Aroostook region of Maine: General Overview of Maine Vacation and Travel Information: Maine Resource Guide

	General Overview of the Region Aroostook Region of Maine

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Aroostook is Maine's largest county and region. Most of its area is filled with woods and beautiful waterways. The primary industry here is potato harvesting. However, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the remote camping opportunities, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. And, Canada directly across the border of most of this regions towns, you can make your visit into an International one.

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Houlton:
Maine's I-95 ends in Houlton, one of Aroostook's five major ports of entry from Canada into Maine. This Maine community is surrounded by potato producing towns, like Littleton, Monticello and Bridgewater. Access to Houlton is also available by plane at their smaller airport (Phone: (207) 532- 6223 for carriers). Houlton's downtown is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Presque Isle:
Presque Isle is the business, industrial and commercial center of Aroostook County. It is the largest city in Aroostook County. The University of Maine Presque Isle and the Northern Maine Technical College are both located here, as it serves as the educational center for the county. Nearby Aroostook State Park offers camping, swimming and hiking.

Caribou:
Continuing up Route One will bring you to Caribou, located along the Aroostook River. This gateway to the lakes region. Local museums and a performing arts center offer entertainment and concerts for those in the area. In the wintertime, take to the ITS snowmobile trail system with the many snowmobile clubs in the area.

Limestone:
Former home to Loring Air Force base, this once military town is working to convert itself to a thriving economic community. For Phish fans, you'll find they had a fantastic reception for their "Great Went" Concert event and will return in 1998 for "Lemon Wheel". The area if very scenic and offers lots of outdoor recreational activities.

Van Buren:
Settled in 1785, this small Maine community is today a manufacturing and commercial town with a strong focus on the lumber and potato industries. Here you'll find the Acadian Historic Village, comprised of 16 reconstructed and relocated buildings from the French Acadian culture. This community is the gateway to the St. John River Valley and a entry point into New Brunswick, Canada.

Madawaska:
This town is long on French Arcadian history. French is commonly spoken here. The annual Acadian Festival, held in June, celebrates its heritage. It is also distinguished as the northernmost town in Maine. It lies on along the St. John River and offers access to Canada.

Ft. Kent:
The northern terminus of Route One brings you to Ft. Kent, situated along the Maine - Candadian border. From here, you can easily access the Allagash Wilderness Waterway - a protected area for recreation. The Allagash and St. John rivers join in the town of Allagash and is a popular spot for whitewater rafters and canoeists.