Aroostook County
 Big skies, deep roots and open hearts are what you'll find when you visit Aroostook County. So large it's simply called "The County," this region is graced with natural, cultural and recreational resources that make for a memorable vacation in any season.
The great western wilderness area occupies two thirds of the region and contains most of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, famous among adventurous campers and canoers. The eastern third is an expanse of rolling farmlands and welcoming small cities and towns. Bike past endless fields of potato blossoms; boat, swim and fish in any of two thousand lakes, rivers and streams; hike glorious wooded trails, including the St. John Valley Heritage Trail; ski, snowshoe and snowmobile for miles through the sparkling winter landscape.
Snow time is fun time in The County: Join the sledders at the International Snowmobilers Festival in Madawaska; in Fort Kent, watch dogsled teams race at the Can-Am Crown, a qualifier for the Iditarod; and revel in the world-class Nordic ski trails of the Maine Winter Sports Center, in Presque Isle.
The heritage of Aroostook's people is diverse and deep-rooted. Native Americans, Acadians and Swedes, among many others, have called this region home for generations, and now they share their celebrations and distinctive music, dance and food with visitors. You'll find historical museums dedicated to logging, railroads, natural history and agriculture. Fort Fairfield's Maine Potato Blossom Festival and Westfield's Potato Feast Days honor the region's best-known crop.
For more information, visit www.visitaroostook.com
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