Chosen By: Todd Martin, Grassroots Outreach Coordinator and NRCM Rising Director Location: Greenville, Piscataquis County Description: Hiking trails that run along Little Moose Mountain, offering opportunities including modest day-hiking, fishing at undeveloped ponds, wildlife watching, and primitive hike-in camping in a scenic, remote setting. Favorite Season(s) to Visit: Summer and fall Activities: Hiking, photography Why Read More
Piscataquis County
Mount Katahdin
Chosen By: Sarah Nichols, Sustainable Maine Director Location: Baxter State Park, Piscataquis County Description: AT 5,269 feet, Mount Katahdin is the highest mountain in the state of Maine. In fact, its name, given by the Penobscot Indians, means “The Greatest Mountain.” It’s the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Baxter State Park and is Read More
West Branch of the Penobscot River
The productive forestlands that extend from Moosehead Lake to the headwaters of the St. John River lie at the heart of Maine’s North Woods. This region bordering the legendary West Branch of the Penobscot River is rich in history, folklore, and tradition, and remains a vital resource today – providing timber that fuels the regional Read More
