August 13, 2008

For Whom the Bear Tolls

Is there a catch-and-release toll bear in Baxter State Park? Yogi, Boo-boo and other black bear legends of Maine's north woods. Read more »

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August 10, 2008

Not a Game Warden

Green uniforms, brown uniforms — what's the difference? Plenty, says our man in the Maine woods. Read more »

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August 6, 2008

Heat Stroke

One good reason to heed the heat index warnings while in Baxter State Park. Read more »

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June 26, 2008

Playing Unit 51 in Baxter State Park

A Baxter State Park Ranger describes emergency response at Katahdin and how to make the 1970's show Emergency! a workplace reality. Read more »

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June 6, 2008

Ghosts of the Winter

Journal entries remind a Maine State Park Ranger why its unwise to solo camp Baxter State Park during the winter. Read more »

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May 22, 2008

Ch-ch-ch-
Changes at Baxter State Park

Rangers ready for the 2008 season. Writer Vietze says, 'The only constant in my six seasons as a Baxter Park ranger has been change. Every year is different, sometimes dramatically.' Read more »

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April 16, 2008

A Park Ranger's Cabin Fever Hurts Like No Other

Away from Baxter State Park for the winter, a ranger longs to return to Katahdin. Read more »

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October 12, 2007

The Mountain of the People of the World?

Katahdin lured people from 49 sates and 23 countries this year. Any wonder why? Read more »

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September 20, 2007

Misconceptions.com

Think it's hard to book a reservation at Baxter State Park. Think again. Read more »

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Talking Toilets

August 24, 2007

Talking Toilets

A scrub brush and can of disinfectant don't herald the most glamorous of park ranger duties, but nonetheless mark a source of pride... Read more »

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