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2024 Schedule of Baxter State Park Authority Meetings

Baxter State Park Authority Meetings are scheduled for the following dates and locations in 2024. Meetings begin at 10 a.m. and typically last until noon.

January 12: Burton Cross Building (Room 600), Augusta
March 8: Burton Cross Building (Room 600), Augusta
May 31: Kidney Pond Library, Baxter State Park
July 12: Burton Cross Building (Room 600), Augusta
October 4: Kidney Pond Library, Baxter State Park
December 20: Burton Cross Building (Room 600), Augusta
Please note that on occasion a meeting may be rescheduled. Check the reports and meeting page to confirm and to view meeting materials.

Commemorating Ralph Heath

Sixty years ago today, Chimney Pond Ranger Ralph Heath lost his life while attempting to rescue a stranded hiker below the Knife Edge. Between late in the evening on October 28th and early in the morning on October 29th, 1963, Ranger Heath made two separate attempts to rescue Margaret Ivusic in the midst of a violent Nor’easter. Both he and Ivusic ultimately succumbed, Heath to the elements and Ivusic to injuries sustained. Today, we honor Ranger Heath and keep the memory of his dedication and sacrifice to Baxter State Park alive.