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The Trail Less Traveled
E n j oy a visit to Aroostook County, Maine
Amid a natural wonderland, visitors to the largest county east of the Mississippi
River revel in a place populated by friendly folk and free roaming wildlife, in a land
watered by thousands of miles of clear-running streams and hundreds of lakes. When
coupled with the Great North Woods covering a vast region larger than many states,
Aroostook County is your destination for uncrowded recreational pursuits, wildlife
viewing, hunting and fishing – or just a solitary walk along the trail less traveled.
Vision: Aroostook County’s pristine beauty and cultural heritage make
it the ideal destination for an uncomplicated experience.
Mission: To develop and implement a tourism
marketing program for Aroostook County.
This publication produced by Aroostook County Tourism 888-216-2463 and Paid for in part by a grant from the
Northern Maine Development Commission (800) 427-8736. Maine Office of Tourism.
For more information, visit these websites: For additional information on Maine,
visitaroostook.com & nmdc.org call 1-888-MAINE45 or go to visitmaine.com.
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AROOSTOOK C OUNTY
North
maine
woods
Aroostook
state park
How to use this map & guide
North Maine Woods.....................Green
St. John Valley.............................Yellow North
Central Aroostook...........................Blue Gate to
Baxter
Southern Aroostook........................Red
D i s ta n c e s shin
pond
Within Aroostook To Aroostook
Fort Kent to Caribou. . ......... 45 miles New York, NY. . ........... 601 miles
Madawaska to Houlton . . .... 100 miles Boston, MA.. ............... 393 miles patten
Houlton to Presque Isle....... 45 miles Portland, ME.............. 287 miles
Presque Isle to Ashland....... 22 miles Bangor, ME.. ............... 160 miles
Sherman to Fort Kent.. ...... 160 miles Montreal, QC............. 355 miles
Stacyville
Two Nations Guides Northern Maine Regional benedicta
and Receptive Travel Airport
Services Presque Isle
Oakfield scottw@flypresqueisle.com
LetsTravelAgain.com FlyPresqueIsle.com
207-757-8797 207-764-2550
Aroostook
Houlton Visitor
Information Center County Area
Just north of the I-95 Code is 2 0 7 .
terminus in Houlton.
MaineTourism.com
207-532-6346
Special thanks to Paul Cyr for his wonderful photography capturing the essence of the County.
Visit www.paulcyrphotography.com.
Additional photo credit to Paul Pierce, Ray Burby, Gene Cyr, Tracy Whitten and Leslie Jackson.
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Table of Contents
3 Aroostook Region Map
Lodging, camping, dining, shopping & attractions directory.
6 H e r i tag e
Learn about the rich culture and County heritage.
8 Trail Systems
Bikes, Snowmobiles, ATVs, Hiking.
1 4 W at e rway s of Aroostook
The beautiful waterways out here will take your breath away.
16 Wildlife, Woods & Birding
The wildlife of The County and where to spot them.
18 Hunting & Fishing
Find out where the wild things really are.
2 0 M o to rc yc l i n g
Take a trip through The County by motorcycle.
2 2 A g r i c u lt u r e
Explore the rich agricultural history of Aroostook County.
2 3 A ro o s t o o k S tat e P a r k
Maine’s First State Park.
2 4 S c e n i c B y way s
The gorgeous scenic byways in The County.
25 Golfing
Enjoy a round amid a gorgeous landscape.
2 6 R e n ta l s & O u t f i t t e r s
Pick your rendezvous and we’ll help you get prepared.
28 Guides
Find a Registered Maine Guide to help you see The County.
34 Southern Aroostook
Lodging, camping, dining, shopping & attractions directory.
40 Central Aroostook
Lodging, camping, dining, shopping & attractions directory.
Aroostook County Chambers of Commerce
54 St. John Valley Caribou....................... 1-207-498-6156........cariboumaine.net
Lodging, camping, dining, shopping & attractions directory.
Central Aroostook.. ...... 1-207-764-6561........centralaroostookchamber.com
6 2 N o r t h M a i n e W o o d s East Grand Region...... 1-207-448-7381........eastgrandlake.net
Lodging, camping, dining, shopping & attractions directory.
Fort Fairfield. . .............. 1-207-472-3802........fortcc.org
63 Events Greater Fort Kent........ 1-800-SEE-FKME....fortkentchamber.com
Festivals, Craft Fairs, Yard Sales, Parades and other events. Greater Houlton.......... 1-207-532-4216........greaterhoulton.com
Greater Madawaska..... 1-207-728-7000........greatermadawaskachamber.com
Greater Van Buren . . ..... 1-207-868-5059........vanburenmaine.com
Limestone. . .................. 1-207-325-4704........limestonemaine.org
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Central aroostook County
The Way Life Should Be!
93 Main Street
Limestone, ME 04750
From our many We invite you to experience
(207) 325-4704
festivals and the unique quality of life
celebrations through- and the many opportunities
out the summer to our • Week - Long
available in our very special
miles of snowmobile corner of America. 4th of July Celebration
trails in the winter, you’ll Longest Continuous
find lots to enjoy in
Central Aroostook. Running July 4th Parade
• October Harvest Festival
• Annual Dinner Meeting
• Annual Holiday Light Parade
• Citizen of the Year
Please visit us at the
new Chamber Visitors Recognition Banquet
Information Office and
Souvenir shop.
356 Main Street
Serving Ashland, Blaine, Castle Hill, Across from the American Legion.
3 Houlton Road l Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Chapman, Easton, Mapleton, Mars
www.limestonemaine.org
phone: 207-764-6561 l fax: 207-764-1583
centralaroostookchamber.com
Hill, Masardis, OxBow, Portage,
Presque Isle,Washburn & Westfield
207-728-7000 facebook.com/LimestoneChamber
chamber@townofmadawaska.net
East
HOSPITALS Chamber of Commerce
southern
Houlton Regional Hospital
20 Hartford St., Houlton
532-2900
central
The Aroostook Medical Center
140 Academy St., Presque Isle
768-4000
only the greatest
Cary Medical Center magical experiences happen
163 Van Buren Rd., Caribou here in the greater east
498-3111
grand lake area of maine
st. john valley PO Box 159
Northern Maine Medical Center Danforth, Maine 04424
194 East Main St., Fort Kent
834-3155 www.EASTGRANDLAKE.net
info@eastgrandlake.net
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Aroostook Heritage
The Culture of the County
Native American Tribes
Aroostook County is home to two federally recognized Native
American tribes, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and Houlton Band
of Maliseets. The Micmac tribal government is located in Presque
Isle while the Maliseets are located in Houlton respectively. Both
tribes display their heritage through their crafts, museums, local farms
and regional markets. Visit maliseets.com or micmac-nsn.gov
French Acadians
The first settlers to come to this region, the French Acadians settled
on the banks of the St. John River near today’s Madawaska. Maine
Acadians possess a strong sense of who they are. They express what it
means to be a Maine Acadian in diverse ways, depending on the situation
and whether they are acting as individuals, families, communities,
organizations, or in other groups. Contemporary Maine Acadians use at
least three terms to name their ethnicity. “French” is widely used for self-
identification and to differentiate themselves from other cultural groups.
