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The Allagash Wilderness Waterway – it has been a highway to the Native Americans; a vital corridor to Maine’s lumber business; a world-class canoe trip. The Allagash River’s uses have been as varied as its twists and turns. Its mystical hold on visitors is unlike that of no other place in Maine.

Come discover the history of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway – from its creation in 1966 to the present – with those who live and work there. Northrunner explores the history of this gem of a park in the middle of a working forest. Learn why this place is so revered – and engenders so much passion.

Patrick McGowan, Andrew Collar and Kyle Hockmeyer have created a beautiful portrait of this recreational treasure. They explore the sporting camp tradition of the Allagash region and meet some of the folks who call the river home.

Northrunner is a tribute to a wild river that will leave you wanting to head for the north woods. As 87-year old Fort Kent native Blanche Jalbert says at the close of the film, “I hope everyone who visits the Allagash will love it as much as I do.”  

Get your copy at any of these retail locations:

John’s Country Store – St. Francis
Voisine’s Market – Fort Kent
Bald Eagle Store – Eagle Lake
Northeast Historic Film/Alamo Theatre – Bucksport
Maine Audubon Nature Store – Falmouth
Maine State Museum – Augusta
Maine Historical Society – Portland
Kittery Trading Post – Kittery
Mid-Coast Hospital Gift Shop – Brunswick

Or, get it directly from us:

Northrunner is available to the public for a cost of $16.50, which includes tax and shipping.

Checks should be made out to: Treasurer, State of Maine.

Mail your request along with a check or money order to:

Shannon Ayotte
Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
22 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0022
(207) 287-3200