A recent article in the Bangor Daily News reports that, at current vaccination rates, the New Brunswick/Maine border could be opened by July 1st.
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Borders and Blowdowns
As the spring and summer hiking season gets underway here in Maine, we’ve been receiving a lot of requests for information on the status of the Maine / New Brunswick border and the trail conditions on the Maine IAT. Here’s the latest.
Continue readingMaine IAT 27th Annual Meeting – May 6th
The Maine IAT will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 6, 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
Continue readingIt’s Earth Day and the 27th Anniversary of the IAT
On Earth Day, 27 years ago, Dick Anderson announced to the world his idea of “Thinking Beyond Borders” and developing an International Appalachian Trail. A lot has happened since then!
Continue readingIt’s Maine IAT Membership Time!
The Maine IAT Annual Meeting is just a few weeks away and that means it’s time to renew you Maine IAT membership or become a member for the first time.
Continue readingCurl Up and Read a Book!
In these times of resurging pandemic and shortening daylight, it might make sense to stay home and read a good book. Luckily, three new books and a revised re-print of an old hiker classic have just hit the shelves.
Continue readingThe Annual Appeal is Getting Close
The Maine IAT’s Annual Appeal is just around the corner. This is the time of year we ask our members, supporters and friends to donate to our Annual Fund which covers trail work expenses, education projects, maps and guides, and other special projects.
Continue readingStars Over Katahdin 2020
The seventh annual event is the first Stars Over Katahdin since the designation of Katahdin Woods & Waters as the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary on the eastern seaboard.
Continue readingBowlin to Lunksoos Trail Maintenance Work Trip
Three beautiful fall days clearing trail and resetting signpost on the Maine IAT.
Continue readingThe IAT is in Guthook Guides!
It took longer then we thought it would, but the first three sections of the IAT are now available in Guthook Guides. And by first three, we mean the original sections of the IAT: Maine, New Brunswick and Quebec.
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