Baxter State Park

A native Gorham man is celebrating his nomination for Avatar 2 and says he based the world of Pandora's geography off of Maine.

Nearly 320,000 visits to campgrounds were recorded at Maine's state parks, setting a new record.

vacationidea.com gave its opinion on where vacationers should spend their time in the Pine Tree State.

For decades, Maine relied on fire towers and their watchers to help keep the state safe. Here is a look at some of them through the years.

Winter images of Mount Katahdin and Baxter State Park highlight Maine's incredible peace and tranquility.

Maine's tallest peak received high praise from a premier outdoor website.. Travel site, The Broke Backpacker listed Mount Katahdin as one of the 25 best hikes in the United States. Listing at number 4, the site writes that an ascent of Katahdin offers up sweeping views in all direction from the state of Maine’s tallest mountain...Wit...

Dennis Glennon is a professional photographer who has been shooting Maine wildlife for over 25 years. He shared some of his latest moose shots from in and around Baxter State Park.

Mount Katahdin is a steady reminder that Maine is a rare and special state all year long.

Sure, there's no snow on the ground yet, but we all know that the white stuff isn't far out, and now is the time to start planning your wintertime adventures.

The park will stay closed until at least July 1st, and possibly longer.

Baxter State Park rangers had to rescue a father-and-son pair of hikers after they suffered multiple falls in the middle of a snowstorm on Maine's tallest mountain.

It's an amazing experience, but you gotta do it by the book! Here's what you need to know to stay safe and enjoy your Katahdin experience.

It's rare to encounter one lynx in your lifetime in Maine, never mind two. Watch this stunning video of what happens when two lynx come face to face.

When the days get hot, waterslides are a great way to cool off. But Maine has a limited number of water parks and during the height of tourism season, the waits can be lengthy and the cost can be plenty. Luckily for all Mainers, we're blessed with terrain that delivers us a plethora of natural waterslides...

Baxter State Park is about to change their policy for long distance hikers for the first time in their history. According to WMUR, the Baxter State Park Authority will implement an Appalachian Trail permit card system for all long distance hikers for 2016...

There are so many truly amazing state parks in Maine. Each one unique and special in it's own way. One of the favorites that I have been anxious to visit is Baxter State Park. Be prepared for an onslaught of tourists as this natural wonder was just ranked in the Top 10 Hidden Gems: Best Parks in United States by Country Magazine!