Chris Beeuwkes: Adventures in the Early Days of the Park
Helon Taylor (left) became Baxter State Park’s first superintendent in 1950. He developed a close friendship with Percival Baxter, and is shown here visiting the Park with Baxter during the 1960s. The story told by Chris Beeuwkes in this podcast episode takes place around this time.
– Courtesy of Maine State Library, Baxter Collection
Do you know where Clark Island is? Find out in this engaging conversation with Chris Beeuwkes as he tells of a winter climb and a brush with Helon Taylor during an adventure in the Park.
Your hosts for Baxter and Friends are Jensen Bissell, former Park Director, and Maine's own Bill Green; both are members of the board of directors of Friends of Baxter State Park.
