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Baxter State Park

Maine, United States

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Bull Moose © Jim McGehee

Baxter State Park, Maine, United States

Category: Wildlife
Date Shot: Sat, Oct 4, 2008

Camera: Canon 30D
Lens: Canon 70-200 L + Kenko 1.4 Telext
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Submitted: Mon, Nov 17, 2008
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Jim McGehee wrote on Mon, Nov 17, 2008 [ Send Email ]

Baxter State Park is a marvelous place to visit if you should be in North-Central Maine. It was bought mostly by a former Governor of the State and donated as a park with special provisions to maintain it as a rustic area. There are many restrictions on size of vehicle and other things to keep it rustic. The roads are dirt/gravel and very narrow. Wildlife abounds and this is a wonderful place for moose sightings and photography. The park is dotted with ponds that the majestic animals come out to feed in early and late. Bring your long lens to best get shots of these wonderful animals.

Deb Williams wrote on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 [ Send Email ]

The Nesowadnehunk Stream flows along side the Park Tote road. Ledge Falls is a smooth rock face that the Stream flows over, creating a natural water slide. It was once a awesome place to swim albeit very cold, but that activity is no longer permited.

Deb Williams wrote on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 [ Send Email ]

As you approach Baxter State Park using the southern entrance at Togue Pond, this is the view you will be greeted with. The very large rock that shows a painted picture greets you to the Maine wilderness. The picture changes time after time, but it is one of the most photographed spots. This picture was taken in early June, showing that Mt. Katahdin still had snow.

Deb Williams wrote on Thu, Sep 4, 2008 [ Send Email ]

Baxter State Park is a place of raw beauty. Even after the leaves start to fall to the ground after their last show, there are those little glimpses of color before the snows fall.

Deb Williams wrote on Tue, Aug 12, 2008 [ Send Email ]

The largest resident of Baxter State Park, is one of the reason a lot of people visit the park. There are several different hiking paths for all levels to view this beautiful place. Some paths climb Mt. Katahdin or the surrounding peaks. Others are a short walk into natural areas that the residents like to frequent. The Tote road provides those that have a difficult time hiking to still enjoy this natural wonder from the comfort of their car. Drive slowly and enjoy all that unfolds around you,for you never know what is around the next corner.

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