Donated to the State of Maine by Percival Proctor Baxter Governor 1921 – 1925and accepted by the State forever to be held in trust in its natural wild state for the benefit of the people of Maine for public park, public forest and public . . . — — Map (db m136198) HM
On Millinocket Lake Road, on the right when traveling west.
Thirsting to experience nature’s splendor and vast wilderness, famous conservationists, politicians and artists were drawn to this area. In August 1879, young Theodore Roosevelt – who saw himself as a combination of naturalist, old-time . . . — — Map (db m136219) HM
On Millinocket Lake Road, on the right when traveling west.
Welcome to the Golden Road, a 96-mile private road built by the Great Northern Paper Company that stretches from the Canadian border crossing to Millinocket, Maine. The road, which parallels the West Branch of the Penobscot River, was built . . . — — Map (db m136220) HM
Near Baxter Park Road (Maine Route 157), on the right when traveling north.
Baxter Peak – elevation- 5267 ft. Northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail A mountain footpath extending over 2000 miles to Springer Mtn. Georgia ← Thoreau Spring 1.0 m. ← Katahdin Stream Campground 5.2 . . . — — Map (db m67678) HM
Near Baxter Park Road (Maine Route 157), on the right when traveling north.
This tablet is placed here by the Forest Commissioner of Maine under order of the governor and Executive Council dated March 16, 1932 to record the gift and conveyance to the state on March 3, 1931 and October 7, 1931 by Percival Proctor Baxter, . . . — — Map (db m67677) HM
On Millinocket Lake Road, on the right when traveling west.
I can smell and hear you long before you see me. To get a glimpse of me, look for my tracks and droppings; then approach quietly, with the wind in your face.
I am crepuscular. During the day, I can be hard to find in the thick, cool forest, . . . — — Map (db m136221)
