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Eddie Woodin makes his 27th gift to the Maine Chapter of the IAT’s Annual Appeal

October 11, 2024 / Amy Barker
As we prepare for the season of giving, we’re filled with warmth and gratitude for the incredible generosity of our members and supporters. Recently, Dick Anderson, Eddie Woodin, and Walter
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IAT Sponsored Hike to Orin Falls, led by Cliff Young and Nancy Hathaway

October 9, 2024 / Cliff Young
A few folks canceled before the hike was scheduled to begin, leaving us with six remaining participants. We met as planned at the Sandbank Campground. Nancy received a call from
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Hike on the IAT (International Appalachian Trail) along the East Branch of the Penobscot River on September 21, 2024, submitted by Milt Stein

October 1, 2024 / Amy Barker
It was a perfect autumn day. Partly Sunny with temps in the 60’s. A wonderful day for a leisurely hike along the East Branch of the Penobscot River in The
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The First 10 Miles-A Hike Report

September 10, 2024 / Ava Merker
Amy and I met up at the Sandbank Stream campground, where we stayed one night before heading out to the IAT trailhead. Before we got on the trail, we encountered
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Lil Buddha's Pangea Traverse

An Interview with Lil Buddha

August 26, 2024 / Ava Merker
Lil Buddha at the Southernmost Terminus of the ECT This summer, I had the pleasure of speaking with thru-hiker Lo Phong La Kiatoukaysy, known on trail as Lil’ Buddha. Through
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Map of Mars Hill

A Short History of the IAT-Border of US and Canada

July 16, 2024 / Ava Merker
Map of Fort Fairfield Map of Mars Hill Building the First Lean-To Bordering New Brunswick, the towns of Fort Fairfield and Mars Hill, Maine, are uniquely positioned to highlight the
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