Aroostook Outdoor News: 5.17.19 edition
In this edition: 1) Birding, paddling, walking, running, learning, playing – there is so much to do in Aroostook County this weekend!. 2) Paddle to Presque Isle in a fun – but serious – race in Washburn. 3) Test your mettle on the Madawaska River in Stockholm. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, May 18 ORIENT: Woodie Wheaton Land Trust Guided Bird Watching Walk. Meet at 6:50 a.m. at Orient Rest Area on east side of U.S. Route 1. Exploration near the headwaters of the St. Croix Waterway in Amity, an area supporting multiple bird species. Contact WWLT (207-448-3250) or wwltoffice@gmail.com FMI PRESQUE ISLE: 12th Annual Aroostook River Fun Run. 8 miles; flat water. Registration: 8:30 a.m. at Washburn boat landing. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Also choose to Paddle It, Bike It, Run/Walk It; all activities end at PI Fish & Game Club with free BBQ lunch, awards, prizes. Cost: $10/adult, $5/child 13 and under; Visit www.presqueislerotary.com FMI MADAWASKA: Northern