Katahdin Region

Katahdin, located in the heart of Baxter State Park and covering 204,733 acres, is the northernmost point of the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail extends 2,143 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia, to the top of Mount Katahdin. Baxter State Park was a gift to the State of Maine from former Gov. Percival P. Baxter.

The unrivaled beauty of this region makes our wilderness adventure attractive to families, photographers, birdwatchers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Salmon, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, small-mouth bass, pickerel and white perch are local catch for the fishermen.

Moose, eagles, bear, deer, beavers, otters, rabbit, skunk, ducks, loons, grouse, geese and fox are common attractions.

Camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, boating, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, golfing and swimming are all local area activities.

THE LAKES: The lake system called the Pemadumcook Chain of Lakes across from Millinocket Lake consists of 7 lakes: Ambajejus, Pemadumcook, Elbow, North Twin & South Twin, Middle Jo- Mary and Upper Jo-Mary. It is 16 miles in length from the public boat landing on the Golden Road to the Marina on South Twin Lake. These “lakes” were once narrow rivers, but with the dam and power system requirements of the paper industry, are now flooded lakes. Ambajejus Boom House is located on Ambajejus Lake, displays the old days of papermaking and is accessible by snowmobile or boat and on an honor system.

Common Loon

American Bittern

Canada Goose

Wood Duck

Common Goldeneye

Hooded Merganser

Goshawk

Red-Tailed Hawk

Broad-Winged Hawk

Bald Eagle

Osprey

Spruce Grouse

Ruffed Grouse

American Woodcock

Herring Gull

Mourning Dove

Screech Owl

Great Horned Owl

Snowy Owl

Hawk Owl

Barred Owl

Great Blue Heron

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Belted Kingfisher

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Blue Jay

Boreal Chickadee

Winter Wren

Purple Finch

Red Crossbill

Northern White Violet

Queen Anne's Lace

Cow Vetch

Larger Blue Flag

Creeping Snowberry

Lily-of-the-Valley

Dwarf Cornel

Bluets

Indian Pipe

Diapensia

Shinleaf Pyrola

One-Flowered Pyrola

One-Flowered Wintergreen

Round-Leaved Sundew

Gold Thread

Common Wood Sorrell

Mayflower

Toothed White-Topped Aster

Yarrow

Wild Columbine

Common Blackberry

Wild Red Raspberry

Tall Buttercup

Common St. Johnswort

Mountain Cranberry

White Fringed Orchis

Butter-and-Eggs