Wildnotes Accessible Facilities in Baxter State Park The Park is primarily a hiking destination but roadside facilities are available throughout the Park to meet the needs of visitors requiring accessible facilities. The following is a chart to guide you in planning your visit. Please call us at (207) 723-5140 if you have further questions. If you decide not to take your copy of Wildnotes home with you, please drop it off for re-use or recycling at one of the gates, or the Togue Pond Visitor Center. Wildnotes is printed with eco-friendly materials. Is There a “Friends” Group For Baxter State Park? You may be interested in learning more about the Friends of Baxter State Park. FBSP is an independent citizen group with a mission to preserve, support and enhance the wilderness character of BSP in the spirit of its founder, former Maine Governor Percival Baxter. Members participate in a variety of ways including contributing time and effort to the Baxter State Park Volunteer program, visiting the Park for a variety of FBSP sponsored outings throughout the seasons, and providing financial sponsorship of various initiatives that support the protection and sound management of the Park. For more information, please visit: www.friendsofbaxter.org Graduates and leaders of the 2015 Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program– Photo © Aaron Megquire Invasive Insects Spread Like Wildfire. Don’t Let Your Firewood Be Part of the Problem! Due to the nationwide threat of invasive insects, transporting firewood into Baxter State Park from within the State of Maine or from outof state is prohibited. Because invasive insects can destroy large numbers of trees and change the habitat for animals, they are a major concern for land and wildlife managers everywhere. Remember… • On its own, an insect population might spread a few miles in a year. But…people moving firewood can transport insects hundreds of miles in a day! • Insects can go undetected under bark or inside logs for a long time, while they establish a population that will one day become very evident by killing local trees. Help us . . . prevent spreading these invasive insects with these easy steps: • Buy wood were you burn it. Campfires serve many functions – heating, cooking and socializing. For those who want a campfire, most roadside campgrounds in the Park sell bundles of firewood for a low fee of $3.00. This wood is harvested from the Scientific Forest Management Section of the Park, ensuring it is not brought in from outside sources. By using the firewood provided, you can help prevent the spread of invasive insects. • Learn to identify the Asian Longhorned Beetle and the Emerald Ash Borer. If you find these insects in the Park, notify a Park employee immediately. Don’t Give Bugs a Free Ride! Leave Your Firewood at Home Leave No Trace Principle #4: Leave What You Find -Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species by cleaning boots, packs, tents and boats before entering the Park. 7
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