Death on Katahdin: And Other Misadventures in Maine's Baxter State Park

Death on Katahdin: And Other Misadventures in Maine's Baxter State Park

Mount Katahdin, in Baxter State Park, is Maine's highest mountain. It is also the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Tucked away in the remote North Woods, it is an adventure seeker's paradis…

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