Irish & Scotch Irish
Beginning in the early 1700s, the Irish and Scotch Irish began
immigrating to North America establishing some of their first permanent
settlements in the State of Maine. In fact, it was these people who
first introduced the practice of farming potatoes to the state, a major
economic driver for Aroostook County for well over a century.
As settlers made their way to Aroostook County, many of them
Amish
Communities embracing this old
were Irish and Scotch Irish. Coming from the settlements in
Southern Maine and the Maritime Provinces in Canada, these world lifestyle are becoming more
hearty individuals brought their culture and flair to the region. A common in the Crown of Maine
great example of this is the town of Allagash, with its unique Irish/ in recent years. Two of the largest
Scotch culture imbedded in the French dominated St. John Valley.
are located the towns of Smyrna
Swedish Colony and Easton which fall in Southern
and Central Aroostook respectively.
About 1869, Maine’s state immigration commissioner traveled to
Sweden and recruited 51 adventurous immigrants to start a new life in This is an opportunity to get a
the virgin forests of northern Maine. The area soon became known as
glimpse of their unique way of
New Sweden. Thanks in large measure to shear persistence, ingenuity
and strength of these early pioneers, the colony prospered and grew into life, while stopping at community
the neighboring townships of Westmanland, Stockholm and Woodland. shops to browse the healthy,
This Swedish heritage remains firmly imbedded in this unique area organic food or the handmade
of Aroostook and many remnants of this early colony remain visible
furniture and buildings for sale.
today. The Swedish traditions are still upheld throughout the year
with such festivals like Saint Lucia in December and Midsommer in
June. Traditional Smorgasbords are very popular with people gathering
and sharing wonderful foods. Visit maineswedishcolony.info
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Spring
Seasons Of Aroostook
What to Expect Summer
Tree Blossoms Humming Birds
May May - September
Fiddlehead picking Open Water Fishing Potato Blossoms
May April - October July
Mud Season Cycling Strawberry Picking
April - May April - October June - July
Maple syrup flowing Raspberry Picking
March July - August
Blueberry Picking
July - August
Canoe/Kayaking
May - October
Golfing
May - October
Snowmobiling
December - April ATV Riding
June - November
Snowshoeing Relaxing Hunting*
November - March All Year Round September - December
Plowing & Shoveling Apple Picking
November - March August - September
Nordic Skiing Potato Harvest
December - March September - October
Ice Fishing Leaf Peeping
January - March September - October
Winter Fall
*SPECIFIC HUNTING DATES NORTHERN LIGHTS
Specific dates, requirements and Stargazing can be phenomenal,
more information is available at with seasonal meteor showers
the Maine Department of Inland
Fisheries & Wildlife website: burning through the summer
www.maine.gov/ifw. skies and the occasional sight
of Aurora Borealis (“Northern
NOTE Lights”) dancing across the sky.
All time ranges are estimates.
Weather conditions and PEAK VIEWING TIMES
other circumstances cause February - March
seasons to fluctuate. July - September
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2014 T r av e l T i p s
Snowmobile Trails
of Aroostook County
One factor to consider when trying to
decide on a snowmobiling destination is
density. Areas that have a limited trail
system and high user numbers tend to
have traffic-related issues. Trails in those
areas get beaten up. Aroostook County
has an incredibly diverse and extensive
system, coupled with comparatively
low usage allowing the trails to stay in
better condition longer. This means
you can ride farther with less fatigue.
That’s a winning combination.
2,300 miles of woodsy twisters, lake crossings, high The Northeast Snowmobile Trail (NEST). the
bridges and silky smooth rail-trail ripping. That’s what international Interconnecting Trail System (ITS) and
makes Aroostook County’s snowmobile trails unique. a multitude of local club trails provide snowmobilers
When you combine the wide open, two-lane field with a variety of scenic rides, whether it be a long loop
crossings with the “way out there” big woods loop ride, a short picturesque jaunt or a trip through the
west of Allagash and add a healthy dose of the best entire county. Club members spend countless hours
snow in the eastern United States, you have the perfect maintaining the trails system in the summer and fall
recipe for a lifetime of snowmobiling memories. months, from building bridges to cutting brush and
Some trails in Aroostook are converted railroad beds, updating signage. ln the winter months, committed
while others may traverse a power line up and over large volunteers use the best available grooming technology
rolling hills that capture the picturesque beauty of the to mold the snow into the best trails around. There’s
landscape. Summer roads, abandoned logging roads and access to additional Maine trails to the south and west as
other club trails lead the snowmobiler to spectacular well as Canadian trails in New Brunswick and Quebec.
sites of snow-laden spruce maple and birch forests. You There are numerous other events, regular club ride-ins
can snowmobile over the crest of a hill and look out and cookouts. Aroostook has phenomenal accessibility
at the variety of terrain “The County” has to offer. via snowmobile to gas, food, lodging, service and parts.
Aroostook County averages more than 115 Whether you are looking for candlelight dining, old-
inches of snowfall each year. Starting sometime in fashioned home cooking or a night of music and dancing,
December, the snow in Aroostook keeps coming area businesses offer a variety of entertainment options
for five long months, ensuring great trail riding and most have direct trail access. There are also several
well into March and sometimes even April. businesses which provide snowmobile rentals and
clothing, as well as experienced guides and completely
More than 40 well-organized and dedicated outfitted tours. Our people take great pride in the
snowmobile clubs are firmly established in most snowmobiling infrastructure. For more information
communities across the region and an extensive about snowmobiling, go to visitaroostook.com.
network of trails has emerged thanks to the
cooperation of hundreds of generous landowners.
I n N o v e mb e r 2 0 1 2 ,
SnowGoer Magazine
ranked AroostookCounty
in the Top Five Best
S n o wm o b i l e d e s t i n a t i o n s .
A l s o i n N o v e mb e r 2 0 1 2 ,
A m e r i c a n S n o wm o b i l e r
Magazine ranked County
trails #3 in its top
ten readership poll.
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Get Ready for
a Wicked Winter
2 , 3 0 0 M i l e s o f S n o wm o b i l e
T r a i l s . N e e d W e S ay M o r e ?
With nearly 10 feet of annual snowfall
and a newly expanded snowmobile
trail network spanning more than
2,300 miles, Aroostook offers the
best trail riding experience in
the eastern U.S., combining
well-maintained former railroad
beds, abandoned logging roads and
club trails that lead snowmobilers
to spectacular scenes of rolling
hills, quiet meadows and snow-clad
spruce, maple and birch forests.
The county’s snowmobile clubs
hold frequent poker runs, clubhouse
suppers and other special events.
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Cycling Trails
Aroostook County
C yc l i n g in the County
St. John Valley
This tour traverses Maine’s
“Big Sky Country.” Highlights
include the extensive French-
Acadian history, farms,
fields and small towns.
