offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

It may feel like spring outside, but it sure doesn't look like it! Enjoy what's left of winter while it's still here! In this edition: 1) A fun run and citizens’ biathlon in Fort Kent. 2) A slideshow that is for the birds in Presque Isle. 3) Kick off spring running at the Spring Runoff in Presque Isle. Plus lots more! C'mon Spring! Events: Saturday, April 1 Valley Running Fools’ Errand Fun Run, Fort Kent. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center, 33 Paradis Cir. Happy April Fools’ Day! Join others for trail running and weekend funning. XC trails, single-track trails, great views await. There may be a few surprises along the way. Distance: approximately 5 miles; may increase depending on group. Bring food, water, etc. Visit Valley Running on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/1605659379727285 FMI *Saturday, April 1 Fort Kent Outdoor Center Citizens’ Biathlon, Fort Kent. 1:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. Anyone interested in trying th

In this edition: 1) An #XCSki #EasterEggHunt in #Caribou. 2) The annual #SportsmansShow in #PresqueIsle. 3) #AlpineSki and #NordicSki events in #FortKent and #Houlton. Plus lots more! #AroostookThing #Aroostook #AroostookCounty #TheCounty #NorthernMaine #offugo… Still plenty of snow in Aroostook! Events: Saturday, March 25-Sunday, March 26 Presque Isle Fish and Game Club Sportsman’s Show, Presque Isle. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. each day at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Kids’ Trout Fishing Pond sponsored by L.L. Bean, Air Gun Shooting Range, Laser Shot Rifle/Pistol Range, Video Hunting Game, Moose Calling Contest, hourly kids’ door prizes! 75+ exhibitors from Maine, New Brunswick, Labrador, Quebec, New England. Fee: $5/person, FREE/kids 10 and under. Visit Presque Isle Fish and Game Club www.PIFG.org FMI *Saturday, March 25 UMPI Gentile Hall Rock Wall Open Climbing, Presque Isle. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open Climbing as part of the Sportsman’s Show. Cost: $5/climber, plus $5

In this edition: 1) An #XCSki #marathon in #Madawaska. 2) #FamilyFun #NordicSki events in #NewSweden, #Ashland, and #MadawaskaME. 3) A special day of #IceFishing for the kids at #MadawaskaLake. Plus lots more! #NorthernMaine #Aroostook #AroostookCounty #TheCounty #AroostookThing #HappyStPatricksDay #offugo… Still snowing! Events: Saturday, March 18 Acadia FCU Marathon, Madawaska. Aroostook Cup Series Race #6. 40k classic/skate race with cash prizes; 20k classic/skate race. Pasta meal with lots of raffle prizes for all skiers. Race start: 11:00 a.m. at Four Seasons Trails, 425 Spring St. Fee: $25/40k racers, $20/20k racers, $10/18 and under. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org/acadia-fcu-marathon FMI *Saturday, March 18 81st Annual New Sweden Community Sno Carnival, New Sweden. Events and activities for children and adults; snowshoeing, XC skiing, lip sync contest, sledding under the lights, fireworks, more at New Sweden Trails, 113 Westmanland Road. Lasagna Dinner av

In this edition: 1) #Snowshoeing in #Easton #StAgatha and #FortKent. 2) An #Alpine #SkiRace in #MarsHill. 3) A special day of #IceFishing for the kids at #MadawaskaLake. Plus lots more! #offugo… Events: Friday, March 10 Francis Malcolm Science Center Moonlight Snowshoe Hike, Easton. 6:30 p.m. at FMSC, 776 Houlton Road. Join us for a 1-hour hike through our beautiful woods. Hot chocolate served following the hike. Reservations required. Cost: $5/adult, $3/child, $20/family. Snow shoes available at no charge with paid admission. Please bring flashlight or head lamp. Contact FMSC (207-488-5451) or tricia@francismalcolmsciencecenter.com FMI Saturday, March 11 4th Annual Angel Snowfest, St. Agatha. All-day event at Lakeview Restaurant; live music, outdoor Ice Bar, Snowshoe/Walk, Luminary Walk on the breathtaking Lakeview trails. Proceeds benefit Angel Flight NE and Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund. Fee: $15; includes neck-warmer, stew, entertainment. Visit www.facebook.