Baxter's a great place for little kids. Fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking to waterfalls, s'mores around the campfire, children's programs all summer, a truly wonderful place.

Except above timberline.

Baxter's access rules and regulations are well thought out and crafted with safety of all visitors as their top priority.

"Rule 2.2 - No children under the age of 6 are allowed above timberline."

Taking small children above treeline in Baxter is simply recklessness bordering on intentional endangerment.

The rule was written by people intimately familiar with conditions and risks in all weather and all seasons - their knowledge and experience trumps all whims and wishes from under-informed parents.

The risk is not worth it - no matter how much you want that Instagram pic.