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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.

All roads and trails are now open in Baxter State Park

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

Hikers found on Katahdin died from exposure, family says

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff The two hikers whose bodies were found on Katahdin last week died from exposure during bad weather, a family member has said.

Most Katahdin trails are now open for hikers

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Most trails up Maine’s tallest mountain are now open for hikers.

Hikers who died on Katahdin faced extreme conditions

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff A father and daughter who went missing while trying to climb Katahdin on June 1 and were later found dead near the summit likely encountered rain, snow, heavy winds and freezing wind chill temperatures, according to accounts from hikers and satellite and forecast data.

2nd missing hiker found dead on Katahdin

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff The body of the second hiker missing on Katahdin was found Wednesday afternoon, Baxter State Park officials said.

Search continues for 28-year-old woman missing on Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff The search continues for a hiker last seen alive Sunday near Katahdin’s summit in Baxter State Park.

Katahdin reminds us of the limits of human endurance

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Katahdin is the crown jewel of the Maine outdoors.

A father and daughter are missing on Katahdin

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A New York man and his daughter are missing somewhere on Katahdin.

New rates at Baxter State Park

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff New rates for the summer camping season at Baxter State Park take effect Wednesday, Jan.

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