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Maine's Aroostook County is a four-season recreation destination at the top of New England. No one explores quite like you... Show us how you

A place so vast it cannot be contained in the images and videos of Facebook, in fact, at more than 4,270,080 acres Aroostook County is larger than the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts combined! It is our hope as you scroll through these unbelievable photos you will be inspired to find unforgettable adventures on our well-tended trail systems, pristine waterways, brilliant colors of summer

potato blossoms, and flaming foliage of fall. Explore our Wide-Open
A contrasting landscape between densely forested waterways to a sea of blooming agricultural fields as far as the eye can see is a lot to explore. Consider this book an invitation to take a break from zooming to meetings and the busyness of life – and find your place here in the Crown of Maine. Whether it’s summiting Quoggy Jo Mountain, or fishing with your buddies as you paddle the river, the anticipation for what lies around the next turn will never disappoint as you soon find yourself on a true Aroostook adventure. Be sure to pack your bike, skies, and tie down your canoe. In winter bring your snowmobile and we’ll be sure to find a dog sled for you. Plan your trip at VisitAroostook.com where you will find even more stories about the people who live here and the places, you’ll discover…

09/30/2024

Let's get out there and right up close to the beauty of fall!

No one explores quite like you... Show us how you

09/29/2024

The thing about roads is they can take you places. Familiar streets or road trip adventures - whatever that road means to you, we hope you enjoy every mile.

📍 US Route 1 - Mars Hill, Maine
📸 Michael Gudreau

09/28/2024

Coinciding with Maine Needham Day on the last Saturday in September, the event celebrates Maine's favorite potato candy.

09/26/2024

It’s always nice to be discovered

09/25/2024

It's Fall Folks: Colors of The Season Are Falling All Around

The brightest colors of the state begin in Island Falls and get brighter as you drive toward the City of Caribou, Maine.

🍁 The ride to State Park would feature great farm vistas and the Maine Solar System model adds extra interest to your drive.
🍁 Drive to St. Agatha for a great place to eat with views of the water and bright foliage below.
🍁 Play a round of golf in Southern Aroostook as that part of the region is known for its maple trees and the courses are in terrific shape!

The Maine Fall Foliage Report is updated each Wednesday through October or until the last leaf drops. 🍁🍂

Be sure to check out the new interactive foliage map at the official fall foliage website, www.mainefoliage.com. Visitors can zoom in on the scenic byways, Real Maine farms with pick-your-own options, apples, pumpkins, corn mazes, and baked goods, state parks and public lands, boat launches, and upcoming fall fairs and festivals.

09/24/2024

Now is the time of year we all wear fluorescent orange when we're outside 🧡🟧 Don't worry, it's a fashion essential in Maine for the months of September through December.

Sportsmen and women are in the woods now as firearm season has just begun. Do you realize 83% of Maine is forested? Roughly 94% of Maine's forest land is privately owned, and more than half of that land area is open to the public. Be respectful and leave no trace.

🦆Waterfowl - open now
🐻Bear - open now
🫎Moose - open now
🦃Grouse - opening on September 28th
🦌Whitetail Deer - opening on November 4th

📍 Ashland, Maine
📸 Thumbnail Photo by Anna Lewis

09/22/2024

Maine's grows more than 1.8 billion pounds of potatoes each year. 94% of that astounding number is grown in Maine's Aroostook County. It is the generationally owned farms that define the landscape and the culture of the people who live here.

Come, meet your farmer.

📍 Easton, Maine
📸 Paul Cyr Photography

09/21/2024

Come make waves here. We'll wait for you.

📍Madawaska Lake, Stockholm
📸 Brenda Ketch

09/20/2024

Hey all you gearheads and race fans the Caribou DustBowl is the place to be on September 26 to the 29. More brap brap and family fun than you knew we could have - learn more online at www.spudspeedway.com/dustbowl-2/

09/20/2024

No one explores quite like you... Show us how you

The flaming foliage of fall is here, plan your Aroostook Adventure online at www.visitaroostook.com

📍Houlton, Maine

09/19/2024

It takes just one visit to see, this is a place one can simply just be.

📍 Deboullie Public Reserved Land - North Maine Woods
📸 Anna Lewis

09/18/2024

There are more than 65 species of native trees in the woods of Aroostook County. That many different types of trees mean the landscape has more than 65 different colors, shades, and textures! Houlton, Maine has begun to see great color, but Caribou and Fort Kent, Maine are seeing spectacular reds and oranges spread through the vast vistas.

