All are invited to join in the launch of a new kid's hiking guide for the Katahdin region, on Thursday, May 9, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Southwest Harbor Public Library, 338 Main Street, Southwest Harbor. Meet the author, enjoy some local treats, learn the story behind the book, and play some nature and mapping games. Books will be available for sale and signing. This event is free and open to the public.
"Ten Days in the North Woods: A Kid’s Hiking Guide to the Katahdin Region", which will be released by Islandport Press on May 7, features ten regional hikes designed with young families in mind. A fictional 13-year-old girl named Hattie describes plants, animals, lakes, and more outdoor discoveries in Baxter State Park, the Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area, and the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Kids will enjoy trail maps, photos, hiking safety tips, and full-color drawings by Maine artist Jada Fitch.
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