Aroostook Outdoor News: 3.10.16 edition
#SpringForward! Feels like #Spring has
been here for months! Who wants a little more #snow?
In this edition: 1) A #ski #XCSki
#Nordic #marathon in #Madawaska. 2) #Snowshoe #hikes in St. Agatha and #PresqueIsle.
3) #IceFishing for #kids at #MadawaskaLake. Plus lots more! #offugo...
Thursday, March 10 and
Saturday, March 12
Youth Turkey Hunting
Seminar, Caribou.
March 10: 6:00-9:00 p.m. March 12: 9:00 a.m.-Noon at Caribou High School.
Instructor Steve Stubbs will teach turkey hunting strategies including
scouting, decoy use and set up, calls and calling, turkey biology and
characteristics, firearms and firearms safety. Youth will meet a Maine Game
Warden, learn about turkey hunting laws and hunting ethics. Turkey calling
contest, door prizes. Contact Steve Stubbs turkeyhuntingaroostook@gmail.com FMI
Friday, March 11-Sunday,
March 13
North American and US Ski
Orienteering Championship, Presque Isle. Elite races will be at the highest
competitive level, though all age groups and classes will enjoy appropriately
challenging courses. Nordic Heritage Center trails are fun to ski; special
narrow trails have been cut and groomed for advanced courses. Even those with
minimal ski orienteering experience can enjoy the mini-sprints around the arena
complex all weekend. Great for kids! Visit www.neskio.com/2016champs FMI
*Saturday, March 12
Katahdin Woods & Waters
Rec. Area Cross Country Ski Outing, Mt. Chase. 10:15 a.m. at Trail Head
Matagamon Ski Trails, Baxter State Park parking lot, end of Matagamon Rd.; follow
directions on www.katahdinwoods.org to Northern End
Matagamon. Yes, we still have snow; trails have been great! Old River Road Loop
covers approx. 8k along East Branch of the Penobscot River, through some of the
proposed national park lands. Visit www.katahdinski.com FMI
Saturday, March 12
Limestone Community Winter
Fun Day, Limestone. 11:00
a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Limestone Community School. Come enjoy a day of winter fun
outside. Sliding, bonfire, skiing (equipment available to borrow), snowmobile
tote rides, outdoor games and activities and much more. Chili Cook-off
sponsored by Limestone Chamber. Chicken Stew and concessions available. Contact
Bill Tucker (207-551-1204) FMI
Saturday, March 12
Acadia FCU Marathon –
Aroostook Cup #6, Madawaska. 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. Fee: $25/40k racers, $15/20k
racers. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI
Saturday, March 12
3rd 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.com/angelsnowfest FMI
*Saturday, March 12
Francis Malcolm Science
Center Bird Talk, Easton. 7:00 p.m. at Francis Malcolm Science Center, 776
Houlton Road. Aroostook Birders President Bill Sheehan will be speaking on migration.
Visit www.aroostookbirders.com FMI
Sunday, March 13
Sportsmen’s Inc. Kids’ Ice
Fishing Day, Madawaska Lake. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. All fishing equipment and
bait provided. First 100 kids registered will receive a free ice fishing trap.
Food available. Visit “Sportsmen’s Inc.” on facebook FMI
Sunday, March 13
UMPI Outing Club Snowshoe
Hike, Presque Isle.
1:00-4:00 p.m. at Aroostook State Park. Cost: FREE! Includes guide,
transportation, equipment. No experience required. Participants should sign up
no later than Friday, March 11 by 3:00 p.m. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401)
or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI
Monday, March 14
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Ice Fishing Trip, Madawaska Lake. Depart Caribou Rec. at 9:00
a.m.; return by 3:00 p.m. Cost: $25/ages 18-69, includes on day fishing license;
$20/ages 70 and up, includes lifetime fishing license; fees include
transportation, ice traps, bait, ice auger, lakeside lunch, campfire. Bring
folding chairs, warm clothes, blanket. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Friday, March 18-Sunday,
March 20
Lonesome Pine Trails Winter
Carnival/Kids’ Day Weekend, Fort Kent. Snow sculptures, games, and fun all weekend
long! It's something new, it’s something exciting! Ski Patrol Midnight Ski on
Saturday night! At Lonesome Pine Trails, Forest Avenue. Contact Lonesome Pine
Trails (207-834-5202) or info@lonesomepines.org FMI
Saturday, March 19
Ashland Area XC Ski Club
Family Fun Day, Ashland. 10:00 a.m. at Chase's Ski Trails, 267 Garfield Rd.
Self-guided family activities will include: ice cube hunt, snowshoeing, ski
trails to explore. Hot dog roast, marshmallows, hot cocoa, other goodies. Skis
available for use. Contact Amanda Barker (207-712-8552) ranger.amanda.barker@gmail.com FMI
Saturday, March 19
St. John Vianney Parish
Mommy & Me Sledding Event, Fort Kent. 10:00 a.m. at Fort Kent Outdoor Center, 33
Paradis Circle. Our next "The Way We Grow" event is a sledding party.
We'd love to have a hill full of moms and kiddos! Please join us! Contact St.
John Vianney Parish (207-834-5656) FMI
*Saturday, March 19
Four Seasons Trails
Association Tiki Torch Night, Madawaska. 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425
Spring Street. This is a fun night of skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding; we
light up a few kilometers of trails with tiki torches! Refreshments will be
served, such as hot dogs, hot chocolate, and other goodies. Bring headlamps or
flashlights. Visit www.fourseasonstrail.org FMI
*Sunday, March 20
Bigrock Invitational Youth
Ski Race, Mars Hill. Registration:
8:00 a.m. Giant Slalom Race start: 10:00 a.m. Slalom Race start: 12:45 p.m.
