Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
National reserve · North Penobscot ·
Remote wilderness for aurora viewing, hiking, camping, and wildlife
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Swift Brook Rd, Stacyville, ME 04777 Get directions
Remote wilderness for aurora viewing, hiking, camping, and wildlife
Swift Brook Rd, Stacyville, ME 04777 Get directions
"While Acadia National Park hogs the spotlight, the state’s northernmost and easternmost park, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, also delivers stunning views of the northern lights." - Lydia Price Lydia Price Lydia Price is a senior engagement editor at Travel + Leisure, where she hosts short-form videos and leads content engagement initiatives. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I include Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine as one of the best places in the contiguous U.S. to see the northern lights beyond Alaska." - Stefanie Waldek
"I count this monument in Maine among the best places in the contiguous U.S. (beyond Alaska) to see the northern lights." - Stefanie Waldek
"With exceptionally dark skies and lots of rural surroundings, this national monument in Maine is ideal for aurora viewing and is a designated International Dark Sky Place by DarkSky International, making it a top choice for mid-latitude aurora hunters." - Stefanie Waldek
"A designated Dark Sky Sanctuary in Maine, this remote national monument features exceptionally low light pollution and expansive night-sky views, making it one of the best eastern U.S. locations to see auroras when solar activity permits." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
