Some places just have a way of slowing you down.

The overlook to Mount Katahdin is one of those places. Standing there, gazing across the water toward Maine’s highest peak, you can’t help but appreciate the sheer beauty of it all. On a clear day, the mountain’s famous Knife Edge—that razor-thin ridgeline connecting Pamola Peak to Baxter Peak—stands proudly against the sky. It’s peaceful. Quiet. The kind of place where pitching a tent for the night wouldn’t be a bad idea at all… especially if you visit just before the black flies decide it’s their turn to enjoy the scenery.

This stop became even more memorable for Bruce Skidgel and his family. Bruce has been one of the biggest supporters of my rides and fundraisers over the years, always helping spread the word about our seven boys and the mission behind every mile. While traveling through Maine with his family, he had a hunch.

“Mark probably hid one of his Treasure Coins near Katahdin…”

He wasn’t wrong. He sent me a text and the rest was history.

After solving a short riddle, Bruce unlocked the GPS coordinates and made his way to the overlook. Hidden beside the granite support for the Katahdin interpretive sign sat Treasure Coin #148, quietly waiting to be picked!

Inside was a challenge coin, trinkets, and a memory that will last forever. A reminder that sometimes the destination isn’t just a point on a map. It’s the story you get to take home with you.

Watching Bruce and his family uncover Coin #148 reminded me exactly why I hid that Treasure Coin there. Getting people off the highway, discovering places they may have otherwise driven past, and creating moments they’ll remember long after their trip.

And here’s a little secret…If you think that’s the only Treasure Coin hiding around Katahdin…

Nope. 😉

Let’s just say there’s another one or two out there somewhere, patiently waiting for the next curious explorer to solve the riddle and earn the treasure.

Happy hunting. 🏍️🪙🌲

-Mark