offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

#SummerIsBack : At least for now. #GetOutside and enjoy the #thunderstorms! #GetMuddy #AroostookThing In this edition: 1) #NordicTrailFestival in #PresqueIsle. 2) #5k #RoadRaces #ThisWeekend in Woodstock, NB, #FortKent, #VanBuren and #IslandFalls. 3) A #Triathlon, #10k, and a #1k for #kids in Edmundston, NB. Plus lots more! #offugo... Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2 Nordic Trail Festival, Presque Isle Nordic Heritage Sport Club hosts a celebration of community, trails and lifestyle. Tackle the trails for a day of running or biking; relax and take part in various events. Enjoy live music, games, contests, food, racing, and the awesome trails of the Nordic Heritage Center. Visit www.nordictrailfestival.com FMI Saturday, August 1 Coureur des Bois Triathlon, Edmundston, NB Re-trace steps of French-Canadian woodsmen who ventured into the woods to trade for furs; racers carry a package from start to finish while canoeing, mountain biking, running. Contact Eric Carr

#SayItAintSo : The #NorthernMaineFair starts now. Is #summer really over? In this edition: 1) A walking tour of historic downtown Presque Isle. 2) #NordicTrailFestival in #PresqueIsle. 3) #5k #RoadRaces #NextWeekend in Woodstock, NB, #FortKent, #VanBuren and #IslandFalls. Plus lots more! #offugo... Saturday, July 25 PI Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Presque Isle 10:00 a.m.-Noon. This guided two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16 Third Street, and covers over 30 historic sites and individuals. Fee: FREE; $2 donation suggested. Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2 Nordic Trail Festival, Presque Isle Nordic Heritage Sport Club hosts a celebration of community, trails and lifestyle. Tackle the trails for a day of running or biking; relax and take part in various events. Enjoy live music, games, contests, food, racing, and the awesome trails of the