Here are a few things you should know before you go.





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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Visiting Maine for the solar eclipse?
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Being totally prepared for the Maine outdoors is the best way to make sure your experience in the path of totality [ [link removed] ] isn't eclipsed by an emergency situation. Here are a few things you should know before you pack your solar eclipse glasses and head for Maine. Learn more at mefishwildlife.com/prepare [ [link removed] ].

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Accessing Eclipse Viewing Destinations

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Travel [ [link removed] ]

* Expect a high volume of traffic. Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle.
* Do not rely on GPS in rural locations.
* It is advisable to stay on paved roads due to mud season.
* Cell phone coverage is unreliable in remote areas.


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Camping [ [link removed] ]

* Maine State Park [ [link removed] ] campgrounds are closed in April.
* Baxter State Park [ [link removed] ] will be closed to camping.
* Katahdin trails will be closed.
* None of the campsites or access roads are maintained during the winter months in the North Maine Woods [ [link removed] ] and are inaccessible without causing damage to the privately owned roads. Attempting access presents a high likelihood of getting stuck in a remote area along with a host of other hazards.


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Private Land [ [link removed] ]

All outdoor recreational users rely heavily on the generosity of Maine's private landowners who allow access to their property. As you venture out to enjoy the eclipse in Maine, it is imperative that you respect landowners [ [link removed] ]! 


* Always ask for permission whether or not there are signs requesting that you do so.
* Know your boundaries, and always leave the land as you found it, if not better.
* ATV trails in Maine are not open to riding and landowner permission is required to operate ATVs off-trail.


*7 Ways to be a Good Land User* [ [link removed] ]


*Plan Your Trip* [ [link removed] ]


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Staying Safe in the Maine Outdoors

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Ice Safety [ [link removed] ]

Ice conditions in Maine are rapidly deteriorating and most waterways will not be safe to step onto during the eclipse. Please review these ice safety reminders [ [link removed] ] and "stay off" frozen waterbodies while viewing the eclipse in Maine.



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Boating  [ [link removed] ]

* Water temperatures in early April are dangerously cold!
* It is critically important to wear a properly fitted lifejacket at all times.
* Please review these boating safety reminders [ [link removed] ] before heading out on the water to view the eclipse in Maine.
* Do your part to protect Maine's waterways from Aquatic Invasive Species [ [link removed] ]


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Hiking [ [link removed] ]

* Be prepared [ [link removed] ] for early season hiking conditions including mud, snow, ice, limited daylight, and fast-changing weather. Pack all essential items accordingly.
* Some trailheads may be inaccessible due to mud or snow.
* Please stay off trails that are closed due to seasonal conditions or nesting birds.
* Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.


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Black Bears [ [link removed] ]

While black bear attacks in Maine are very uncommon and black bears rarely become aggressive when encountered, it is still wise to avoid bears and know what to do if an encounter happens [ [link removed] ] while you're in the outdoors viewing the eclipse.


* Hike in groups, stay together, and make noise in thick cover.
* Carry bear spray and a walking stick for defense.
* Keep dogs on a leash or leave them at home.


*Avoiding Conflict with Black Bears* [ [link removed] ]


*Outdoor Safety Tips* [ [link removed] ]













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