Hut on Katahdin was Re: [at-l] About White Lies

In a message dated 12/2/2000 9:55:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
sly@pocketmail.com writes:

> Good news for those fond of full service huts, there's a plan to erect one 
> near Thoreau Springs on Katahdin. Similar to those in the Whites, it will 
> be a layover hotel, making it easy on the hikers, on the way over the 
> mountain!  For all the details, see the link below.
> 
> 



IF true, this is Bad news.  That would destroy the summit of Katahdin. 
Thoreau Spring is one mile from Baxter Peak. This is all above tree line. 
Only a fool would thank this is a good ideal. It is not within the the ideals 
of Baxter when he give the land to the State of Maine, for use as a State 
Park.

Percival P. Baxter was governor of Maine during the years of 1921-1924. He 
enjoyed fishing and vacationing in the Maine woods throughout childhood and 
his affection for the land and Maine's wildlife were instrumental in his 
creation of a park for the people of the State of Maine. He began to fulfill 
his dream of a park in the year 1930, with the purchase of almost 6,000 acres 
of land, including Katahdin, Maine's highest peak.  In 1931, Baxter formally 
donated the parcel to the State of Maine with the condition that it be kept 
forever wild.  

Wildbill




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