On Tuesday, May 20th, the Maine Trail Crew (MTC) visited two 2025 worksites in the Kennebec District. The crew's projects include installing stepping stones, steps, and water bars near the East Branch of the Piscataquis River and Marble Brook. Picture #1: MTC Crewmembers Michael Nation and Jenny Puzey, Crew Coordinator Andrew Harten, and Crew Leader Jared Clough. Picture #2: Appalachian Trail Conservancy Maine Regional Manager Leah Beck, Kennebec District Manager Dave Dore, and Trail Maintainer Roger Merchant. Picture #3: Trail Maintainer Don Parker and Trail Crew Committee Co-chair and Crew Supervisor Sue Lussier. Picture #4: Lunch at the second worksite. L to R in back: Jared Clough (back to), Jenny Puzey, Don Parker, Trail Crew Committee Co-chair Bruce Grant. Front: Leah Beck and Dave Dore. Interested in volunteering or becoming a MATC member? Click the link in bio for more information! #matc #appalachhiantrail #volunteer #trailcrew #trailmaintenance #piscatiquisriver #hikemaine (fb)

Dana Thurston, a dedicated MATC member and trail maintainer for the West Cary Pond section of the AT for 20 consecutive years, recounts the emotions he felt nearing Katahdin's summit at the end of his 1991 thru-hike. #matc #appalachiantrail #volunteer #hikemaine #hikersessions @baxterpark #katahdin (fb)