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October 30, 2023
Our vision is focused on the future
Our vision is focused on the future. Last Saturday, the board of directors of the High Peaks Alliance met on
September 1, 2023
Scenes from the High Peaks: Summer
Our favorite summer photos of the High Peaks region. As summer winds down, we collected a few of our favorite
August 19, 2023
Bald Mountain in Weld: Small but mighty
August 19, 2023
13,640 Acres Conserved This Summer
Quill Hill in fall.
March 30, 2023
Sledhead Stewards: Shiretown Riders
There were six members at the meeting, and the President, Rob Martin, said there are a few other active members,
March 14, 2023
Gliding along the Center Hill trail in Weld
February 9, 2023
More Than $2 Million for Sandy River Bridge in Farmington Secured
A site visit with Jared Golden (photo courtesy of Jared Golden’s office) This project has also received funding from the
January 31, 2023
Fly Rod Crosby Carving Event at IF&W Building Augusta Maine
January 17, 2023
Share your story with us! Submission Guidelines
We accept guest blog stories about experiences in the High Peaks region (Franklin/Oxford Counties). If you would like to share
December 27, 2022
Double Your Adventure in the Maine Outdoors, High Peaks style!
*Please note that some areas specifically listed are not accessible in the winter due to plowing–specifically Mud Pond Rd.* By
September 14, 2022
High Peaks Alliance to host talk at UMF on best foliage hikes
High Peaks Alliance to host talk on popular foliage hikes at UMF The public is invited to attend FARMINGTON –
February 23, 2022
High Peaks Alliance Closes on Perham Stream Birding Trail
MADRID TWP: High Peaks Alliance recently closed on an 80-acre parcel called the Perham Stream Birding Trail in Madrid Township.
October 7, 2021
Ribbon Cutting on New Accessible Trail
Trail Ribbon Cutting Farmington, Maine — The High Peaks Alliance and University of Maine at Farmington invite the public
May 27, 2021
Maine town creates ‘community forest’ to permanently protect public access to land
KINGFIELD, Maine — The town of Kingfield in Franklin County is home to the state’s newest “community forest.”
May 27, 2021
How to Save a Maine Pond
How to Save a Maine Pond A conservation group and like-minded residents banded together to protect Shiloh Pond in Kingfield.
May 27, 2021
Interview in Daily Bulldog
Fresh Air Fun: High Peaks region BY DARRYL WOOD MAY 15, 2021 Mt. Blue from Cape Cod Hill in New
May 27, 2021
High Peaks Alliance Awarded $50,000 for Accessible Trail
Excerpted from from Maine Biz : “https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/franklin-county-outdoor-recreation-projects-get-financial-boost-from-northern-forest-center” The High Peaks Alliance received a portion of the $317,526 awarded
May 27, 2021
Fly Rod Crosby Trail Work Days — Summer 2021
Time to get out those clippers, paint brushes and trail saws! There is lots to be done this summer, all
March 31, 2021
Shiloh Pond Conserved!
New Community Forest to Benefit Kingfield Area KINGFIELD, Maine – High Peaks Alliance, The Trust for Public Land, and Town
November 16, 2020
2020 Fly Rod Crosby Trail Update
2020 was a busy season for rediscovering hiking all over Maine and the newly completed Fly Rod Crosby Trail was
August 11, 2020
The Great Maine Moose Hunt
Our Board member, Roger Lambert, has written a new book about moose hunting in Maine. Check it out: STRONG
August 11, 2020
Cocktails and Consversation – Rangeley, ME
Join Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Big Woods Bucks, and High Peaks Alliance along with other public land supporters for Cocktails and Conservation
August 11, 2020
MeatEater, Inc. Holds Nationwide Auction to Closeout Fundraising on High Peaks Alliance’s Shiloh Pond Conservation Project
MeatEater, Inc. Holds Nationwide Auction to Closeout Fundraising on High Peaks Alliance’s Shiloh Pond Conservation Project High Peaks Alliance
June 3, 2020
High Peaks Alliance Hires Executive Director
FARMINGTON- The High Peaks Alliance, a nonprofit servicing western Maine’s High Peaks region, recently hired Brent West of Readfield to
June 1, 2020
Fly Rod Crosby Trail Work Days — Summer 2020
Time to get out those clippers, paint brushes and trail saws! There is lots to be done this summer, all
June 1, 2020
Maine Trail Finder Supports Local Businesses
The Center for Community GIS is a partner of the High Peaks Initiative and we are happy to help promote
June 1, 2020
Shiloh Pond: Preserving a Community gem
The conservation of Shiloh pond started when concerned citizens noticed that the 215-acre parcel was for sale. People began
June 1, 2020
Why I serve. Peter McKinley
I enjoy my work with the High Peaks Alliance for its intersection of people seeking ways to find overlapping values
April 27, 2020
High Peaks nonprofits working with communities to address COVID-19 impacts
Non-profit organizations in Maine’s High Peaks region are coming together to work with community leaders and funders to address the
April 24, 2020
We are all in this together
We are all in this together: Collaboration among the motorized clubs of Franklin County’s unorganized townships with the High Peaks
April 24, 2020
Taking the Plunge
Let me start by saying that it is an unbelievable honor to serve as the first executive director of the
February 21, 2020
Cold Clean Fun
Maine in winter is a site to behold. Whether you enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing or just traveling between
January 9, 2020
Kingfield Community Forest
Please join the High Peaks Alliance and Trust for Public Land helping the Town of Kingfield create a community forest.
