The Maine Sports Commission estimated the 2023 MDI Marathon generated over $2.1 million for the local economy and the Millinocket Marathon’s 2015 through 2021 editions generated a total of $2.8 million for the Katahdin region.
The keynote speaker for this year’s conference is Barton Seaver, a chef, author, and sustainability advocate best known for his work on responsible seafood and ocean-friendly food systems.
The Maine Outdoor Economy Summit, scheduled to be held in Portland Jan. 21-23, is designed to be a meeting ground for sharing ideas and actions across the industry.
Most of Maine’s trail network is on private land, making risks to access more common with ownership changes, as even small pieces of land can break major trail connections.