offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

Like the #RedSox , our #weather has taken a #JuneSwoon. #GetOutside and #GetActive to warm up! In this edition: 1) Breakfast with a view in Mapleton. 2) A #triathlon for kids in #PresqueIsle. 3) A classic #cycling race in Stockholm. Plus lots more! #offugo... Thursday, June 25 Woodie Wheaton Land Trust State of the Fishery Seminar, Forest City 7:30-9:00 p.m. at WWLT Center. Maine DIF&W regional biologist to discuss sport fishery of East Grand and Spednic lakes, including habitats of landlocked salmon, brook trout, togue, small-mouth bass, other species of interest. Contact Patty Michaud (207-448 ‐ 3250) or info@woodiewheaton.org FMI Saturday, June 27-Sunday, June 28 3 Borders River Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC Guided 43k St. Francis River canoe/kayak excursion. Paddle 2 days from Beau Lake to Saint-François-de-Madawaska, NB along QC, NB, ME borders. Contact Marielle Landry (418-893-2649) or marielle_landry1@hotmail.fr FMI *Saturday, June 27 Mapleton Daze Br

#HappyFathersDay! Take time this weekend to #GetOutside with #Dad! In this edition: 1) A #canoe and #kayak #race in #GrandIsle. 2) A #MountainBike #Festival in #FortKent. 3) a #5k #RoadRace in #Caribou. Plus lots more! #offugo... Thursday, June 18 National Park Debate, East Millinocket 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Schenck High School. First formal debate regarding proposed North Woods national park; features two park proponents, two opponents debating the issue. The public is invited. Contact East Millinocket Town Office (207-746-3551) FMI Friday, June 19 Maine Families Playgroup: Let’s Play Outside!, Caribou 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center. Enjoy a playgroup for your child and meet other local parents. Activities: games for outdoors, walk to the park, outdoor and sun safety info, summer activity ideas. Contact Healthy Families Aroostook (207-764-3495) FMI Saturday, June 20 2nd Annual Greater Grand Isle Canoe/Kayak Race, Grand Isle 10 mi.; M