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Arcadia derives from the Arcadia dis- trict in Greece which since Classical antiq- uity had the extended meanings of refuge or idyllic place. The site goes on to quote vs. Acadia Arcadia National Park Service Kristi Rugg. Inset from left courtesy pendleton penobscot culture.com maineencyclopedia.com bibliorare.com. Story Sources Abbe Museum Wikipedia Pendleton Wools. A proposed donation of 87500 acres of land to the federal government from Burts Bees co-founder Roxanne Quimby has sparked an increasingly heated debate. The gift if accept- ed would secure national monument status for a parcel of land east of Baxter State Park. During his time in The White House President Obama has used his executive power under the 1906 Antiquities Act to grant several million acres of land monument status across Nevada Texas and California tapping the brakes on development and environmental degradation in the area. The issue has highlighted a divide between those who wish to preserve the area around Baxter from deforestation and the owners and employees of local mills who rely on the lands for their resources. Weve heard from rusticators environmentalists sportsmen local businesses mill-dependent local families and more who desire their voices to be heard on this issue. Isnt democracy great We wel- come your opinion. Watch this 87500-acre space to see if it does indeed become Maine Woods National Park. Wrapped in History A Stringed Gift You know youve made it when Pendleton designs a blanket after you. Celebrate the centennial of Acadia National Park in style. Pendleton Mills created their first National Park blanket in 1916 the same year the Park Service was born. Today each national park has its own design. Acadia boasts a striking red and black combination. Blanket 259 Tote 199. Explore Maine with help from the Natural Resources Council of Maine 2015 SPECIAL EDITION EXPLORE MAINE 3 Wade Street Augusta Maine 04330-6317 NON-PROFIT U.S.-POSTAGE P A I D PORTLAND ME PERMIT NO. 454 CHECK YOUR LABEL Please call NRCM with address corrections or duplicate mailings L Looking for some great new places to discover Events to experience Opportunities that may change the way you see the natural world Your fellow NRCM members can help. Our new Explore Maine publication highlights books blogs and much more by our supporters as a way to encourage you to explore a part of Maine youve yet to discover or to rediscover what you already love about our great state. This years edition highlights contemplations and recommendations by NRCM Board Member Karen Herold who shares her personal experience in the Maine Master Naturalist Program her work on conservation projects in her town and more. Perhaps you are an author An artist An explorer If so please send us information about your work so we can make it available on our website. Send your information to nrcmnrcm.org. Explore Maines Great Outdoors Works by NRCM Members Help You Discover More about the Nature of Maine whats inside Books Columns and Blogs New CDs Events Activities Sporting Camps Staff Picks for Exploring Maine and more ORIN FALLS ON PROPOSED NATIONAL PARK LANDS BY NRCME.THEBERGE New to Our Explore Maine Map Staff Picks Looking for great places to hike bike swim picnic paddle ski watch wildlife or just relax and enjoy Maines beautiful scenery Visit the Explore Maine map on our website where youll find more than 100 special places that have been protected through the Land for Maines Future program. New to the map NRCM staff and board have provided dozens of their own personal recommendations for places to explore throughout Maine. Just choose Staff and Board Picks and let your planning begin NRCM EnvironmentGet Our App You can make your plans on the go thanks to our app for your iPhone or Android. The app lets you access our interactive Explore Maine map send us photos take action on our issues find out about upcoming events stay up to date on recent news and more. The app is freedownload NRCM Environment formerly NRCM My Maine at the Google Play Store for your Android or iTunes for your iPhone. Little Moose Mountain greenville piscataquis county Picked By Todd Martin Grassroots Outreach Coordinator Hiking trails run along Little Moose Mountain offering opportunities including modest day-hiking fishing at undeveloped ponds wildlife watching and primitive hike-in camping in a scenic remote setting. Favorite Seasons to Visit Summer and fall Activities Hiking photography Why Its Special I hiked Little Moose Mountain for the first time two summers ago and was blown away by the views of Moosehead Lake and the surrounding mountains. The trail is well-maintained and has beautiful stone staircases leading to the summit. Tips I recommend stopping for a dip in Moosehead Lake at the public dock downtown and swinging by for an ice cream at the dairy bar on Main Street afterwards. More info and directions httpwww.mainetrailfinde r.comtrailstraillittle-moos e-mountain More staff picks on page 4 Become an NRCM member and receive our Explore Maine publication chock full of places to explore recommended books by our members and other suggestions to help you enjoy Maine this summer Best of all youll be helping protect the Maine you love. NRCM Environment Youll find nearly 200special places to explore. Discover them for yourself Available on iTunes and Google Play or visit the Explore Maine map at www.nrcm.org Looking for places to hike bike swim paddle and more DOWNLOAD OUR FREE APP PHOTO CREDIT BILL AMOS