Awards: 2:30 p.m. Fee: $25/skier; includes lift ticket, $15/season pass holders.
Contact Bigrock (207-425-6711) FMI
Sunday, March 20
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Snowshoe Hike, Fort Kent. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at FKOC, 33 Paradis Circle. Contact
FKOC (207-834-6203) or visit www.fortkentoc.org FMI
Monday, March 21
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Snowshoe Adventure, Caribou. Join us for a snowshoe
adventure at Caribou High School Ski Trails. Fee: $20; includes snowshoes,
trekking poles, instruction, hot dog roast. Depart Caribou Rec. Center at 10:00
a.m.; return by 3:00 p.m. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
Wednesday, March 23 and
Saturday, April 2
Houlton/Hodgdon Adult Ed.
Hunter Safety, Houlton. Meets at Houlton High School Cafeteria. Required
for those 16 and up seeking first time hunting license. Course consists of
classroom instruction taught by a trained, certified volunteer instructor according
to statewide standards. Course topics: Proper Handling, Rifle and Shotgun, Survival/First
Aid, Hunter Responsibility, Map and Compass, Landowner Relations. Cost: $5.
Contact Houlton/Hodgdon Adult Ed. (207-521-3100) FMI
*Saturday, March 26
Lonesome Pine Trails Ski
Invitational Race, Fort Kent. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Lonesome Pine Trails,
Forest Avenue. Slalom and Giant Slalom downhill youth races. Contact Lonesome
Pine Trails (207-834-5202) or info@lonesomepines.org or visit www.lonesomepines.org FMI
*Monday, March 28
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult XC Ski Adventure, Caribou. The Caribou Ski Trails
at Caribou County Club boast a wilderness experience right in our backyard;
rabbits and song birds make these trails a unique Aroostook County experience. Trip
includes a hot bowl of chowder and finger sandwiches on the trail. Depart
Caribou Rec: 10:00 a.m. Return: 3:00 p.m. Fee: $20; includes equipment,
transportation. Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org FMI
*Friday, April 1
First Friday Art Walk,
Presque Isle. 6:00-8:00
p.m. at Wintergreen Arts Center, 149 State St. Images by local photographers of
the first three Color PI 5K races will be displayed. Public is invited to bring
race photos to be judged for a chance to win free registration for the 2016
race, to be held Aug. 27. Early race registration will also open that night.
Cost of race registration: $30; free t-shirt to first 250 registrants. Contact
Wintergreen Arts Center (207-762-3576) FMI
*Saturday, April 9
36th Annual UMPI Spring
Runoff 5k Road Race, Presque Isle. Race #2 in the County Challenge Series.
Fundraiser for UMPI Cross Country running programs. Run as an individual
or 3-person relay team. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at UMPI’s Wieden Gym. Walk
start: 9:30 a.m. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Pizza and Pepsi will be served after
the race! Cost: $15/individual, $25/relay team. Contact Chris
Smith (207-768-9472) or christopher.smith@umpi.edu FMI
*Saturday, April 9-Sunday,
April 10
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
*Tuesday, April 12
Caribou Rec. Take It
Outside Series Adult Deer Yard/Greenhouse Tour, Caribou. Travel with Wildlife
Biologist Rich Hoppe to learn what it takes to manage deer. Visit a greenhouse
to learn about gardening; design and plant your own outdoor flower pot. Depart
Caribou Rec: 8:30 a.m. Return: 4:00 p.m. Fee: $30; includes lunch, flower pot, transportation.
Contact Neal Sleeper (207-493-4224) or sleeper@cariboumaine.org 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
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
Friends of Aroostook
National Wildlife Refuge Meeting, Limestone. Second Monday of each month; 6:00
p.m. at ANWR headquarters and Visitor’s Center, 97 Refuge Rd. Founded in 1998, Friends
are involved in a number of volunteer projects on the ANWR in an effort to
balance the enhancing of habitat with the public access privilege to enjoy
wildlife in an unmolested environment. Contact Friends of ANWR (207-328-4634)
or friendsofanwr@gmail.com 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
Madawaska Valley
Adventure Club Meeting, Madawaska. Second Tuesday of each month; 6:30
p.m. at Four Seasons Lodge, 425 Spring St. Contact Real Deschaine
(207-728-4992) FMI
Four Seasons Trail
Association Snowshoe Hike, Madawaska. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 1:00 p.m. at Four
Seasons Lodge. Group snowshoeing/walking on trails. Bring lunch. Contact FSTA
(207-728-7047) FMI
Valley Outdoor Centre
Wednesday Night Skiing, Centreville, NB. Wednesdays; 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time)
at VOC, 133 Upton Rd. Come on out for a night ski with a group to keep you
company. Bring headlamp, stay for snacks, drinks afterwards. Cost: $2/member,
$5/non-member, $3/rentals. Visit Valley Outdoor Centre at www.facebook.com/valleyoutdoor 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
Nordic Heritage Sport
Club/TAMC Youth Ski Program, Presque Isle. Saturdays; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
at Nordic Heritage Center. February 27-March 26. UMPI Ski Team coaches will
combine instruction and technique training with obstacle courses and games on
skis. For children 6- 14 years of age. Contact Joey Bard joey.bard@maine.edu FMI
Mont Farlagne Outdoor
Centre Ice Wall, Edmundston, NB. Saturdays; 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Sundays; 1:00-5:00 p.m. (All times
Atlantic). Our ice wall is open for the season! First come, first served basis.
Cost: $25/hour; $15/equipment rental; $65/2 hours (includes equipment). It will
also be possible to buy ice wall climbing equipment at our pro shop in the
upcoming weeks. See you on the wall! Visit www.montfarlagne.com FMI
