Katahdin Tourism Partnership

Katahdin Tourism Partnership Building a world-class visitor experience! The planning process that began in January 2011 identified economic development through tourism as a key goal.

The Katahdin Tourism Partnership grew out of planning for the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway, a project of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT). The process also revealed the need for a multi-sector network of organizations to oversee implementation of the Scenic Byway as and support sustainable tourism development for the area as a whole. In February 2012, the planning group tr

ansformed itself into the Katahdin Tourism Partnership (KTP), a network comprised of a steering committee and a broader stakeholder membership focusing attention on business and product development, marketing, and infrastructure investment that will lead to a strengthened local economy through outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism. The Upper Valley Economic Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as the KTP’s fiscal agent. Following the development of the Katahdin Woods & Waters Corridor Partnership Plan in 2012, the KTP designated three strategic areas as priorities: tourism business and product development, marketing and market research, and Byway-centric infrastructure development. Since then, programs and projects have included hosting an Outdoor Recreation Planning Charrette, sponsoring Maine Woods Tourism Training workshops, conducting annual visitor surveys, publishing the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway Visitor Brochure, coordinating a multi-town road repair request of the MaineDOT, organizing a Trails & Recreational Access Conference, and ongoing oversight of Scenic Byway infrastructure development. The KTP has sought to gain broad-based consensus about the best ways to address opportunities and encourage innovation in new tourism product development while being mindful of the need for resource conservation and enhancement as a key to future regional economic prosperity. New working relationships crossing conventional sector lines have emerged with the recognition that high quality visitor experiences are comprised of and dependent on the right functioning of a variety of elements: healthy natural systems, vibrant community culture, and high quality visitor services.

07/10/2025

Located in downtown Millinocket, Maine, the Boreal Theater is wonderful 48-seat black box community theater and space. SEE EVENTS >

07/10/2025

We’re gearing up for the next phase of planning and design for both Hammond Ridge and the Millinocket in-town trails— and we want your input. If you use these trails or care about how they grow, please take a few minutes to fill out our community feedback surveys. Your voice will help create better trails for everyone.

Hammond Ridge: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFJrbassCaZUabdnOyjTUW55UX9GLBr-lmWEqF10WuoNJorQ/viewform

Millinocket Trails: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey3P3t3gSZ5Grd9KF6xJPMz_uL_q46DRAOvN7iFXz48xcnpw/viewform

07/09/2025
07/09/2025

UPCOMING PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT, WORKSHOP & AUCTION: Maya Tihtiyas Attean, a Wabanaki artist living in Portland, showcasing her latest work: "What the Land Carries" >

07/09/2025
07/06/2025

Summerfest 2025 Schedule! We also have physical copies of the schedule available here in the library! Stop in and get yourself one. 53 Main St. East Millinocket.

07/06/2025

Lindsay Downing (from Mt Chase Lodge) will be in our dining room from 5-7 this evening to help infom and answer any questions about the Future Veterans Memorial Library & Community Center.

This future building is a great opportunity for our community present and future. Thanks Lindsay for taking the time to share information!

Stop in, ask questions, get informed!

Then stay awhile, Caleb Jolley will be in to preform live music for the rest of the evening!

06/28/2025
06/26/2025

The Island Falls Recreation Department would like to thank Katahdin Forest Products for their donation of 10 cedar 4x4's for our Storybook Trail.

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Patten, ME

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm

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(207) 365-7631

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