Baxer State Park, located in northern Maine, exists thanks to the vision and generosity of Percival Baxter. Over 30 years, Baxter, a former governor of Maine, donated land to create the park, which spans over 2000,000 acres.
His goal
was to preserve a wild space for the public to enjoy, with Mount Katahdin as
the centrepiece. Baxter’s donations
ensured that the land would remain undeveloped for future generations.
The park
is home to more than 55 named peaks, including Katahdin, Baxter Peak, and
Hamlin Peak. It also features at least
50 lakes and ponds of various sizes, with notable ones like Grand Lake
Matagamon, Webster Lake, and Nesowadnehunk Lake. True to its “keep it wild” philosophy, there
is no electricity, running water, or paved roads within the park, making it a
pristine wilderness to all visitors.
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