P o tat o C o u n t ry
This exhilarating 50-mile
ride takes cyclists through
the heart of Aroostook’s
beautiful and rural landscape.
K ata h d i n
The north Maine woods
and the state’s highest peak,
Mt. Katahdin, provide the
dramatic backdrop for this
extremely challenging tour
with abundant opportunities
for wildlife viewing.
O f f - roa d B i k i n g
Aroostook also offers Maine’s
most extensive system of off-
road biking on abandoned
rail trails. These multi-use
trails offer over 100 miles of
flat riding surfaces between
Houlton and St. Francis.
Touring Loops
There are three established Top Ten
touring loops that we welcome
you to experience: Tour de The League of American
la Valley, the Century Ride Cyclists has ranked Maine
and the Haynesville Loop. as one of the Top 10 Most
Bike-Friendly States
For m o r e d e ta i l e d in the nation.
i n f o r m at i o n o n c yc l i n g
trails and maps, go to
v i s i ta ro o s t o o k . c o m .
Touring c yc l i s t s l ov e Aroostook County
for its unique bicycling experience. Cyclists traverse wide
open spaces and rolling countryside, encountering big skies,
historic communities, very little traffic, and the county’s
deep-rooted Acadian history. Bike along rivers, forest
lands or travel along a state-designated scenic highway.
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ATV Trails
Aroostook County
Riding the T r a i l s O n A n ATV
Aroostook County has over 1,200
miles of trails and more being built
annually. Most towns in the region
have embraced ATVing as being
the equivalent to our
superior snowmobiling
trail system and the boost
to local economies it
brings. Many towns have
made some or all of the
town maintained streets
and roads ATV access ATV Trail
trails. This allows visitors Club Membership Trail*
to access all of the towns Roads & Highways
available amenities and
Border Crossing
services. Riders of ATV’s
now have access to trails * Must be member of participating ATV club.
that will take them from
Allagash to Wytopitlock
and points east and west.
More than twenty-eight
clubs and countless
businesses maintain the 1,200 miles of available trails
in Aroostook County. Trails run through towns as
well as scenic areas of the region. Wildlife is often
spotted along the trails by alert riders. Lodge-to-lodge
tours are available for riders. Some trails require
special trail passes that are available at area businesses
as well as local police departments. Passes bought
anywhere in the county are honored throughout
county. For more detailed information about ATV
riding in Aroostook County, go to visitaroostook.com.
Visit: n m d c . o rg / at v m a p / at v m a p . h t m l
N o rt h e r n M a i n e offers more than 1,200 miles of
c o n t i g u o u s ATV trails. Ride s a f e a n d h av e f u n .
Please remember to respect the land as you ride and
interact with those you encounter to maintain good
landowner relations and continue to promote the sport.
Aroostook County Maine State Police
Sheriff’s Department Cell phone dial *77
Cell phone dial *22 Land line: 1-800-924-2261
Land line: 1-800-432-7842
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Nordic Trails
Aroostook County Biathlon in the County
Nordic Trails Aroostook County will host the 2014 IBU Youth/
– L i s t e d A l ph a b e t i c a l l y by City/Town
Junior Biathlon World Championships February
10th Mountain Division, Caribou Teague Park, 28 through March 7, 2014. The international
Fort Kent – 35km Caribou – 2km event will be hosted at the Nordic Heritage Center
Madawaska Four Season Easton Ski Trails,
Trail System: Easton – 10km in Presque Isle and will bring upwards of 350 of
11km ski trails Fort Fairfield Ski Trails, the world’s top biathletes, under the age of 21,
& 10km snowshoe trails Fort Fairfield – 3km from more than 30 countries to Northern Maine.
fourseasonstrail.org Cross Country Ski Trails,
Madawaska Four Season Frenchville – 16km
Trail Association Aroostook Wildlife Refuge,
Madawaska - 37km Limestone – l.7km
Community Ski Trails, Ski Trails at Trafton Lake,
New Sweden – 36km Limestone – 22km
Nordic Lakers Cross Big Rock Cross Country,
Country Club, Mars Hill – 5km
St. Agatha – 7km
Little Rock Ski Trail,
Snowy Mountain Trails, Mars Hill – 6.6km
Stockholm – 5km
Aroostook State Park,
Split Cedar Ski Trails, Presque Isle – 22km
Van Buren – 18km
Nordic Heritage Center,
Westmanland Ski Trails, Presque Isle – 30km
Westmanland – 36km
Washburn Ski Trails,
Aroostook Ski Touring Washburn – 6km
Center, Ashland – 15km
Community Ski Trail,
Caribou Country Club Ski Woodland – 3.5km
Trails, Caribou – 17km
Shin Pond Ski Trails,
Caribou High School, Shin Pond – 18km
Caribou – 7.5km
Benedicta Ski Trail,
Benedicta– 3.7km
Visit g oa ro o s to o ko u t d o o r s . c o m
Alpine Areas
L i s t e d A l ph a b e t i c a l l y
Lonesome Pine Trails
in Region by City/Town
Big Rock
Fort Kent Mars Hill
834-5202 425-6711 Biathlon is an exciting winter sport that combines
lonesomepinetrails.org bigrockmaine.com
cross country skiing with rifle marksmanship.
For m o r e d e ta i l e d Quoggy Jo It is the most popular winter sport in Europe.
information on Presque Isle
Aroostook’s 764-3248 Don’t miss the most exciting winter
alpine areas, visit skimaine.com/areas/quoggyjo event in New England!
m a i n e w s c . o rg .
1 0 t h M o u n ta i n C e n t e r No r d i c H e r i tag e C e n t e r
F o r t K e n t Presque Isle
• Snowshoe, hiking, mountain • Snowshoe, hiking, mountain
bike single track: 2km bike single track: 35km
• Ski: 25km • Ski: 20km
• Pet loop: 2.5km • Pet loop: 2km
• Night skiing: 3km • Night skiing: 2.5km
• Paved roller ski loop: 3.5km • Paved roller ski loop: 1km
• 30 point biathlon range • 30 point biathlon range
For more information visit:
• 6500 sq foot lodge with locker • 6500 sq foot lodge with locker www.biathlon-presqueisle.org
rooms, public kitchens, sauna rooms, public kitchens, sauna and “Like’ us on Facebook at
• 27 room wax building • 26 room wax building www.facebook.com/2014BiathlonWorldJuniors
10thmtskiclub.org nordicheritagecenter.org
12 Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.comJoin us for the
2014 IBU Youth/Junior Biathlon
World Championship
at Aroostook County’s Nordic Heritage Center
from February 28 – March 7, 2014.
