Aroostook Outdoor News: 8.13.15 edition
#BackToSchool: #Getoutside with the
#kiddos while you still can #lastchance #AroostookThing
In this edition: 1) A #3k #run in #Washburn.
2) An #obstaclecourse #mountain run in #MarsHill. 3) A #cycling #tour to benefit
#cancerpatients in the #StJohnValley. Plus lots more! #offugo...
Friday,
August 14
Festival
of Flavour Chalk the Walk, Florenceville-Bristol, NB
3:00-8:00 p.m. (Atlantic). All ages invited to
participate in a public art project to create sidewalk art (for fun or to
compete,) rain or shine! Artisans, food vendors will line riverside boardwalk
with handcrafted wares, tasty treats, live music, performances. Contact McCain
Art Gallery (506-392-6769) or info@mccainartgallery.com FMI
Friday,
August 14-Sunday, August 16
Falls
Brook Centre 7th Annual Free School, Glassville, NB
Join us for participant-led workshops on renewable
energy installations, permaculture, story-telling circles, everything in
between! This year’s themes are Resilience and Wellness. Come out and celebrate
with live music, art, local food and community. Camp on-site or just drop by
for an afternoon. Contact Falls Brook Centre (506-246-1114) FMI
Saturday, August 15
Washburn August Festival
3k, Washburn
Registration:
8:00 a.m. at Washburn District Elementary School. Race start: 8:30 a.m. Cost:
$8. T-shirt to first 30 registrants. Contact Ron Ericson (207-455-8081) FMI
Saturday,
August 15
Mars
Hill Mountain Challenge, Mars Hill
10:00 a.m. at Bigrock Mountain Ski Area. 5k course
with plenty of elevation gain; natural and man-made obstacles. Register as an
individual, then create a 4-person team if interested. Open to ages 15+;
recommended for ages 18+. Cost: $65. Contact Ryan Guerrette (207-227-8165) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.com FMI
Saturday, August 15
Mars Hill Mountain
Challenge Kids’ Fun Run, Mars Hill
1k
scaled-down version of the Mars Hill Mountain Challenge for ages 5 to 14 that's
all about having fun; expect uphill/downhill running, dirt, mud, obstacles,
snowguns, and more. Start time: approximately 4:00 p.m. Cost: $20. Contact Ryan
Guerrette (207-227-8165) or ryanguerrette@bigrockmaine.com FMI
Saturday,
August 15
6th
Annual Crossing of Lake Pohénégamook Swim Race, Pohénégamook, QC
This event attracts many renowned swimmers. 2k, 8.5k
distances. 2k race start: 12:00 p.m. at Municipal Beach Pohénégamook, 50
Tête-du-Lac Street. 8.5k race start: 1:00 p.m. (all times Eastern). Cost: FREE!
Contact Dany Plourde (418-859-2222 ext 105) or visit www.pohenegamook.net/tourisme FMI
Saturday, August 15
Portage Lake Historical
Society Canoe Carry, Portage Lake
6:30
p.m. Join in on this historical re-enactment of the traditional portage from
Little Machias Lake to Portage Lake. Distance: 2.1 miles; put in at southwest
corner of Portage Lake; land at Picnic Pavilion in Portage. Contact Jim Dumond
(207-227-1864) FMI
Sunday,
August 16
25th
Annual Tour de la Vallee, Fort Kent
Ride, walk, or run on a grand tour of the St. John
Valley. Bike 25, 50, 62, or 100 miles, or walk/run 3, 5, or 10 miles. Fully
supported; rest stops, medical, mechanical. Cost: $30/individual, $60/family.
Supports local cancer patients and families. Visit www.nmmc.org/biketour FMI
*Sunday
August 16
1st
Annual Under Blue Skies Walk/Run/Ride for Diabetes Research, Woodstock, NB
You can take a walk, go for a run, or ride your bike
to help us work toward a cure. Registration: 12:30 p.m. at Ayr Motor Centre.
