by the wind and soaked by the rain, she thought the end had come for her atop Katahdin.

Hikers who spent the night on Katahdin’s Knife Edge rescued

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Four hikers who spent Thursday night, July 24 stranded on Katahdin’s Knife Edge have been rescued from the mountain in Baxter State Park.

Katahdin hiker died of hypothermia complications, medical examiner says

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The cause of death of one of the hikers who died on Katahdin was confirmed by officials on June 26.

Katahdin hiker died of blunt force injuries, medical examiner says

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The cause of death of one of the hikers who died on Katahdin was released by officials on June 12.

How to prepare for hiking Katahdin

By Aislinn Sarnacki Two people died while hiking Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain.

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