March 4, 2019
Appalachian Trail Hall of Famer to speak at High Peaks Trail Social
High Peaks Alliance Hosts David Field Who: High Peaks Alliance What: Trail social featuring a talk by Appalachian
September 15, 2018
Public rallies against CMP Proposal for new Transmission Line through Western Mountains
More than 30 people testify against CMP power line proposal at PUC hearing
April 23, 2018
Fly Rod Crosby … Pioneering Woman
April 12, 2018
More Development could be headed to the High Peaks region.
Governor LePage blocks further wind power projects
http://www.windtaskforce.org/m/blogpost
January 24, 2018
Wind Power Has Reached Its Limits
http://://www.centralmaine.com/2018/01/23/maine-compass-state-has-reached-its-limit-on-wind-power/ Maine Compass: State has reached its limit on wind power The Maine woods host more tall towers than the
December 4, 2017
Atlantic Salmon in Sandy River watershed
Atlantic Salmon Article
October 24, 2017
Perham Stream Bridge a success of cooperation and collaboration in Maine’s High Peaks .
Here is a brief video that shows how the Perham Stream Bridge looks visually as the High Peaks Alliance, The
September 9, 2017
Historian to retrace 350-mile journey to Quebec
Hodding Carter IV doesn’t quite match the sweater-vest-wearing, finger-pointing lecturers you might imagine when you hear the title ‘historian.’ Though
September 9, 2017
Local outdoorsman hikes 200 miles of Franklin County
The 200+ mile Franklin County walk begins on the Whistle Stop Trail, at the County Line in Jay. (Photo by
July 25, 2017
New director, Harry Tucci, responds to HPA mission and membership expansion request
We received a wonderful response to our request for help from Harry Tucci: Harry J Tucci Jr <[email protected]> Jun 25 to
July 24, 2017
New “Berry Pickers” Appalachian Side Trail from Saddleback Mountain to the Fly Rod Crosby Trail
As part of the Linkletter/Orbeton Forest Legacy Project this AT side trail was created and protected, crossing also land owned
July 24, 2017
History of Fly Rod Crosby by King Montgomery
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July 24, 2017
High Peaks Alliance seeks to expand mission, membership
Working Forest/Public Access Easement on 5800 Acres in Madrid TWP Takes a Giant Leap Forward!
This Article from the Sun Journal Thank you all motorized and non-motorized supporters and tireless volunteers! Thank you to all
January 15, 2012
NPS Rivers and Trails Awards High Peaks Alliance Assistance on Fly Rod Crosby Trail.
We are very thankful to the National Park Service, Rivers and Trails Program for helping the High Peaks Alliance
January 14, 2012
HPA Director, Milt Baston named “Logger of the Year”
Three Maine logging professionals were honored during the 21st annual Certified Logging Professional program’s banquet on Dec. 2 in Brewer.
January 14, 2012
Great Article in the Irregular
The Original Irregular (http://www.theirregular.com/news/2011-12-28/Community_(and)_Local_News/Strong_celebrated.html) Selectmen Rupert Pratt (left to right) and Milt Baston join Mary Ann Hayes, Maine Rural Partners’
November 2, 2011
Great Article in the Daily Bulldog!
PHILLIPS – The High Peaks Alliance and Sandy River Land Trust co-hosted five youth volunteers from Mt Abram High School
October 5, 2011
Come check out the Strong Online History Project!
October 3, 2011
Phillips History Walk!
Saturday, October 8th at 1pm there will be a guided tour of historic downtown Phillips, as part of the Phillips
September 12, 2011
Fly Rod Crosby Trail Featured in the Columbus Dispatch!
Check out this recent article featuring the Rangeley area in the Columbus Dispatch, a newspaper in Columbus Ohio. The Fly
August 21, 2011
Governor Lepage Opposes low level flights over Western Maine
There was a great article in the Sun Journal today detailing Governor Lepage’s response to the Air National Guards proposal
August 10, 2011
Check out the new WSKI video from the All Trails Celebration!
