In TRAVELER’s July/August issue, writer James Conaway keeps Henry David Thoreau’s intentions in mind (as reflected in Maine Woods) as he explores Maine’s wilderness area. Here, we offer the best links for information on traveling to the area.
Basics
Getting There
Mapquest
Street maps, driving directions, live traffic reports, telephone numbers, and city guides
Making Telephone Calls
Country Calling Codes
How to make a telephone call to Maine
Determining Time Difference
Time and date.com
The local time and date for Maine’s Great North Woods Region, located north of Augusta
Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
Current weather conditions, plus a ten-day forecast for Millinocket
Essentials
Where to Eat
Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce
Information on several various eateries in and around Millinocket
Where to Stay
Maine Resource Guide
Details on accommodations in Millinocket, the starting point for most trips in the woods
Maine Outdoors.com
Listing of campgrounds, plus phone numbers in the Mt. Katahdin/Moosehead Lake region
How to Get Around
Maine Turnpike Authority
Information on Maine’s major highway, I-95, including toll prices and a map
Things To Do
Attractions
Maine Outdoors.com
Your guide to outdoor activities, including kayaking, hiking, and fishing
Recreation
GORP
What to do outdoors in Baxter State Park
References
Books
Rough Guide
Brief introduction to the Baxter State Park region
Magazines & Newspapers
Bangor Daily News
Online version of Bangor’s newspaper, south of Millinocket
Radio
Radio Locator
Radio stations with frequencies in and around Millinocket
For More Information
Maine Guides
How to find a licensed guide in Maine, plus other resources for paddling the Great North Woods
Maine Professional Guides Association
How to search for professional guides by company, activity, or location
Baxter State Park
Comprehensive guide to the park, including information on park rules, camping reservations, and trails
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