For a complete schedule of events and the latest information,
find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/2014BiathlonWorldJuniors
or online at www.biathlon-presqueisle.org
Lead Event Partners:
Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.com 13Waterways of the
Great North Woods
Nothing Else Like it
The First Boaters of every type and anglers of every
Cathy Mumford (pictured left) from stripe are attracted to the vast waterways of
New Jersey became the first female Aroostook County. Whether your preference is
to complete a solo end-to-end paddle
of the 740-mile Northern Forest this paddler’s paradise via canoe or kayak, or a
Canoe Trail (NFCT) from New York quiet lake in a flat-bottomed fishing boat, the
to Maine in summer of 2010. opportunities to get on the water in Aroostook
are boundless. And, you may never see another
soul at all. In fact, in northern Aroostook, the
upper St. John River flows for 130 miles without
ever passing a single settlement. In the west,
floaters and boaters find the Allagash Wilderness
Waterway, stretching more than 90 miles in a
series of lakes and rivers. In the central part
of the county is the popular Aroostook River,
which flows through majestic forests and past
picturesque farmlands. In the Crown of Maine,
you’re never far from water or your next grand
outdoor adventure.
Know Your Water
River levels and conditions vary from season
to season, so make sure to research your trip
well. River use is regulated by the Maine
Bureau of Parks and Lands so make sure to
obtain the proper permits before going. Call
Northern Forest Canoe Trail North Maine Woods at 435-6213 or visit
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail begins in Old northmainewoods.org.
Forge, New York and ends in northern Aroostook in
the town of Fort Kent. The NFCT follows historic
American Indian paddling routes on the major
watersheds of northern New York, Vermont, New
Hampshire, Maine, and a portion of southern
Quebec, Canada. It is the longest inland water trail
in the northeast.
Nearly 30 people have finished an end-to-end
paddle of the trail in a canoe or kayak. The majority
of trail users spend a day or weekend exploring
one of the 13 sections of the waterway. Learn more The Northern Maine Water Trail Map &
about the Northern Forest Canoe Trail online at: Guide highlights 25 day trips throughout
northern Maine. For your free copy of the
www.norther nforestcanoetrail.org
Map & Guide, call 888-216-2463 or go to
or call 802-496-2285. our website at visitaroostook.com.
14 Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.comAllagash Wilderness
Waterway
of Aroostook County
A l l a g a s h W i l d e r n e s s W at e rway
o f t h e N o rt h M a i n e W o o d s
There is no way better to explore the woods and
waters of Maine than by canoe or kayak, and no better
place than the Allagash. The Allagash River is a system
of interconnected lakes, ponds, streams and river
flowing north to join the St. John River in the town of
Allagash. There is plenty of opportunity for wildlife
viewing, fishing, photography, hiking, swimming or just
relaxing. This trip has something for everyone to enjoy.
For more information, visit
northmainewoods.org.
Water, wat e r
e v e r y wh e r e
There are plenty of
campsites along the
water’s edge where you
can pull up and set camp.
Trips of all lengths and
duration are available
on The St. John and
Allagash. Even the
lesser known rivers such
as the Mattawamkeag
River in Southern
Aroostook to the Big
Black in Northwestern
Aroostook offer one-day
Allagash and weekend trips. It’s
easy to relax around the
Mileage campfire in the evening
after a long day on the
water and a good meal.
Chamberlain Lake to Lock Dam..... 10
Lock Dam to Tramway...................... 6
Lock Dam to Allagash Lake............... 9
Tramway to Churchill Dam............. 13
Churchill Dam to Umsaskis Lake...... 9
Umsaskis Lake to Long Lake Dam.. 11
Long Lake to Round Pond............... 10
Round Pond to Michaud Farm........ 15
Michaud Farm to Allagash Falls........ 3
Allagash Falls to Twin Brook............. 8
Twin Brook to Allagash Village......... 6
Chamberlain Lake to
Allagash Village............................... 98
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of Aroostook County
Don’t Find Yourself. Lose Yourself. Debouille Public
Long celebrated for its rugged beauty, Aroostook is a place where visitors re-connect Reserved Land
with the natural surroundings, with themselves, their children and their spouses. The silent 22,000-acre
Two wildlife conservation centers in Aroostook offer short hikes and frequent animal Debouille Public Reserve
sightings, while extensive trail networks throughout the county connect outdoor lovers to features hiking trails that lead
to a fire tower atop Debouille
mountaintop vistas, teeth-chattering stream crossings and breathtaking waterfalls. Visitors
Mountain with breathtaking
travel from around the globe to see our massive moose, listen to the melancholy cry of views. ‘Debouille’ is French for
loons on our lakes, view bald eagles, and catch a glimpse of black bear, whitetail deer, ‘rockslides’ – which are common
fox and coyote. And birders revel in identifying more than 65 varieties of song birds, to the area. The southeastern
woodpeckers, falcons and waterfowl that dot our woodlands, meadows and ponds. portion of the park offers
campsites, trails, boat launches
and more rugged mountain
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge terrain. Wildlife sightings
are common along the water.
The refuge offers about 6 miles of trails that wind through various habitats found on Camping, hiking, swimming,
the refuge, wetlands, spruce-fir and northern hardwood forests. The refuge maintains fishing, and boating and winter
inventories for nesting neotropical, breeding and grassland nesting birds, frogs and snowmobiling. This remote
toads, vernal pools, and dragonflies and damselflies. The best time to see moose, black area is accessible through the
Northwoods gates for a small fee.
bear, mink, martin, fisher and up to twenty species of warbler is Mid-May through June
Come prepared with plenty of
and September. For more information, the refuge is located in Limestone at the Loring supplies. Call 435-6213 or visit
Commerce Center,call 328-4634. northmainewoods.org.
16 Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.comWildlife & Birding Trails
Color coded in order of Region and Alphabetized by city and town.
Southern Aroostook
Houlton-Phair Junction Trail Haystack Mountain
St. John Valley
Cove Corner Trails
County-wide Castle Hill Off-road multi-use, walking,
40 miles long, year-round. Kid-friendly, covered picnic. biking, Nordic skiing.
287-4957 764-6561 covecornertrails.org
Arthur E. Howell International Split Cedar Trail Network
Conservation Center & Appalachian Trail Van Buren Blue Jay
Spruce Acres Refuge Millinocket mountain biking, hiking,
Camping area for Trail begins at Baxter State Park walking, ATVing, kayaking,
environmental groups. Bird and (Mt. Katahdin) and heads north Nordic skiing, snowshoeing.
animal watching. through Aroostook. Ends in 868-5059
532-6880 USA at Fort Fairfield. St. John Valley Heritage Trail
723-5140 Fort Kent to St. Francis;
18 miles.
Central Aroostook Mars Hill Mountain
Elevation 533m.
287-4957 Evening Grosbeak
Aroostook National 492-1444
Wildlife Refuge Non-Motorized
Limestone
Interpretive center, year round.
Salmon Brook Lake Bog Recreational Trails
Public Reserve Land
328-4634 Perham Hiking, biking, running, skiing, paddling – whatever your
Trail begins at Perham interest, there are incredible places to do it here in Aroostook
Aroostook State Park town office.
