Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
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PublishedAugust 22, 2024
The Maine Idea: Maine strikes a new stance on monuments
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PublishedAugust 17, 2024
Opening of Wabanaki welcome center near Katahdin delayed, but public will get a peek
The Tekαkαpimək Contact Station at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is open to visitors for limited hours this weekend.
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PublishedMay 6, 2024
Promotion of Wabanaki cultural tourism gains momentum in Maine
Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, the welcome center at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, is slated to open this summer. Designed in collaboration with Wabanaki leaders, it is one of the first major efforts in the state to boost Indigenous tourism.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2023
Intertidal: More darkness means more time for stargazing
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PublishedNovember 1, 2023
31,000 acres of ancestral land could be returned to Penobscot Nation
The prospective deal would increase tribal trust holdings by a third and secure public access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument from the south.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
New visitor center to tell Katahdin Woods’ story through Native American eyes
The land's deeds allow construction of a visitor contact station on Lookout Mountain, and the Katahdin foundation partnered with the Wabanaki tribes in Maine.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
Trust For Public Land purchases 31,000 acres next to national monument
The nonprofit hopes the land might serve as a southern entrance to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2022
Our View: National monument part of Katahdin-area comeback
Local leaders wisely chose a future based on outdoor recreation and green energy.
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PublishedJune 17, 2021
Our View: National monument aids growth of North Woods region
Visits to Katahdin Woods and Waters increased by 10% last year, generating $3.3 million in economic activity.
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PublishedMay 21, 2021
Our View: Clear night skies make Maine’s North Woods special
Land between Moosehead Lake and Baxter State Park this month became the first International Dark Sky Park in New England, a challenge as much as a celebration.
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