The Maine Fall Foliage Report is updated each Wednesday through October or until the last leaf drops. 🍁🍂 Read The Full Report Now: https://bit.ly/Sept18FoliageReport

09/17/2024

Bike on into fall! The flaming foliage of the season has begun to put on a show of gold, amber, and crimson colors.

Mountain Biking on gravel roads around Island Falls, Maine leads to the 27-acre site at the confluence of the West Branch of the Mattawamkeag River and First Brook. This was a special place for a young Teddy Roosevelt in 1878 where he hunted and fished while visiting the area. A plaque commemorates the site and it reads:

"This place, to which a great man in his youth liked to come to commune with God and with the wonder and beauty of the visible world, is dedicated to the happy memory of Theodore Roosevelt. Stranger, rest here and consider what one man, having faith in the right and love for his fellow man was able to do for his country." Hermann Hagedorn

Map It!: bit.ly/IslandFallsBikeMaps

09/16/2024

Did you know the first place to see the colors of fall foliage in New England is Maine's Aroostook County?

Today in the very northwestern corner of Aroostook, the Town of Allagash, leaves are the most vibrant. But those will quickly move south through the region to Caribou, then Houlton, and then to Island Falls by October 5th.

New England's most north easterly location welcomes the colors of the season in Late September and the towns of Allagash, St. Francis, Portage Lake, and Soldier Pond see the first reds, orange, and yellows! As the leaves begin to change and the crisp autumn air sets in, there's no better time to vis...

09/12/2024

We’re sending you a warm invitation this fall!

Doesn’t get any more than

09/11/2024

2024 State of Maine Fall Foliage Forecast

We are definitely seeing orange and yellow in Aroostook County now.

The first report of the season is available at
The report will be updated each Wednesday through October or until the last leaf drops at www.mainefoliage.com 🍁🍂

09/10/2024

Orlando, Florida, native Joe Kittinger's love of ballooning started long before he found Aroostook County.

09/09/2024

Are you dreaming of this season?

Hot off the press is the MMXXV official travel guide to Maine's Aroostook County. Order your guide right now to get your hands on 66 full-color patchwork pages of inspiration for the Crown of Maine.

Order The Official Travel Guide: bit.ly/AroostookTravelGuide

09/06/2024

Attention all Leaf Peepers🍁🍂🍄🌻 While "Passy Pete," Maine's own weather-predicting lobster (Maine's equivalent to Punxsutawney Phil, of Pennsylvania) has predicted an early winter, I say "not so fast!" Let's first enjoy autumn in Maine. The first official fall foliage report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, will be available on Wednesday, September 11.

Foliage reports are updated each Wednesday, throughout the season, ending in late October. Reports are posted on Maine Fall Foliage and the official foliage website -

The 2024 foliage reporting season will begin on Septemer 11! For foliage travel information go to our When & Where to Visit section for travel ideas or call the Maine Office of Tourism at 1-888-624-6345. Until then, enjoy the seasons and the reasons we love Maine!

09/05/2024

Harvest has come to the patchwork of fields that lay over the Crown of Maine. Here the farmers' market is bustling with flavor of the season and roadside stands along the famed US Route 1 have a whole lot more than New Potatos!

Now is the time to take a slow Sunday drive, roll down the window, and simply just be.

📍 Easton, Maine
📸 Paul Cyr Photography

09/02/2024

Goughan's Farm has opened their corn maze for the seventeenth year in a row. In this week's Follow Up Friday, NewsSource 8's Rothery Sullivan and Brian Bouchard take on this year's flower-themed maze.

08/29/2024

Service between Presque Isle International Airport - PQI and Boston Logan International Airport is scheduled to begin September 5th. We are excited to welcome JetBlue the the big sky of Maine’s Aroostook County!

