Settle into a comfy chair, kick your shoes off, and soak up the warmth of the woodstove while you listen to author John Neff share some tales about our beloved mountain, Katahdin.

Mount Katahdin from Grassy Pond, Baxter State Park.
Carey Kish photo

That's right, Wednesday night at the monthly meeting of MOAC, the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club, in Portland starting at 7 PM.

John'll be there with copies of his new book Katahdin: An Historic Journey and a pocket full of tales and tidbits, anecdotes and asides on Maine's iconic mountain.

Image courtesy Appalachian Mountain Club

The comfy chair and the woods stove may be just my imagination, but it sort of sets the right stage for what will no doubt be a fun evening. You get the idea.

Neff, a retired Methodist minister, past president of the MATC and founding member of the Friends of Baxter State Park, will engage us with some "storytelling and readings - some from the book, some little known surprises - all revealing the extraordinary richness of the history of the Katahdin region."

Says the AMC about Neff's book: "Superbly researched and written, this new book takes readers on a journey through this renowned mountain's history, legend, and legacy. From Native American legends to the first colonial surveys, Thoreau's journeys to logging and trail development, Neff's narrative bridges the mountain's past and today's continuing opportunities for conservation and recreation in Maine's spectacular North Woods."

'Nuff said. See you there.

What do you love about Maine's Mount Katahdin?