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July 26, 2011
Fly Rod Crosby Trail to participate in Maine Memory Network Local History Project
The Strong Historical Society, the Strong Public Library, the High Peaks Alliance, and the Strong School have partnered to begin
July 15, 2011
Land Owner Appreciation
July 12, 2011
Senator Susan Collins Remarks concerning the new West Saddleback Connector
Sen. Susan M. Collins All Trails Celebration June 25, 2011 Thank you, Tom. Distinguished guests and friends, it is a
May 19, 2011
All Trails Celebration June 25th and 26th!
ALL TRAILS CELEBRATION IN THE RANGELEY LAKES AND HIGH PEAKS REGION OF WESTERN MAINE! RANGELEY, Summer is here and it’s
February 16, 2011
Orbeton Stream Project scores in top third for Federal Forest Legacy Funding
A quick update on Forest Legacy 2012 funding for the Orbeton Stream Conservation Project in Madrid Township The President’s budget
January 15, 2011
NEW WEST SADDLEBACK MOUNTAIN TRAIL CONNECTOR”
The State of Maine recently created a new multi-use regional trail connector on the west slope of Saddleback Mountain after
December 11, 2010
Trails for the 21st Century-Forests for Maine’s Future
A great article from Fresh from the Woods, on how back country trails knit together the landscape of the Western
October 27, 2010
Thanks to all our summer volunteers!
Thanks to everyone who came out this summer for the Fly Rod Crosby Trail building days. We built just under
September 14, 2010
Thanks to all our Volunteers for Great Trail Building Days in August!
Madrid TWP, On August 21st and 28th the High Peaks Alliance hosted two volunteer work days to start construction of
July 22, 2010
Construction starts on the Fly Rod Crosby Trail
Construction of the new Fly Rod Crosby Heritage trail is finally under way! The first segment of this proposed 35
June 1, 2010
ATV and Hiking Groups: Building Bridges Together
SANDY RIVER PLANTATION — Sunday, June 13, members of the High Peaks Alliance, local ATV clubs and the Maine Appalachian
May 2, 2010
High Peaks Bike Loop 2010- Current record 5 hours.
“One of the only rides in the North East that has the same feel as the High Cascades in Oregon”.
April 14, 2010
ATV Maine Letter of Support
A.T.V. Maine (Alliance of Trail Vehicles of Maine) PO Box 2292 South Portland ME 04116-2292 www.atvmaine.org [email protected] ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ATV
March 23, 2010
Mt. Abram Senior Class collects 189lbs of food at Martin Luther King Jr. Day supper in Avon
Avon — The Mt. Abram senior class took in 189 pounds of food for local food pantries in a food
February 23, 2010
New HPA Recreational Trails Planning Map Proposal
The High Peaks Alliance and Sandy River Land Trust propose a collaborative project to utilize local people to map the existing motorized
January 15, 2010
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby was born in Phillips, Maine on Nov. 10, 1854, and died one day after her 92nd
January 10, 2010
Martin Luther King Supper
The SANDY RIVER LAND TRUST and the HIGH PEAKS ALLIANCE ~ in partnership with the Mt. Abram High School
October 30, 2009
A Sustainable Future for Maine’s High Peaks Region?
A Sustainable Future for Maine’s High Peaks Region? ASK THE HIGH PEAKS ALLIANCE Large Landscape Conservation IS the Way for
October 9, 2009
High Peaks Alliance Finds Common Ground
The High Peaks Alliance Finds Common Ground Written by Lloyd Griscom, Sandy River Land Trust, and High Peaks Alliance The
September 30, 2009
Narrow Gauge Riders-Alan Bickford
The NARROW GAUGE RIDERS ATV club ,based in the towns of AVON,PHILLIPS, and MADRID,support having a trail crossing at RANGELEY,
September 16, 2009
Reconnoitering “Fly Rod” Crosby Trail
September 4, 2009
Rangeley Guides & Sportsmen’s Association endorses High Peaks Alliance
August 21, 2009
A Young Hiker
A young hiker on the Appalachian Trail near Saddleback Jr.
August 9, 2009
TIF,Trails,Tourism and Conservation In the High Peaks Region.
Morning Sentinel Article BY BETTY JESPERSEN Staff Writer 08/09/2009 from the Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON — Trail development, mapping, tourism and
June 17, 2009
Saddleback Jr looking west.