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11 West Presque Isle Road
Caribou, ME
04736

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http://www.visitaroostook.com/

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Hunting Season in Maine | Maine's Aroostook County

Now is the time of year we all wear fluorescent orange when we're outside 🧡🟧 Don't worry, it's a fashion essential in Maine for the months of September through December. Sportsmen and women are in the woods now as firearm season has just begun. Do you realize 83% of Maine is forested? Roughly 94% of Maine's forest land is privately owned, and more than half of that land area is open to the public. Be respectful and leave no trace. 🦆Waterfowl - open now 🐻Bear - open now 🫎Moose - open now 🦃Grouse - opening on September 28th 🦌Whitetail Deer - opening on November 4th #VisitAroostook #mainething #moosehunting 📍 Ashland, Maine 📸 Thumbnail Photo by Anna Lewis

The 2024 Caribou DustBowl | Visit Aroostook

Maine's Bible Point | Mountain Biking & Fall Foliage

Bike on into fall! The flaming foliage of the season has begun to put on a show of gold, amber, and crimson colors. Mountain Biking on gravel roads around Island Falls, Maine leads to the 27-acre site at the confluence of the West Branch of the Mattawamkeag River and First Brook. This was a special place for a young Teddy Roosevelt in 1878 where he hunted and fished while visiting the area. A plaque commemorates the site and it reads: "This place, to which a great man in his youth liked to come to commune with God and with the wonder and beauty of the visible world, is dedicated to the happy memory of Theodore Roosevelt. Stranger, rest here and consider what one man, having faith in the right and love for his fellow man was able to do for his country." Hermann Hagedorn Map It!: bit.ly/IslandFallsBikeMaps #VisitAroostook #MaineThing #DiscoverNewEngland #LeefPeeping

Feelings fade, but memories last a lifetime. Have you flown over the winding wetlands of Oxbow? Perhaps you’ve caught the glimpse of moose from high above. Or maybe you flew over the towering wind turbines of Mars Hill Mountain and spotted a family of ATVers on the trails to the top. Let’s try a little bit of pond jumping this summer! #visitaroostook #mainething #flying

Family Fun in the Crown of Maine

Wake up early and float over the patchwork of forests and fields below - or stay up late under the warm glow of the balloons. Summer isn't over yet and there's a lot more adventures to chase. Full Event Details & Music Line Up: www.combf.org 📍 Crown of Maine Balloon Fest - Presque Isle, Maine 📅 August 22-25, 2024

ATVing in the Crown of Maine

At the top of New England are the best trails. There are more days of summer ahead, meaning you have 1,300-miles of ATV trails left to explore. Take the whole family for a wild ride and discover the reason people love to ride in the Crown of Maine. #VisitAroostook #MaineThing #ATVing

Ladies & Gentlemen! Start. Your. Engines. The 150 rips on to Spud Speedway in Caribou, Maine this weekend marking 60 years of traditions here in the Crown of Maine. Grab the whole family for a little bit of Sunday Fun Day! 📍 Spud Speedway - Caribou, Maine 📸 Jon Mazo - @aroostookuas #visitcaribou #visitaroostook #mainething #carracing #races #stockcars #aroostook #crownofmaine #familyfun #roadtrip #summertime #northernmaine #visitnewengland

Thursdays on Sweden Street is one of the great highlights of summer in Maine’s Aroostook County. The most northeasterly City of Caribou hosts the free concert series every other Thursday in downtown on Sweden Street. It’s the perfect place to get the community out to enjoy some of the best local musical talent. The fun starts at 5 pm and goes right on through until 9 pm. There are food and vendors to check out too. Be sure to stop by and get something good to eat when you get there at the featured sidewalk cafe. Because this rocking street fair is every other Thursday, then on the opposite Thursday the fun moves to Rocking on Riverside in nearby Presque Isle – that way there is always great music and both downtown areas can share the weekly fun. 📸 @cityofcaribou 📍 Thursdays on Sweden Street - Caribou, Maine #visitaroostook #mainething #visitmaine #visitcaribou #familyfun #livemusic #streetfair #roadtrip #aroostookcounty #northernmaine #maine #visitnewengland