Presque Isle County. A new website has been established which caters to
Maine’s first state park. non-motorized outdoor enthusiasts. Members of the group
Sqopan Public Reserve Aroostook Outdoors worked together to GPS and map
768-8341 Castle Hill the many trails of Aroostook. Visit the website to view high
Aroostook Valley 435-7963
quality imagery using the Google maps platform and print a
& Bangor Aroostook Trails map to take with you on your journey.
Trailheads in Caribou,
Stockholm and Washburn
75 miles.
North Maine Woods
North Maine Woods
www.goaroostookoutdoors.com
888-216-2463 Ashland
Outdoor recreation.
435-6213
northmainewoods.org
Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.com 17Hunting in The County
24 Water Street
Caribou, Maine
T h e S t r o n g . T h e B r av e . T h e A r o o s t o o k H u n t e r .
Avid hunters head to Aroostook for massive moose, ten-point bucks and elusive black bear and We Buy,
an abundance of waterfowl. Many of the region’s residents have held a tradition of hunting game Sell & Trade
species for generations, lured by abundant wildlife, thousands of acres of agricultural land and New & Used Guns
millions of acres of forest.
Most recently, wild turkeys have made a comeback in Maine, and wild turkeys are making their Federal Firearms
way into Central and Northern Aroostook County. Moose are hunted in northern Maine each fall in Licensed
a split-season hunt, with licenses available on a permit lottery basis, which are drawn in the spring
of the year. Weighing as much as 1,000 pounds and often sporting racks exceeding 60 inches, moose
are hunted in deep woods and on the border between forest and farm. Recently, hunters have had a
207-498-2100
success rate exceeding 90%, attesting to the animal’s strong population in Aroostook. Fax: 207-498-3100
cariboutradingpost
Note: @hotmail.com
Dates vary for hunting different species. Special licences may be required. Hunter orange clothing is
ONLY required when hunting during the firearms hunting season on deer, the muzzle-loading season
on deer, or within an open moose hunting district during moose hunting season.
Visit www.eregulations.com/maine/hunting for Maine hunting information.
18 Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.comFishing in The County
Warm Weather or Cold.
Aroostook County contains countless ponds and miles
of free flowing water that contain wild and/or native brook
trout. The warm water anglers will find smallmouth bass
plentiful in East Grand Lake as well as Mattawamkeag Lake
and Pleasant Pond and several other lakes in southern and
Central Aroostook. Cold water fishery anglers will find some
of the best salmon and trout fishing available in the Eastern
U.S. For the angler looking for a new and exciting experience,
the St. John River and Tributaries offer the only wild muskie
fishery in the Eastern U.S. Long Lake, part of the Fish River
Chain of Lakes, was voted one of the top 10 “must fish
destinations for landlocked salmon” by a national magazine
in 2007. Deboullie Pond gave up the new State Record Blue
Back Trout (Land Locked Artic Char) in 2008.
The Fish River Chain of Lakes
The Fish River Chain of Lakes management region located in the
“Crown of Maine” has long been famous for traditional coldwater species.
The Fish River Lakes management region is 1 1/3 the size of the state
of Connecticut. Prior planning should include maps showing all of the
updated road systems particularly in the North Maine Woods, Inc. area
west of Ashland. Summer visitors to this vast area of private woodlands
must pass through a North Maine Woods gate. Information on fee
schedules may be obtained by calling their Ashland office at:
207-435-6213. These gates do not operate in the winter fishing season.
Speaking of the winter season, one should consider the Fish River Lakes
management region for their ice fishing destination. Snow and ice comes
early and stays late in this part of the state. Numerous snowmobile trails
afford excellent opportunity to access lakes for fishing trips, or, if the fish
aren’t biting, to enjoy the beautiful scenery in northern Maine.
Anglers are encouraged to contact the regional fisheries biologists at (207) 435-3231 for additional information on the lakes in this region.
Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.com 19Motorcycling
in Aroostook County
Aroostook is the ideal destination to tour some of the best scenic and
uncrowded roads in Maine and to check yourself in at one of the four corners
of the United States. Located in downtown Madawaska, the Four Corners
Park was created to honor those hearty souls who saddle their motorcycles
for a grueling cross-country trek to the outermost reaches of the continental
United States. As the Southern California Motorcycle Association’s primary
challenge to long-distance bikers, the Four Corners Tour requires each
candidate to travel by motorcycle to the four corners of the U.S in 21 days
or less with Madawaska representing the most northeastern aspect (while
Blaine in Washington, San Ysidro in California and Key West in Florida
serve as the other three points--though none other with benefit of a park.)
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20 Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.comTour the Planets
in Aroostook County
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Maine Solar System Model
Ever wanted to cruise the solar system? A visit along Route
1 in Aroostook County enables you to do just that. And
Applied Art ★ Applied Science ★ Art ★ Athletic
soon you will be able to venture further into the galaxy by
visiting locations in New Brunswick and Quebec to make
There’s a
✩ climbing wall ✩ swimming pool ✩ exercise facilities
Training ★ Biology ★ Business Administration ★
it the very first international model on record.
world of opportunity
✩ multipurpose gym ✩ elevated track ✩ art galleries
Criminal Justice ★ English ★ Environmental Studies
The Maine Solar System Model is maintained by the
University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Northern Maine
waiting for you at
✩ conference facilities ✩ cultural programs ✩ Museum of Science and was formally dedicated on
June 14, 2003. Built on a scale of one mile equal to
& Sustainability ★ Fine Art ★ History & Political
The University of Maine at
✩ distinguished lecturers ✩ nature trails ✩ book 93 million miles (the distance from the Earth to the
Presque Isle
Science ★ Liberal Studies
sun, also known as an astronomical unit), each of the
signings ✩ business breakfasts ✩ outdoor adventure
planet replicas is built to scale and spaced alongside
U.S. Route 1 at appropriate distances. Most of the
Mathematics ★ Medical Laboratory Technology ★
Learn more at
trips ✩ athletic events ✩ science museum ✩ service
model planets are mounted outdoors on poles. The
umpi.edu
Physical Education ★ Physical Therapist
learning opportunities ✩ wind turbine ✩ Upward
system stretches from Topsfield to Presque Isle and now
includes the sun, nine planets, seven moons and three
207 768.9452 dwarf planets. The Sun is located inside Folsom-Pullen
Assistant ★ Professional Communication Hall at UMPI with Pluto located inside the Houlton
Bound ✩ GITeC Laboratory ✩ Music in the Park series Visitor Center.
★ Psychology ★ Recreation/Leisure Services ★
✩ Young Professionals Institute ✩ VITA tax assistance
The expansion is being done to coincide with the 2014
Social Work ★ Special Education Paraprofessional
World Acadian Congress, with two dwarf planets or
Kuiper belt objects each in the Acadian areas of Maine,
services ✩ AMA courses ✩ Prometric Testing Center
New Brunswick and Quebec. The World Acadian
★ Teacher Education ★
Congress will be staged in northern Maine, northwestern
New Brunswick and the Temiscouata region of Quebec
UMPI
★ from Aug. 8 to 24, 2014.
