Aroostook Outdoor News: 12.10.15 edition
Will it be a #WhiteChristmas? #WarmTemps
(for this time of year). #AroostookThing
In this edition: 1) One local #SkiArea opens
for the season in Edmundston, #NewBrunswick. 2) A free #marathon and #HalfMarathon
in #Millinocket, #Katahdin. 3) Support local wildlife, find a #ChristmasGift,
and go for a #hike in #Limestone. Plus lots more! #offugo...
Friday, December 11
Mont Farlagne Opening Day,
Edmundston, NB.
9:00 a.m. (Atlantic time). Lifts open for our 47th season! Visit www.montfarlagne.com FMI
Friday, December 11
Aroostook County
Conservation Association Meeting: Save Our Whitetail, Presque Isle. 6:30 p.m. at
Northeastland Hotel. Guest Speaker: Dick Fortier, northern area IF&W advisory
council representative. Agenda: Getting your questions answered. Everyone
Welcome! Contact ACCA (207-592-2516) or jmguideservice@yahoo.com FMI
Saturday, December 12
Millinocket Marathon &
Half, Millinocket. 10:00
a.m. at 27 Poplar St. Grass roots run/race. Route: 13.1 miles; run two loops
for full marathon. Cost: FREE! In lieu of entry fee ALL runners encouraged to
spend race entry equivalent in town to help local economy. Visit www.facebook.com/events/1014632231916145/1014978268548208 FMI
Saturday, December 12
Friends of Aroostook
National Wildlife Refuge Second Saturday Event, Limestone. We will be open from
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for a chance to do last-minute gift shopping, renew your
membership. Bundle up to hike the trails then come inside the Visitor’s Center
to make a birdseed ornament for outdoor use. Visit www.friendsofaroostooknwr.org FMI
Wednesday, December 16
Snowshoe Making Book
Signing, Presque Isle. 2:00 p.m. at Turner Memorial Library. Author Brian Theriault shares his
how-to book “Leaving Tracks: A Maine Tradition.” Photos, diagrams, handcrafted
snowshoe display to assist the reader in developing an appreciation for winter
sports, creating your own snowshoes. Contact Turner Memorial Library 207-764-2571
FMI
*Saturday, December 19
Bigrock Mountain Opening
Day, Mars Hill.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. It’s the day you’ve waited eight months and one week for:
Bigrock opens for the season! Kick off the ski/snowboard season at Bigrock!
Weather permitting. Visit www.bigrockmaine.com FMI
*Saturday, December 19
Audubon Christmas Bird
Count, Caribou. 6:45
a.m. at Tim Horton's on Bennett Drive. All are welcomed for this long-standing day-long
holiday tradition! We need all hands on deck! We will break up into groups,
assign coverage areas and begin our day. Please join us! Contact Bill Sheehan
(207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
Sunday, December
27-Tuesday, December 29
Fort Kent Outing Club
Nordic Ski Festival, Fort Kent. Looking for great Christmas snow for Nordic skiing?
Look no further than FKOC, host of World Cup Biathlon, national, regional ski events.
This year’s festival will feature a variety of events and lots of fun. Visit www.10thmtskiclub.org FMI
Friday, January 1, 2016
Audubon Christmas Bird
Count, Presque Isle.
We invite you to join us for all or part of this day-long count in the Presque
Isle area; all welcomed for this long-standing holiday tradition! We need all
hands on deck! Contact Bill Sheehan (207-227-7301) or bill.j.sheehan@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, January 9-Sunday,
January 10
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Regional Biathlon Competition, Fort Kent. Regional citizens’ series to give
novices/youth a chance to enter low-pressure biathlon competitions to gain
experience, as well as for more experienced athletes. Very low key races,
similar to a time trial; just an opportunity to race for anybody. Visit www.10thmtskiclub.org FMI
*Thursday, January 14
Baxter State Park Summer
Camping Reservations Opening Day, Millinocket. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
in-person only at Baxter State Park Authority Headquarters, 64 Balsam Drive,
Millinocket. Only 20% of each campground may be reserved; two reservation limit
per person or camp group. Contact Baxter State Park (207-723-5140) FMI
Ongoing Programs:
County Strides Running
Group, Presque Isle. Sundays; 10:00 a.m. at various locations. Open to all
abilities; be ready for an easy run of 30-45 minutes, and bring friends! Visit County
Strides at www.facebook.com/groups/447181508818122 FMI
Bootlegger Snowshoe Hike,
Rivière-Bleue, QC. Fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern time) at the end
of Path Brissette. Get to know the magical setting of the Bootlegger trails on
this guided hike. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI
UMPI Meteorology Course,
Presque Isle. Mondays and Wednesdays from Jan. 19-May 12; 12:30-1:45 p.m. Learn about
basic weather systems, how to identify cloud formations and interpret what they
mean in terms of upcoming weather. Emphasis placed on northern Maine weather.
Contact Ted Shapiro (207-764-4461) or tshapiro@wagmtv.com FMI
Sportsmen’s Inc. Meeting,
Stockholm. First Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Axle Siding Clubhouse
(intersection of Lake Street/Rt. 161). Outdoors men and women promoting the
traditions of the outdoors. If you're interested in joining, you're welcome to
attend as a guest. Kids are welcome too! Visit www.facebook.com/Sportsmens-Inc-568794129811741 FMI
Nordic Heritage Sport Club
Meeting, Presque Isle. First Tuesday of each month; 6:00 p.m. at Nordic Heritage Center,
450 Fort Fairfield Rd. The club promotes healthy outdoor recreation, economic
vitality in Central Aroostook County by providing first-class facilities and
programs to area residents, athletes, visitors. Visit www.nordicheritagecenter.org FMI
Four Season Trail
Association Meeting, Madawaska. First Wednesday of each month; 6:30 p.m. at
Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Non-profit organization dedicated to
promotion of healthier lifestyles for this community; participation open to
anyone interested. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI
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