In Maine’s Aroostook County, “Just Be.” simply means you have complete freedom to find the day’s joy. It’s the feeling of dipping your toes in cool waters on hot summer days, watching as the kids giggle and race down the trail, and skipping stones to create ripples that dance in the sunlight. For some it may be rocking on the deck at sunset, tapping your toes to live music downtown, taking a spin in the endless blooms of blossom season, and enjoying a slow morning browsing the local farmers’ market. For all the things that bring you joy, we invite you to simply just be. Come relax in The County. This is the quiet side of Maine. FOUR OF OUR FAVORITE LAKES: ⭐Long Lake; The largest lake in Aroostook County is located in St. Agatha, Maine, and is known for great fishing and camping is available at three campgrounds. ⭐Nickerson Lake; This small lake is known for its calm waters and is great for party boats. ⭐Pleasant Lake; The pristine waters of Pleasant Lake are a popular destination for many visitors, two public boat landings make access a breeze. ⭐Portage Lake; This is part of the Fish River Chain of Lakes and is known for its sandy public beach. Many lakeside retails are available on its shores. #VisitAroostook #MaineThing #VisitMaine #VisitNewEngland #aroostookcounty #maine #newengland #familyfun #summerfun #getaway #vactionplanning #gotomaine #roadtrip #schoolvacation #wheretogo #northernmaine

Caribou Mudbowl in Maine's Aroostook County

Kick Off Summer in Maine’s Aroostook County! The MudBowl at Spud Speedway has family fun up the wazoo! Tons of shows, rides, food trucks, vendors, and more. Market your calendar and check it all out June 7th - 9th. We hope to see you in Caribou at the first annual MudBowl! Schedule of events: Friday, June 7th - Open 12-10pm Veterans get in free from 12-3 pm Rides, vendors food trucks open all day Squarebodies of Maine starts at 3:00pm Veterans Services Booths start at 12:00pm Monster Truck Pit Party 6pm - 6:45 Monster Truck Show starts at 7pm featuring Squarebody Chevy tug of war and burnout competition, Mega truck racing, and. Monster Truck Wheelie Contest, Side by Side racing, and Freestyle Competition! Saturday, June 8th Open - 10am-10pm Rides, vendors food trucks open all day Maine Truck & Tractor Points Pull 12:00 Squarebody Chevy show starts at 1:00 Monster Truck Pit Party 6pm - 6:45 Monster Truck Show starts at 7pm featuring Squarebody Chevy tug of war and burnout competition, Mega truck racing, and. Monster Truck Wheelie Contest, Side by Side racing, and Freestyle Competition! Sunday, June 9th - Open 10-8pm Rides, vendors food trucks open all day Mudruns start 11:00am Car racing starts at 2:00pm Schedule subject to change. Visit www.spudspeedway.com/mudbowl for the latest information.

The colorful and rich Midsommar Festival takes place on June 21-23, where we will decorate and dance around the Midsommarstång! New Sweden, Maine's annual Midsommar Festival is a wonderful opportunity for us to remember our community’s Swedish roots and share our traditions with folks far and wide. All are invited 🌷🪻🌹🌸🌺🌼 have you seen the blossoms? 📸 New Sweden Historical Society 📍 Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church - New Sweden, Maine #visitaroostook #mainething #sweden #midsommar #festivalseason #familyfun #aroostook #aroostookcounty #newengland #visitnewengland #visitmaine

Maine’s Aroostook County is home to friendly folks and furry friends. This young black bear was spotted playing around the Aroostook River boat launch in Presque Isle on the Pine Tree Trail! 🐻 Did you know The County is home to the state’s densest black bear population? Remember to keep a safe distance and never turn your back. Your safety is the most important. #VisitAroostook #mainething #Blackbear #wildmaine #wildlife #northernmaine #aroostook #thecounty #maine #newengland #Visitnewengland #pinetreetrail

Oh what a world we get to live in. #VisitAroostook

Memories to last a lifetime are what make life so grand - thank you for visiting the Crown of Maine in the path of totality for the #MaineEclipse we can’t wait to see you again on your next Aroostook adventure when you #VisitAroostook ⭐️

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What do you think of when you hear the word "Maine?" Does your mind conjure up images of ruby red lobster dinners, rocky coasts with tall lighthouses, windowsills crammed with piping hot blueberry pies and charming coastal communities with pahking lots full of cahs? Now, forget just about everything you thought you knew and cross the line into Maine's northernmost county, a land that couldn't be further away from the bustle of downstate. Truth be told, Aroostook County has everything wonderful that you'd expect from the State of Maine. From friendly local folks to sumptuous restaurants, shopping destinations and breathtaking outdoor amenities, it is a peaceful borderland where time passes slower, refreshing evening breezes linger longer and sunsets sizzle for endless stretches. Step back into the way Maine used to be and take a deep breath of fresh pine and balsam-heavy air: Aroostook County is a place for rejuvenating and reconnecting with life's simple pleasures.