offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

In this edition: 1) #GetReadyForSummer at the opening day of #summer #camping reservations at #BaxterStatePark in #Millinocket. 2) A movie that is #ForTheBirds in #PresqueIsleME. 3) The second #AroostookCup #XCSkiRace of the season in #FortKentME. Plus lots more! #offugo… #AroostookThing of the week: The Aroostook Birders Movie Night in Presque Isle. Cross Country ski trails and events are abundant in Aroostook! Most people would never know it, but birding is HUGE in Aroostook County! Birding, the art of observing birds in their natural habitats, is a popular hobby around the world. Aroostook County, with its abundance of forest, grassland, and wetland resources, provides ideal bird habitat and is a haven for birds and birders alike. Of course, birding can take place in all seasons, but in the winter months, even the hardiest of birds hunker down, away from the cold climate. Thus, so too do even the hardiest of birders – which is why this week’s featured event...

In this edition: 1) Fundraising and awareness walks and runs in #PresqueIsle, FortKent, and #Caribou. 2) Historical and #Birding walks in Presque Isle and #FortFairfield. 3) A #YouthTriathlon in Presque Isle. Plus lots more! #offugo... #AroostookThing of the week:  The Aroostook Birders Christina Reservoir Shorebirds Walk in Fort Fairfield on Saturday, September 10. Millions of people worldwide enjoy watching birds. And, wouldn’t you know it; some of those people happen to live right here in Aroostook County. It’s a fact. Some of those #Aroostookians that enjoy watching birds have formed a club. Collectively, they are known as the Aroostook Birders. They put on some fantastic events year-round that are designed to share their passion for bird-watching and their appreciation for northern Maine’s natural environment. If you have always wondered how experienced birders can confidently identify birds with just a glimpse or where to go to find birds, then...

#SchoolsOut! Check this calendar for #ThingsToDo, grab the kids and #GetOutside! In this edition: 1) #FishingDerby (ies) in #MountChase and #FortFairfield. 2) A #MountainBike festival in #FortKent and #MTB program in #PresqueIsle. 3) A #5k #RoadRace in #Caribou. Plus lots more! #AroostookThing #offugo... Saturday, June 18 Fort Fairfield Frontier Fish and Game Club Youth Fishing Derby, Fort Fairfield. Registration: 7:00 a.m. at Fish & Game Club, 550 Dorsey Road. $1000 in prizes available due to our generous sponsors. Two age groups. Visit www.facebook.com/fortfairfieldfrontierfishandgame FMI Saturday, June 18 3rd Annual Greater Grand Isle Canoe/Kayak Race, Grand Isle. Flat water. 10 mi.; Madawaska to Grand Isle. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Madawaska boat landing, next to Central Building Supply. Race start: 10:00 a.m. Beautiful scenic race along US/Canada border; finishes at Grand Isle boat landing. Pre-reg. available at Grand Isle General Store. Cost: $15/a...