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"A few years earlier, I was part of a threesome that hiked to the top in a snowstorm. On that occasion, we struggled to see each other."

"The snow provided proof that winter was over, and summer had begun. How do I know? A little bird told me."

"All higher than 3,000 feet in elevation, the allure is not just the altitudes, but also their remote location, difficulty of access and majestic beauty."

Baxter State Park was ranked No. 11 alongside other attractions like Arches National Park in Utah and Glacier National Park in Montana.

Built in a range of styles from Victorian to new construction, they span the extreme parts of northern and southern Maine.

The annual seasonal closure of Baxter State Park can't be ignored, even for an event as special as a full solar eclipse.

It was a mild winter day in 1974 when six climbers set out on a route no one had ever attempted. Then came a storm of unimaginable fury.

Let's start at the basics. You've heard it on the news before, and you've seen the beautifully-colored photos on Instagram before, but what does it all mean?

Let's start at the basics. You've heard it on the news before, and you've seen the beautifully-colored photos on Instagram before, but what does it all mean?

Let's start at the basics. You've heard it on the news before, and you've seen the beautifully-colored photos on Instagram before, but what does it all mean?