§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,” Frances Perkins championed many labor rights that Americans enjoy today, including safety standards, Social Security, and shorter workweeks.
Her impressive career and accomplishments, including as Secretary of Labor, opened the door for other women to hold high government positions.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
The park is only accessible by car. If using a GPS device for directions, use the park’s physical address: 478 River Road; Newcastle, Maine, 04553. From US Route 1 traveling either direction, exit onto the Snead Spur in Newcastle; turn right onto River Road and follow for about 1.5 miles. The park is on the left before the intersection of Castlewood Road.
Weather Notes
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 70 F. Snow or rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 100 F. Rain and sun are equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared to bring plenty of water - heat exhaustion is a common complaint among park visitors who are unprepared. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 70 F. Fall foliage is at its peak around late September. Winter: Temperatures range from -30 F to -10 F. Be prepared with cold weather gear.
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 05 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Jun
81°F
Mostly Sunny
10 to 15 mph W
Sat
76°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 15 mph W
Sun
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph W
Mon
76°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph SE
Tue
80°F
Rain Showers Likely
5 to 10 mph NW
Wed
84°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph W
Thu
79°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 to 10 mph SE
