Logging

History

Patten Lumbermens Museum Logging Legacy

Nestled in the forested heart of Penobscot County, the Patten Lumbermen's Museum offers a deep dive into Maine's logging past, from colonial axe men to…

Wild MaineNovember 14, 2025

History

Chesuncook Logging Heritage

Tucked away in Maine's vast North Woods, Chesuncook Village whispers tales of rugged loggers and thundering river drives, where the scent of spruce and the…

Wild MaineOctober 22, 2025

History

Old Town Logging Heritage

Nestled along the Penobscot River in Penobscot County, Old Town carries the echoes of Maine's lumber boom, where 19th-century log drives turned this spot into…

Wild MaineOctober 15, 2025

History

Calais Logging Heritage

There's a steadfast murmur along the St. Croix River in Calais, where the water still carries echoes of thundering log drives and the scent of…

Wild MaineOctober 3, 2025

History

Rumford Mill Town Legacy

Nestled in Oxford County along the swift Androscoggin River, Rumford tells a story of Maine's industrial grit, from colonial settlements and thundering log drives to…

Wild MaineOctober 1, 2025

History

Fort Kent Blockhouse Legacy

Tucked along the St. John River in Aroostook County, Fort Kent whispers tales of border skirmishes and timber empires, where the scent of spruce mingles…

Wild MaineSeptember 12, 2025

History

Machias Colonial Legacy

Tucked in Downeast Maine, Machias carries the weight of early American rebellion, where colonists clashed with British forces in the Revolution's first naval skirmish. Beyond…

Wild MaineSeptember 10, 2025

Industry & Economy

Millinocket Tourism Shift

In the shadow of Mount Katahdin, Millinocket is redefining its economy from paper mill roots to outdoor tourism. Once powered by logging and manufacturing, the…

Wild MaineSeptember 10, 2025

History

Wiscasset Historic Waterfront

Nestled along the Sheepscot River, Wiscasset's historic waterfront whispers tales of 19th-century shipbuilding booms, where towering schooners were launched into the tide. This old town,…

Wild MaineSeptember 9, 2025