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Appalachian Trail 75th Celebration at Sugarloaf

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Some highlights and words from the Appalachian Trail conservancy’s executive director on August 18th.

The 75th anniversary celebration of the completion of the Appalachian Trail, held at Sugarloaf was a great success. The trail runs right through the western mountains of Maine and there are tons of spots to take advantage of the trail. Folks from all around enjoyed the mountain atmosphere, hiked the AT to the plaque and site of the last connection of the trail, enjoyed chairlift rides and a huge celebration at The Rack BBQ. For more information on the AT here in Maine, visit www.matc.org or appalachiantrail.org. Get out and enjoy “the peoples trail”.

 

2012 Kingfield Pops

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The Kingfield POPs is an annual event which happens on the last weekend of June. Showcasing the town of Kingfield and the talented musicians, artists and artisans of the Maine High Peaks Region. 2012 was the 10th anniversary of the Kingfield Pops. In celebration they contracted Noel Paul Stooky (of Peter, Paul & Mary fame) to write a song for the event. Cabin Fever Waltz was the result and he did not dissapoint. Watch the video and learn more about this wonderful event. For more information check out kingfieldpops.com

 

The final link in the Appalachian Trail was in our backyard & completed on Aug. 14, 1937

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On Saturday Aug. 18, there will be a celebration of the anniversary of the last link of the Appalachian Trail’s completion on Aug. 14, 1937, which occured between Sugarloaf & Spaulding Mtn. in the western mountains of Maine. Go to www.matc.org for full details on the day’s events, & plan to be here to help us celebrate this iconic U.S. treasure! [Read more…]

Australian Snowmakers at Sugarloaf in 1989: First Women Ever to Join the Crew!

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Theresa & Lisa Scheimer were the first women to be Snowmakers at Sugarloaf, as part of a crew of six who came from Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains, at a time when Maine’s unemployment was low, & the head of the crew was part of the new computerization of the snowmaking system…. a concept that has led to drastic changes for the better in the years since; both product-wise & economically! This creative little homage to their experience was taped for the Snowmakers Ball of 1989 which they had to miss. [Read more…]

Maine Sports Commissioner speaks at ME. Lakes & Mtns. Tourism meeting July 24

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Kerry Hoey met with the various representatives from the Lakes & Mountains Region to talk about Sports Tourism  & what the State is doing to inventory the many options for tourists to enjoy when they visit Maine. In our region alone, the list of fun things to do that will keep you fit continues to need to be updated with so many new projects in progress! [Read more…]

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