At the time of the formal dedication of the expanded
North of Ordinary model during the World Acadian Congress, the name
will be changed to the International Solar System Model.
Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.com 21Agriculture
of Aroostook County
Ten percent of Aroostook County is tillable farmland and when you consider that the County is larger
than Connecticut and Rhode Island combined, you understand how important agriculture is to the
region. The primary crop continues to be the potato, however broccoli, canola and grains are all planted
in large amounts annually, resulting in some of the most beautiful patchwork landscapes you will ever see.
If you see someone working a farm stop and say “Hi,” you won’t believe how friendly the people are.
In the fall you can see some fields being harvested by the most modern equipment available and other
fields harvested using horse drawn equipment. Can you imagine a place that the public school systems
close each fall so the children can work in the potato harvest? You don’t have to, it happens right here.
North Maine Woods.....................Green Central Aroostook...........................Blue
St. John Valley.............................Yellow Southern Aroostook........................Red
Color coded in order of Region and Alphabetized by city and town.
Fort Kent Presque Isle
Bouchard Family Farm MSAD #1 School Farm
French Acadian Buckwheat 764-7725
pancakes and flat-bread. www.sad1.org/schoolfarm
834-3237 Micmac Farms
ployes.com 764-1972
Caribou Stewart's Farm
764-4223
Circle B Farms
498-8238 Wade
Goughan’s Berry Farm Knot II Bragg Farm
498-6565 Open June 1st until October 31.
455-8386
McElwain’s Strawberry Farm knotiibragg.com
498-8276
Woodland
Mapleton Sunrise Farm
Maple Meadow Farms 896-5674
Preserving family farming using
workhorses.
764-6450
Littleton
Southern Aroostook
maplemeadowfarms.com Agricultural Museum
Aroostook County
New Sweden farming memorabilia.
Anders & Johanna Olsson Farm 538-9300
Tours by appointment. oldplow.org
896-3052
22 Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.comAroostook State Park
Maine’s First State Park
Located 5 miles south of Presque Isle, west of U.S. Hwy. #1,
Aroostook State Park is an ideal starting point for discovering all of
Aroostook County, including the North Maine Woods, the Allagash
Wilderness Waterway and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick
and Quebec. The park’s accessible lakeside picnic area provides
tables, charcoal grills and a swimming area without lifeguards.
The boat launch area offers ample space for parking, docking and
getting close to those “big brook trout.” Canoes and paddleboats
can be rented at the control station. For more information, contact
Aroostook State Park at 768-8341 or parksandlands.com.
NORTH-SOUTH SOUTH-PEAK TRAIL
PEAK RIDGE TRAIL Steep and rugged, but an
Meanders along the ridge interesting climb starting
between the two peaks from the campground and
through areas with diverse traversing a rocky outcrop to
forest floor vegetation. (1 mile) the peak. Sturdy footwear is AROOSTOOK STATE PARK
recommended. The park established in 1939 from local
NORTH PEAK TRAIL (.75 mile) citizens who donated 100 acres of land to
Starts at the day-use parking the State of Maine. Today the park totals
area. Scenic views through QUAGGY JO nearly 800 acres thanks to subsequent
upland hardwoods and MOUNTAIN TRAILS donations and purchases. The park includes
conifers. Most popular This cross-country ski trail both Quaggy Jo Mountain and Echo Lake,
trail. (1.25 miles) can also be used as a summer which offers great opportunities to enjoy
hiking trail. Some park trails hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking
leave park property. Abutting or just some well-needed rest and relaxation
landowners have given while you camp in the shadows of Quaggy
permission for you to use and Jo Mountain. The campground offers 30
for us to maintain these trails. sites, shower house, kitchen shelter and
Care should be taken to stay organized group camping areas. The name
on established trails! All park Quaggy Jo is the shortened form of its
boundaries are marked in Indian name Qua Qua Jo, which translates
bright orange paint and cross to “twin peaked.” The park’s lush forest,
several of the park trails. healthy lake and unique geology provide
(4 miles) wonderful opportunities for the young and
young at heart to study environmental
sciences and history in a truly amazing
classroom. In the winter time, the park
offers some of Aroostook County’s finest
classical cross country skiing, snowshoeing
and winter camping. The 15 miles of skiing
trails and 5 miles of snowshoe trails make
their way through picturesque northern
Maine’s white winter wonderland.
Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.com 23Scenic Byways
Come Tour The County By Car.
Million Dollar View
The Million Dollar View Scenic Byway is 7.9 miles of
U.S. Route 1 from the Danforth-Weston town line
to a point 0.5 miles north of the Weston-Orient 1
1
town line. On this byway, cyclists will not face
the crowds, congestion and over-development, 161
but they will enjoy panoramic vistas and
161
some of Maine’s premiere lakes for fishing, Hamlin
ALLAGASH
sailing, wildlife and bird watching.
1A
Katahdin Woods 1
&TheWaters Byway 11
89
Katahdin Woods & 164
Waters Byway corridor Washburn
includes segments of three
different roads: State
Route 11, State Route 1A
163
159, and the Grand
Lake Road. The 59- 1 Easton
mile byway winds from Medway 1
Masardis
through Stacyville, Patten and Mt.
Chase to the Matagamon Gate, north Bridgewater
entrance to Baxter State Park. The
entire route features excellent views of the river, rolling 1
pastures, Mt. Katahdin and Mt. Chase, bountiful forests, and picturesque villages. Monticello
11
Fish River Scenic Byway 212
Littleton
The Fish River Scenic Byway is a unique traveling experience.
The corridor is 38 miles long and includes the towns of Fort To Baxter 11 Smyrna
SHIN POND
State Park
Kent, Wallagrass, Eagle Lake, Winterville, Portage Lake and
unorganized townships 14 and 15 in range 6. This byway offers Hodgdon
panoramic vistas, some of Maine’s premiere lakes for fishing,
sailing, wildlife and bird watching, and the rugged beauty of a 1
“working byway” that supports agricultural and forest industries.
2A
St. John Valley Cultural Byway Sherman
ORIENT
The St. John Valley Cultural Byway is 92 miles long and includes segments of 2
Route 1, 1-A, 11, 161, and 162, through 10 different communities from Allagash WESTON
to Hamlin. Although the route is scenic by most standards and unique in that the
traveler can see the Canadian countryside and communities across the river for
most of the byway’s length, the story of this byway is in the culture and history
of the region, how it was settled and how it is remembered and treasured.
24 Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.comCountry Clubs in the County
T h e G r a s s I s S h o rt e r on the Course. We Promise.
With a dozen 9-hole and 18-hole golf courses scattered throughout Aroostook County, getting a tee time
is rarely difficult and courses are seldom crowded. Ample rainfall, deciduous forests and rolling landscapes
present ideal conditions and a variety of challenges for the lover of the links. And, most courses offer
tournaments, leagues and women’s days.