Walk/run/ride start: 1:00 p.m. Cost:
$10; proceeds to Canadian Diabetes Assoc. Pledge sheets also available. Visit
www.crm2.diabetes.ca/site/TR… FMI
Sunday,
August 16
Butte
du Bonhomme Blanchet Hiking Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC
1:30 p.m. at Les Chevaliers des Frontières Snowmobile
Club, Saint-Elzéar Road. 1k path leads to viewpoint oriented towards Border
Route; 240 degree panorama, view of the state of Maine in backdrop. Contact
Marielle Landry Telephone (418-893-2649) FMI
Friday,
August 21
Caribou
Community and Alumni XC Race, Caribou
Distance: 2.75 miles. Race as an individual or as a
team. Runners start according to age; each category starting one minute apart
so everyone has a chance to win. Cost: FREE. Registration: 6:30 p.m. at CHS Ski
Building. Race start: 7:45 p.m. Contact Roy Alden (207-498-3563) or ralden@rsu39.org FMI
Friday,
August 21
Woodie
Wheaton Land Trust Seminar: Trout, Some Greens, and a Charge of Beans; Another
Evening in Rhyme!, Forest City
7:30 p.m. at WWLT Center. A lively evening of
unpublished verse with a distinctly local flavor, long hidden in dusty attics
and old shoe boxes, again shows how folks in other times loved and laughed like
us. This was a hit in 2013! Contact WWLT (207-448-3250) or info@woodiewheaton.org FMI
Saturday,
August 22 to Sunday, August 23
Caribou
Rec. Take It Outside Series Adult Allagash Trip, Caribou
One-night/two-day paddling trip; learn the basic
skills associated with canoe tripping. Camping at Allagash Falls; bring your
steel leader and favorite Muskie lures. Fee: $75; includes gear,
transportation, meals. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Saturday, August 22
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust
Baskahegan Stream Canoe Trip, Forest City
8:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m. Join Maine Guide Homer Clough as we paddle flatwater sections of
Baskahegan Stream. Bring your kayak, canoe, or use one of our traditional
wood/canvas canoes from the Upham Collection. Bring lunch. Cost: $10/adult;
$5/child. Contact WWLT (207-448-3250) or info@woodiewheaton.org FMI
Saturday,
August 22
Baxter
Outdoors/Katahdin Woods & Waters Wild Maine Weekend 10k, Shin Pond
Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Matagamon Gatehouse. Race
start: 10:00 a.m. Cost: $25. Course weaves through pristine KWW Recreation
Area, hugging Penobscot East Branch; mostly dirt logging roads. Evening fun,
food, entertainment at Shin Pond Village following race. Visit www.baxteroutdoors.com FMI
Saturday, August 22
UMPI/Wintergreen Arts
Center Color Presque Isle 5k, Presque Isle
The
run drops colored powder on runners throughout the course; dress in white and
let us supply the color! Race start: 9:00 a.m. at Riverside Park. Cost:
$30/before 8/1; $40/after 7/31; free/under 10. Contact Wintergreen Arts Center
(207-762-3576) or visit www.umpi.edu/colorpresqueisle5k FMI
Saturday,
August 22
Guided
Walking Tour of Historic Downtown, Presque Isle
10:00 a.m.-Noon. Led by Presque Isle Historical
Society, this guided two-hour, two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera
Estey House Museum, 16 Third Street. Cost: FREE; $2 donation suggested. Tour
cancelled in inclement weather. Contact PIHS (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI
Saturday,
August 29
Caribou
Rec. Take It Outside Series Adult Kayak Trip, Caribou
Portage Lake is a most unique ecosystem, best explored
on the water; see floating islands, wide variety of water and shore birds. Cost:
$30; includes transportation, paddle gear, binoculars sit-down lunch at Dean’s.
Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Sunday,
August 30
Maine
Running Festival, Presque Isle
Runners in all distances start together: 1-mile Kids’
Fun Run, 5k, 10k, Harvest Half Marathon. Races fully supported; water stops,
chip timing, child-friendly activities while adults run. Beer
garden, live music at finish! Participants receive event shirt, finishers
receive a medal. Visit www.competitorme.com FMI
Tuesday, September 1
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Grand Falls Gorge/St. John River Tour, Caribou
Guided
hike around Grand Falls, NB gorge; 4-hour pontoon boat cruise of the waters
above the dam. Fee: $50; includes transportation, lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper
(207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Sunday, September 6
Half Marathon Festival,
Saint-François, NB
Registration:
8:00 a.m. Race start: 10:00 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Cost: $35/half marathon,
$25/8k, $6/3k before 8/29, 1k/FREE; $45/half marathon, $35/8k, $10/3k race day;
includes chicken BBQ. First 100 half marathon and 8k registrants receive a
Sports Experts jersey. Contact Gaétane Duval (506-992-2780) FMI
Monday, September 7
Viking Run, Caribou
Kids’
running races on the CHS track; various distances according to age group.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. Race start: 9:00 a.m. Contact Roy Alden (207-498-3563)
or ralden@rsu39.org FMI
Monday, September 7
Caribou Labor Day Road
Race, Caribou
5k
walk start: 10:30 a.m. 8k run start: 11:00 a.m. Meet at Caribou High School Ski
Building. Contact Chris Smith (207-768-4972) or christopher.smith@umpi.edu FMI
Friday,
September 11-Sunday, September 13
Caribou
Rec. Take It Outside Series Adult Allagash Exploration, Caribou
Two night stay at Maccanamac Camps; canoe Chase
Rapids, tour Churchill Dam Museum, hike to historic Chamberlain Lake trains.
Participants must be in excellent shape. Cost: $150; includes gear,
transportation, meals. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Saturday,
September 12
Katahdin
Woods & Waters Stars Over Katahdin Wilderness Stargazing, Patten
With some of the starriest skies east of the
Mississippi, there are few better places to view the night sky. Guided hiking,
biking, stargazing with experienced astronomers. Great for families;
reservations recommended. Contact Mark Adams (207-852-1291) or lunksoos@gmail.com FMI
Sunday,
September 13
Redy...Set...Let's
Go! Youth Triathlon, Presque Isle
1-mile course with various obstacles is perfect for
beginners, more experienced competitors ages 7-14, and will be held at the UMPI
campus. Fee: $15; includes finisher’s medal, bandana, take home canvas bag full
of locally grown produce. Pre-registration required. Visit www.redyyouthtriathlon.org FMI
*Tuesday,
September 15
Caribou
Rec. Adult Take It Outside Series Windmill Tour, Mars Hill
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Guided tour to base of windmill;
easy 1/2-mile walk. Stop at Hentosh Bronze, Bridgewater to learn about
sculptures that have been sold all over the world, including Caribou’s caribou!
