offugo... Aroostook Outdoor Event News

In this edition: 1) Haunted woods walks in Presque Isle. 2) View the amazing night sky over Maine’s tallest mountain in Patten. 3) Raise awareness to prevent domestic violence at a walk in Fort Kent. Plus lots more! Events: Friday, October 5-Saturday, October 6 PRESQUE ISLE: Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce Haunted Woods Walk. 6:00-9:00 p.m. each night at Nordic Heritage Center, 450 Fort Fairfield Rd. We are amping up the scares this year! DJ show, food, fun! Not for the faint of heart; strongly recommended for age 13 and over only. Cost: $5/person. Contact CACC (207-764-6561) or visit www.centralaroostookchamber.com FMI Saturday, October 6 PATTEN: Stars Over Katahdin. Explore Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and view the amazing night sky over Maine’s tallest mountain. Activities include: guided Barnard Mountain hike, guided mountain bike ride into Orin Falls, campfire chats and s’mores, guided night sky viewing with experts. Visit www.me...

In this edition: 1) Learn to ski and shoot in Fort Kent. 2) Take a spin on your mountain bike or test your map and compass skills in Fort Kent. 3) Go for a group hike in Presque Isle. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, September 22 PRESQUE ISLE: SAD 1 Adult & Community Education Zip Lining Day Trip. Join us as we carpool and convoy to Drummond, NB to Open Sky Adventures! Over 20 zips, 40 stations overlooking the gorge, 40ft rock wall. Cost: $36/person; includes equipment, training. Please bring a bag lunch! Contact MSAD 1 Adult & Community Education (207-764-4776) or visit www.msad1.coursestorm.com/course/zip-line-trip?search=zip FMI PRESQUE ISLE: PI Historical Society Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. This guided two-mile tour begins and ends at the 1875 Vera Estey House Museum, 16 Third Street, and covers over 30 historic sites and individuals. Fee: FREE! Contact Kim Smith (207-762-1151) or visit www.pihistory.org FMI FORT K...