President Obama Designates National Monument in Maine’s North Woods

Maine National Park.
Maine National Park.

This week is the 100th anniversary of the creation of America’s National Park Service, marking a time to reflect on the history of America’s iconic landscapes and historical sites, and to take action that will inspire the next century of conservation and historic preservation.

In honor of this anniversary, President Obama is designating the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument — a site that encompasses awe-inspiring mountains, forests, and waters of north-central Maine.