Youth Wilderness Leadership Program in Baxter State Park

Attentional all Maine high school sophomore and juniors! The Friends of Baxter State Park is currently seeking applications to the first Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program. This ALL EXPENSE paid week is scheduled for August 9-16, 2009 is designed to introduce participants to the importance of wilderness preservation. This will include activities such as introduction to backcountry camping, safety, map reading, hiking, and paddling- all in the beauty of Baxter State Park! In addition, students will become familiar with outdoor resource occupations and work directly with a geologist, naturalist, wildlife biologist, photographer, journalist, and painter. To learn more and download an application, visit the Friends of Baxter State Park web site!