A year ago the founder of the Appalachian Trail Museum Larry Luxenberg attended the IAT’s International AGM and outdoor economy forum in Scotland and Northern Ireland with a contingent from North America.
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Dark Skies on the IAT
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!
Continue readingSpring 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.
Continue readingIAT’s 26th Birthday
Today, April 22nd, is the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day – and the IAT’s 26th birthday!
Continue readingTrail Status Update
The IAT comprises a network of trails that pass through public and private land and crosses a dozen international borders. Whereas the decision to close the Appalachian Trail to long distance hiking, camping and maintenance has been made by the ATC, no single authority can make a comparable decision for the IAT.
Continue readingAdmin 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.
Continue readingMushing 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.
Continue readingCOVID-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.
Continue readingHead North Ski Days on the IAT
As the winter snows settled over the North Entrance of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and the IAT that crosses the land, not only could birds be heard chirping, but laughter and screams of excited students echoed through the forest.
Continue readingLord 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.
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