Author: Bill Duffy

On May 8, 2020 the International Dark-Sky Association designated Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (including 30 miles of the IAT) as the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary on the eastern seaboard!

Stars Over Katahdin

Spring on Mars Hill Mountain

Maine IAT Board Member, Elaine Hendrickson and her husband Eric, have been two of our most enthusiastic and energetic trail supporters for many years. With the postponement of our Annual General Meeting at Shin Pond and only limited access to the IAT in the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument, Elaine and Eric have taken advantage of nearby Mars Hill Mountain to get out of the house and enjoy Maine’s spring.

IAT’s 26th Birthday

Today, April 22nd, is the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day – and the IAT’s 26th birthday!

Admin Committee Notes

Despite being spread over 300 miles of Maine and New Hampshire, the Maine IAT Admin Committee held their semi-regular monthly meeting via Zoom with minimal technical issues or yelling.

Mushing on the IAT

Long-distance hiker extraordinaire and apprentice sled-dog driver Cotton Joe Norman joined a group of mushers from Mahoosuc Guide Services in Newry, Maine for a trip on the IAT in Maine.

Cotton Joe Katahdin Woods & Waters

COVID-19 News

This is a short update to let you know the Board of the Maine IAT is keeping a close watch on the COVID-19 outbreak and are adjusting our plans accordingly.

COVID-19

Lord Almighty, Look Who’s 90!

Walter Anderson, that’s who! Walter attended his first International Appalachian Trail meeting 15 years ago, at Black’s Lodge in Riley Brook, New Brunswick.

Walter Anderson