St. John Valley Southern Aroostook
Fort Kent Golf Club Caribou Country Club Portage Hills Country Club Houlton Community Golf Club
Fort Kent. 834-3149 Caribou / 493-3933 Portage Lake Houlton
fortkentgolfclub.org caribougolf.com 435-8221 532-2662
houltongolf.com
Long Lake Country Club Limestone Country Club Presque Isle Country Club
St. David / 895-6957 Limestone / 328-7277 Presque Isle 18 holes Va-Jo-Wa Golf Course
limestonecountryclub.com 764-0430 Island Falls 18 holes
Central Aroostook Mars Hill Country Club
picountryclub.com 463-2128
Aroostook Valley Country Club Mars Hill 18 holes / 425-4802 vajowa.com
Fort Fairfield 18 holes golfmhcc.com
476-8083 / avcc.ca
Consider this your
invitation to a great golf
experience in Northern Maine.
Phairways at Limestone Country Club
located in the town of Limestone neighbors
the Aroostook Wildlife Refuge offering
golfers a scenic round of golf.
The course was designed by William
Mitchell and built for the United States Air
Force in 1961 as one of the longest nine hole
courses in Maine. In 1995 after the base
closed, the course was purchased and opened
for public play maintaining its tenure as one
of the longest courses in the state. Phairways
has a mature layout and is a very walk-able
course with undulating fairways and elevated
greens. Wildlife abounds in a pristine
natural habitat and golfers frequently spy
deer, moose and the occasional black bear.
Enjoy the family friendly atmosphere and
come play a round with us!
Open 7 days 7am - 7pm • 487 West Gate Road, Limestone, Maine • (207) 328-7277 •
Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.com 25Rentals & Outfitters
Of Aroostook County
Haynesville
Snowmobile Rentals
Houlton
Mac’s Trading Post Houlton Powersports
Caribou
Cameron’s Gun Shop
Guided tours, clothing Hunting, fishing, 532-4381 Hunting & fishing supplies.
available. trapping supplies. houltonpowersports.com 492-8141
448-2891 532-9708
macstradingpost.net Mainely Adventures Lodge Caribou Trading Post
ATV rentals. 498-2100
431-1529
mainelyadventureslodge.com Gary’s Yamaha
Snowmobile & ATV repair.
Island Falls
Birch Point
498-2549
Boats, kayaks, canoes,
snowsleds.
Mars Hill
Bigrock Mountain
463-2515 Skis, snowboards.
425-6711
Orient
Sunset Park & Marina
bigrockmaine.com
Boat service on East Grand Lake. High Meadow Outfitters
448-7383 425-6410
dhogan@ainop.com
Patten
Scotty’s Flying Service
highmeadowoutfitters.com
528-2626 Oxbow
Oxbow Lodge
Shin Pond
Shin Pond Village
Rentals, guides, outfitters.
435-6057
528-2900
Presque Isle
Smyrna Mills
Keyes Trading Post
Arndt’s Aroostook River
Lodge & Campground
757-7129 Canoes and kayaks.
764-8677
arndtscamp.com
Ashland
Checkpoint Auto Aroostook State Park
Snowmobiles. Canoes, kayaks and
435-3400 paddleboats.
768-8341
26 Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.comColor coded in order of Region and Alphabetized by city and town.
North Maine Woods.....................Green Central Aroostook...........................Blue
St. John Valley.............................Yellow Southern Aroostook........................Red
Washburn
Jordan Snowmobile Rentals Lonesome Pine Trails
Van Buren
Ouellette’s Trading Post
Ben’s Trading Post
Sporting goods, fishing, Snowmobiles. Skis, snowboards, Canoes.
hunting supplies. 455-4410 snowshoes. 868-2727
768-3181 834-5202
lonesomepines.org The Ski Shop
Bike, Board & Ski Eagle Lake
Dean’s Den
Ski, snowboard sales &
769-2453 Northern Maine ATV Tours supplies.
Outfitter, guide service, ATV rentals & tours, tube 868-2737
bikeboardandski.com canoeing. & canoe rentals.
444-5379
Mojo
Bikes, kayaks, skis
231-0515
northernmaineatvtours.com Allagash
Allagash Guide Service
Lugdon Lodge
& snowboards. 444-4557 Canoe and kayak rentals.
760-9500 Quigley’s Outdoor
Sporting goods, fishing 398-3481
Old Mill Marina Outfitters lures. allagashguideservice.com
Nordic Heritage Canoes, kayaks, 834-3130
Sport Center fishing, boat rentals. Allagash Sporting Camps
Nordic ski equipment & 444-7529 Top of Maine Rentals Canoe rentals & outfitters.
snowshoes. 227-7529 834-3095 398-3555
760-9500 oldmillmarina.com
Valley Rentals Allagash Wildlife
Perception of Aroostook
Kayaks.
Fort Kent
10th Mountain Ski Center
Snowmobile rentals.
834-6310
Sporting Camps
Outfitters & guide service.
764-5506 Nordic ski equipment & 398-4186
Quoggy Jo Community snowshoes. St. Agatha
Uptown Variety Gardner’s Sporting Camps
Alpine Area 834-6310
10thmtskiclub.org Snowmobiles, ATVs, Boat rentals, guides
Skis & snowboards. watercrafts, jetskis. & outfitters.
492-1444 543-5104 398-3168
Chub-n-Cub Guide Service
The Sled Shop Outfitters & guide service.
Hafford’s Sporting Camps
Snowmobiles & ATVs.
764-2900
834-6324 St. David
Sweet Escape Boat Rentals
398-3439
thesledshopinc.com Corriveau Arctic Cat 895-3774
Snowmobile. Wilmer Hafford
Allagash Outfitters
834-5713 398-3277
Fort Kent Ski-Doo
834-3607
fortkentskidoo.com
Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.com 27Consult the Experts
N o w Y o u C a n C o n f i d e n t ly G o W h e r e T h e r e I s N o P at h
For many visitors, planning an Aroostook adventure can be daunting. With 6,453 square miles (or 21.6%
of the entire state), hundreds of miles of trails and thousands of miles of waterways, where in the world do
you start? Well, the county’s seasoned guides can point you in the right direction and guide you to where the
fish are biting, the rapids are swirling, and the moose and bear are roaming. They’ll help plan your route and
make your experience everything you ever hoped it would be.
