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National Monument:
Katahdin Woods & Waters
The North Maine Woods is some of the most remote land
in the entire state of Maine. The Katahdin Woods & Waters
National Monument was created to protect this wild
landscape for locals and visitors alike.
DESIGNATED IN 2016, KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS National
Monument preserves 87,563 acres of land in rural northern Maine.
Adventurers looking for a true sense of remoteness have been
discovering the serenity of this national monument, and singing
its praises.
The Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway offers 89 miles of roads
to experience the National Monument. Natural highlights along this
route include scenic views of Mount Katahdin, wildlife, hiking trails,
paddling, camping, waterfalls, and fall leaf peeping. Many people also
stop at the Patten Lumbermen’s Museum, Shin Brook Falls, and the
Ambajejus Boomhouse.
The East Branch of the Penobscot River winds through the Katahdin
Woods & Waters National Monument, offering excellent fishing, canoe
trips, and whitewater rafting.
From vistas and views, bald eagles and moose, to paddling and hiking
adventures, the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument is an
untouched region just waiting to be explored. If you’re looking for a
peaceful, pristine natural landscape where you can reconnect with
nature, this is the place.
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