Baxter State Park is a fun destination for outdoor enthusiasts. A prime spot for hiking, camping, and other forms of outdoor recreation, Baxter State Park was named after Percival P. Baxter, Maine's governor from 1921 to 1924. An avid outdoorsman, Percival Baxter facilitated the purchase of 6,000 acres of land in 1930.

The parcel included Maine's tallest peak, Mount Katahdin. Baxter State Park has expanded to include nearly 210,000 acres. The park contains miles of mapped-out trails as well as designated areas for fishing, hunting, and trapping. About 75 percent of the spacious park serves as a wildlife sanctuary. Watch this stunning video of the park.

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