The Katahdin Region offers vast recreation opportunities for visitors and residents, including hundreds of miles of multi-purpose trails. Recreation-based tourism is one area of promise for this region and these amenities are helping to attract younger people to move to rural places.

Trails located at Baxter State Park, the new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Penobscot River Trails, and New England Outdoor Center, plus snowmobile trails that crisscross the region, are well-used and expanding but there’s no clear, consistent signage that directs people to the different networks and service areas. Combined with cultural and business attractions, these assets are central to the region’s goal of becoming a premier four-season outdoor destination.”

In response to this need, the Center and regional partners are piloting a wayfinding project to improve the visitor experience, create regional connectivity, and continue to build public momentum and interest in the Katahdin region as a recreation destination.

The first phase of the project focuses on greater Millinocket, but the Center plans to extend the wayfinding project across the region over time. Other towns in the region include Patten, Sherman, Island Falls, Mount Chase, and Stacyville.