June 16, 2009
Meeting Notes May 29, 2009 – June 30th meeting cancelled
High Peaks Alliance Meeting May 29, 2009, Notes by Betsy Squibb 1. High Peaks Alliance Organization Chris, Lloyd, and Roger
June 12, 2009
Conserving Land for Traditional Use
Dan & Deb Mitchell The organized ATV Clubs located in the Western Mountains of Maine have come together to Support
May 30, 2009
Vision for the Fly Rod Crosby Footpath
A Vision for the Fly Rod Crosby Footpath by Bud Godsoe. The High Peaks Alliance proposes the construction of
April 19, 2009
Maine High Peaks Initiative: an opportunity to assess the impact of climate change in large landscape conservation
Maine High Peaks Initiative: an opportunity to assess the impact of climate change in large landscape conservation The focal area
April 19, 2009
Australia to create climate corridor
Australia to build climate corridor Mon Jul 9, 2007, 11:07am BST By Rob Taylor CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australia will
April 19, 2009
High Peaks Alliance meeting April 30th 6:00-8:00pm at the Phillips Library
All interested are welcomed at the next HPA meeting Thursday, April 30th at the Phillips Library from 6:00 until 8:00pm.
April 18, 2009
Walking Jim Stolz at Rangeley School.
Walkin’ Jim sure does By Bobbie Hanstein • Apr 17th, 2009 • Category: Features RANGELEY – After 27,000 miles of hiking the
April 5, 2009
Dog sledding- a new High Peaks activity.
April 4, 2009
High Peaks Outdoor Recreation Study
high-peaks-outdoor-recreation-study1 Unity students Chris Colin and Jacob Deslauriers with Professor Chris Beach.
April 1, 2009
High Peaks Alliance meeting April 3rd Phillips Library 6:00pm.
The next High Peaks Alliance meeting will be held at 6:00pm April 3rd at the Phillips Library. All interested are
March 31, 2009
Conservation Commissions
Tanya Swain has suggested that towns in the high peaks region may want to consider the use of conservation commissions.
March 13, 2009
Round the Western Mountains
A monthly e-newsletter encouraging action in shaping western Maine’s future! March 2009 Workshop, Events, and Opportunities ‘ROUND THE WESTERN MOUNTAINS
February 28, 2009
Canada Lynx in Franklin County High Peaks Region.
From MPBN. Feds Designate 9,500 Square Miles of Maine Land for Lynx Habitat – 2/24/09 1:51 PM ESTBack The U.S.
February 25, 2009
Maine Huts and Trails Flagstaff Hut Open for ski in and overnight stays.
Maine Guide Betsy Squib , Bud Godsoe, and Lloyd Griscom had a wonderful cross country ski into and around the
February 21, 2009
Nature Tourism Study of Western Maine by Fermata.
Fermata Study of Nature Tourism in Western Maine.
February 6, 2009
Town of Kingfield Selectmen individually support High Peaks Initiative
This is an article by David Hart in the Irregular published January 28th 2009 about a meeting of Roger Lambert
February 6, 2009
Forest Legacy- Rangeley High Peaks Project Description
This project is in for federal scoring and we will see how it compares to the projects of other states.
January 22, 2009
Rangeley High Peaks Forest Legacy Project – Support Letters.
There are many who work towards the High Peaks Region’s well being. Thanks to all of you and may the
January 19, 2009
High Peaks Initiative
See MATLT.org for more information on the High Peaks initiative. Login Get News Updates Print Edition Marketplace: Miscellaneous
January 14, 2009
Impacts of Tourism
ADDRESSING IMPACTS: The Benefits and Costs of Tourism Adapted From, “Community Tourism Development Manual University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2001”
January 12, 2009
Flagstaff Lake Hut Opening MH&T’s
Please join us for this special event! Attendees will receive a special commemorative gift as a token of our appreciation
January 9, 2009
Maine’s Brook Trout Treasure
By Ben Hanstein • Jan 8th, 2009 • Category: Features, Outdoors FARMINGTON – Representatives from a state agency are meeting
January 5, 2009
Franklin County Tourism Network
Franklin County Tourism Network Planning Team Meeting 12/11/08 Attendees: Chris Beach and Lloyd Griscom, High Peaks Alliance; Forrest Bonney, Maine
January 2, 2009
Connecting Communities Through Backcountry Trails
HIGH PEAKS REGION CONNECTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS Draft Project Proposal January 14, 2008 In support of the High Peaks
January 2, 2009
High Peaks Alliance Support Letter-Rangeley High Peaks Forest Legacy Application
Click Here to view the pdf file.
January 2, 2009
Multiple Use Trail Etiquette Example
January 1, 1970
Tourism in Maine $8.2 Billion Industry-Conservation protects our Maine High Peaks Brand.
Nature Tourism and the protection of our wildlife need the public/private collaboration and Conservation that is off to a great