Recreation
Snowmobile
Hunting
General
Fishing
Coyote
Moose
Boats
Deer
Bear
Bird
ATV
Guide Name
Jan Soucy Black River Guide Service
398-4103 X X X X X X
mainerec.com/jansoucy.shtml
Linda Hafford Hafford Sporting Camps
398-3439
X X X
Michael Hubbard Buckstop Camp
398-3330 X
buckstopcamps@aol.com • buckstopcamps.net
Allagash
Mike Paquette Allagash Sporting Camps
August-December: 398-3555 / 603-335-1320 X X X X X X
allagashsportingcamp.com
Sean Lizotte Allagash Guide Service
398-3418 X X
allaguide@ainop.com • allagashguideservice.com
Wade Kelly Tylor Kelly Camps
398-4478 • allagashhunting.com
X X X X X X X
Wilmer Hafford Allagash Outfitters
398-3277 • allagashoutfitters.com
X X
Andrea Foley Ross Lake Camps
227-7766 x x x x
info@rosslakecamps.com • rosslakecamps.com
Dan Glidden Northern Hideaway Sporting Camps
435-6660, 227-0079
gliddend@yahoo.com
x x x x x x
northernhideawaysportingcamps.com
Mike Langley Mikes Little Antler
557-4885
x x
Capt Donald Lavoie Ross Lake Camps
227-7766 x x x x x x
Ashland
info@rosslakecamps.com • rosslakecamps.com
Matt P Libby Libbys Sporting Camps, Inc.
435-8274 • matt@libbycamps.com • libbycamps.com
x x x x x
Matthew J Libby Libby Camps
435-8274 x x x
mattandjess@libbycamps.com • libbycamps.com
Pat Long P & T Guide Service
435-6852 • 551-5701 x x x x x
patl117@myfairpoint.net • 81x.com/pat/guide
Tim Smith Jack Mountain Bushcraft & Guide Service
540-7632 • tim@jackmtn.com
x x x x
Ivan R. Porter
435-6977
X
Glenn Hall Independent
508-697-7815 • eeaghall@netzero.net
x
Bridgewater
Don Burnett & Louise Merrill #9 Lake Outfitters
429-9632 / 802-738-9777 X X X X X
9lakeoutfitters.com
Dave Hentosh Smoldering Lake Outfitters
429-0910 • dave@smoldering-lake-outfitters.com x x x x x x
smoldering-lake-outfitters.com
28 Aroostook County Visitor Guide © visitaroostook.comRecreation
Snowmobile
Hunting
General
Fishing
Coyote
Moose
Boats
Deer
Bear
Bird
ATV
Guide Name
James Michaud Jr. Independent
551-5592 Zone 1-6 Caribou to Allagash X X X X X X
jmhunting1970@hotmail.com
Scott Doody Independent
x x x
Caribou
493-1215 • kdoody@maine.rr.com
Lou Lorenzo L&L Bearhunts and Guide Service
492-0077 • bowhuntr@pwireless.net • bearhuntmaine.com
x x x
Neal Sleeper Independent
492-1180 • teleskiah@msn.com
X X
Jason Forbes Insights Guide Service
Castle
Hill
227-6952 / 227-3236
facebook.com/insightsguideservice
X X X X X
insightguideservice@gmail.com
Tenley Bennett & Wayne Bennett Fish River Lodge
444-5207 • crowflies@roadrunner.com • fishriverlodge.com
X X X X x X X
Edgar Lugdon • Lugdon Lodge
444-4557 • 834-6999 x x x x
emlugdon@fairpoint.net • lugdonlodge.com
John L Martin Moose Point Camps
Eagle Lake
444-5589 • 435-6156 x x
moosecamps@yahoo.com • moosepointcamps.com
Ron Ricciardi North Maine Woods Guide Service
444-6108 x x x
ronzbigbucks@yahoo.com • nmwguideservice.com
Nathan Theriault Old Mill Marina Outfitters
444-7529 • 227-7529 x x x x x x
oldmillmarina@cs.com • ommoutfitters.com
Dean’s Den
444-5379
X X X X X
Scott Cyr Northern Wilderness Adventures
X
Fairfield
551-5593 • northern-wilderness.com
Fort
John Hitchcock
472-1120 • hitchcock@ainop.com
X
Linda Engelhardt Independent
680-5543 • davidkelso2000@yahoo.com
x x x x x x x
Dave Kelso Independent
680-5543 • davidkelso2000@yahoo.com
x x x
Jean LeBlanc Camel Brook Camps
316-8324 • 888-242-2694 x x x x x x x
camelbcamps@yahoo.com • camelbrookcamps.com
Fort Kent
Marc Michaud Independent
834-5411 • bmmichaud@fairpoint.net
x x
Jacob Ouellette Jakes Guide & Recreation
834-3839 • josh04743@yahoo.com
x x x
L Dean Paisley Deans Den
834-2805 • 302-584-4951
x x x
James A Thibodeau Independent
834-6098 • jim.thibodeau@uig-me.com
x x x
Sean Greening Northern Maine ATV Tours
231-0515 • northernmaineatvtours.com X X X X
northernmaineatvtours@gmail.com
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Guide Name
Pamela Ward Mainely Adventures Lodge
X X X X X X X X X X X
Houton
431-0222 • mainelyadventureslodge.com
Jim Hunt Hunts End Camps
532-1532 • huntsendcamps@yahoo.com
X
Island
Falls
John Schmidt Bear Creek Guide Service
463-2662 • bearcreek@fairpoint.net
X
Anthony Boucher Squapan Mountain Outfitters
764-7844 • squapan.homestead.com
X
Mapleton
Jason House Buckhorn Guide Service
764-8510 • buckhorncamps.com
X
Ralph Merchant Merchant’s Professional Guide Service
764-0395 • rmerchantiii@yahoo.com
X
Joel Carvell
X
Mars
227-0991 • joecarvell@hotmail.com
Hill
Dwight Hogan High Meadow Guide Service
425-6410 • highmeadowcabins.com
X
Masardis
Dick Cullins Blackwater Outfitters
540-4101 • maineblackwateroutfitters.com
X
Sweden Monticello
Michael Hogan
538-9377 • mlhogan@pioneercable.net
X
Jerry McLaughlin JM Guide Service
New
896-3140 x x x x x
jmclaughlin@gwi.net • jmguideservice-me.com
Thomas Aasbo Oxbow Lodge
435-6140 • oxbowlodge@atiwi.com • oxbowlodge.com
x x x x
Jim Bernardin Whitetail Ridge Guide Service
435-7089 • wtridge@earthlink.net
x x x
John G DaRosa Homestead Lodge
Oxbow
435-6357 • homestead.lodge@ainop.com
x x x x x x x x x
Bill Johnson Maine Street Camp
435-6215 • maineguide@netscape.net
x x x
Gloria G Nelson
Homestead Lodge & Big Game Preserve
435-6357 • adventures@homesteadlodgemaine.com
x x x x x x x
homesteadlodgemaine.com
Ken C Arndt Arndts Aroostook River Lodge
764-8677 • 764-1305 x x x x x x
ken@arndtscamp.com • arndtscamp.com
Dean Doody Northern Maine Guides
764-3799 • dino4@maine.rr.com
x x x x
Presque Isle
John Graves Dirigo North Custom Guiding
762-9251 • 592-2223 x x x x x x
jgraves1@maine.rr.com
Dean Wiggins Cougar Country Adventures
768-8631
x x
Leo Freeman Perception of Aroostook
perceptionofaroostook.com X
perceptionofaroostook@gmail.com
David DeMerchant
764-0597 • davidd@ainop.com
X
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