Cost: $25; includes lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Thursday, September 17
Caribou Rec. Adult Take It
Outside Series Moose & Salmon Day, Ashland
9:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m. Travel to Ashland to learn why moose permits have been rolled
back 25%. Spend the afternoon learning what Atlantic Salmon for Northern Maine
is working on. Cost: $25; includes transportation, lunch. Contact Neal Sleeper
(207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Ongoing Programs:
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Road Bike Ride, Fort Kent
Sundays; 8:00 a.m. behind Irving on
Main St. June-September. Rides last 2+ hours and range 20-40 miles. All riders
welcome. Come join the fun and experience some great rides. Contact Norm Martin
njmartin@fairpoint.net FMI
Sunday Saunter Running
Group, Presque Isle
Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at UMPI's
Gentile Hall. Open to all abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes,
and bring friends! Contact Jonathan Kelley competitorme@gmail.com FMI
Guided Bootlegger Trail
Hike, Rivière-Bleue, QC
Sundays; fourth Sunday/month at the
end of Chemin Brissette at Pied-du-Lac (Long Lake). The Rivière-Bleue
Appalachian Hiking Club invites visitors to get acquainted with The Bootlegger
trails, which will connect you with exceptional nature, islands, animal, and a
magical setting. Cost: Free! Contact Marielle Landry (418-893-2649) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike
Ride, Presque Isle
Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center Lodge. 8-12 miles. All abilities welcome. Happy to show
visitors our amazing trail system. Contact Tom
Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com FMI
MOJO Monday Meander,
Presque Isle
Mondays; 6:00 p.m. at MOJO
Outdoor Sports. Easy road bike group ride. Average speed: 14-18 mph for 22
miles. Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
Walking Group, Caribou
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 6:00 p.m. at Downtown Mall
parking lot. Open to the public; weather permitting. A good way to exercise and
meet new friends. Contact Pauline or Renee (207-492-2079) evenings FMI
Tuesday Track Workouts,
Caribou
Tuesdays; 5:15 p.m. at CHS. Join
runners of all abilities to do predetermined intervals, your own workout, or
just run with others and forget the workout. Average distance: 5-9 miles; can
be adapted per individual. Contact PJ Gorneault pgorneault@rsu39.org FMI
Jessome’s Friendly Group
Road Bike Ride, Edmundston, NB
Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m. (Atlantic) at
Jessome’s parking lot. Different routes/distances from 30k to 60k! Average
speed: 25-30 kmh. Contact Marc-André Martin (506 735-6292) FMI
NHSC Women's Trail Night,
Presque Isle
Tuesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center Lodge. May-June. Leaders will take you on hiking, trail
running, and mountain biking adventures; beginner and intermediate groups.
Equipment rentals available. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.com FMI
River Valley Runners Tuesday
Fun Run, Woodstock, NB
Tuesdays; 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock Farm &
Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy. Have fun and share the
joy of running! Visit
www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
Perception of Aroostook
Guided Aroostook River Tour, Presque Isle
Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m. at Perception of
Aroostook, 9 Caribou Rd. Paddle Washburn to Presque Isle; bird watching, lessons,
relaxation! 2.5-4 hours. Shuttle Fee: $10; Kayak rental and shuttle: $35.
Contact Leo Freeman (207-764-5506) FMI
NHSC Group Mountain Bike
Ride, Presque Isle
Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic
Heritage Center Fort Road trailhead. 8-12 miles. All abilities welcome. Happy
to show visitors our amazing trail system. Contact Tom
Chasse (207-694-5222) or tom@bikeboardandski.com FMI
MOJO Good Times Ride,
Presque Isle
Wednesdays; 6:00 p.m. at MOJO
Outdoor Sports. Moderate road bike group ride. Average speed: 15-18 mph for
20-30 miles. Contact Mark Fullen (207-760-9500) or info@mojooutdoorsports.com FMI
Village of Perth-Andover
Walk in the Park, Perth-Andover, NB
Wednesdays; 6:30–7:30 p.m. (Atlantic) at
Perth-Andover Bandstand; weather permitting. Visit www.perth-andover.com FMI
River Valley Runners
Thursday Fun Run, Woodstock, NB
Thursdays; 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at
Woodstock Farm & Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy.
Have fun and share the joy of running! Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
Bike
Board and Ski Road Bike Ride, Presque Isle
Saturdays;
7:30 a.m. at BB&S rear entrance behind Northeastland Hotel. 25-35 miles;
1.5-2 hours. Pace: moderate to fast; 16-18 mph early season, 18-20 mph
mid-season. Contact Andrew Bouchard (207-551-7027) or andrew@bikeboardandski.com FMI
River Valley Runners
Saturday Fun Run, Woodstock, NB
Saturdays; 8:30 a.m. (Atlantic) at Woodstock Farm &
Craft Market, 220 King Street. Distance: 5k. Pace: Easy. Have fun and share the
joy of running! Visit
www.facebook.com/groups/rvrunnersnb FMI
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