offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

Who’s ready for #Springtime #outdoors? #Snow, you were #noncommittal. We’re breaking up with you. #GoAwayWinter. In this edition: 1) A youth #Alpine #ski #race in #FortKent. 2) #XCSkiing for adults in #Caribou. 3) An #art #walk with a #5k focus in #PresqueIsle. Plus lots more! #offugo... 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; inc...

#SpringArrives Sunday! Finally getting #snow. #Jogging yesterday. #Snowshoeing tomorrow #OhTheIrony In this edition: 1) #FamilyFun on #skis (#downhill #snowboard #XCSki #Nordic) in #FortKent and #Ashland. 2) A youth #Alpine #ski #race in #MarsHill. 3) #Snowshoe #hikes in Fort Kent and #Caribou. Plus lots more! #offugo... 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 ...

#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 al...

#WinterIsBack! #SnowDances worked! #KeepDancing! In this edition: 1) A #snowshoe #hike in #PresqueIsle. 2) #Nordic #XCSki races in Presque Isle and #Caribou. 3) #Skijoring (#skiing + #dogpower) fun in #FortKent. Plus lots more! #offugo... Friday, March 4-Sunday, March 6 UMPI Outing Club Cabin in the Woods Weekend, Presque Isle and Kingfield. Snuggle up near the woodstove as we go winter camping in an off-the-grid cabin. We will be exploring the trails by snowshoe. This is a great introduction to winter camping and snowshoeing! No experience required. Cost: $30/UMPI student, $100/non-student; includes transportation, equipment rental (snowshoes), food, lodging. Contact Amanda Baker (207-768-9401) or amanda.g.baker@umpi.edu FMI *Friday, March 4-Saturday, March 5 80th Annual New Sweden Community Sno Carnival, New Sweden. Friday: Sledding under the lights; 5:00 p.m. Saturday: events and activities for children and adults; snowshoeing, XC skiing, sledding, and more...