Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
State Parks
A casual reader may wonder why Northern Maine seems to have
far fewer parks and preserves than the rest of the state. The an-
swer is simple. With nearly all the privately-owned paper com-
pany land in Northern Maine open year-round to hunting, fishing,
canoeing, camping and snowmobiling, the entire area is, in effect, one gi-
ant park. Still, its not unregulated or unsupervised. Check the sections
on rules governing Great Northern Paper Company Lands (page 404)
and on North Maine Woods Lands (page 452) for further details.
Aroostook State Park, Presque Isle
. Good mountain views from this
lakeside park with numerous trails including one to the top of 1,200-foot
Quaggy Joe Mountain. The name is believed to be a corruption of the In-
dian name Quaquajo which, loosely translated, means “twin peaks.” The
north peak has views ranging from Canada to Katahdin. The south peak
sports several radio and television antennas. Fish for trout and swim, ca-
noe and boat in Echo Lake. Swimming beach, toilets, campground, bath-
house, picnic ground, boat launch ramp. Parking. Fee charged.
768-
8341.
Arnold Brook Lake, Presque Isle
. Located three miles from town on
the Spragueville Road, this 400-acre lake and surrounding wooded park
offers swimming, picnicing, nature trails and a boat launch ramp. Oper-
ated by the town of Presque Isle Recreation Department. Open daily May
through September. Office at 270 Maine Street, Presque Isle 04769.
764-2914.
Riverside Park, Presque Isle
. Just a few minutes walk from down-
town, this small, pocket park features a picnic area, playground and boat
ramp. Four-mile old railroad bed (paved) bicycle trail nearby. Office at
270 Maine Street, Presque Isle 04769.
764-2914.
Wildlife Refuges
A.E. Howell Wildlife Refuge, North Amity
. A 64-acre tract
along the Lycette Road devoted to wildlife management. Offers
5½ miles of hiking trails and an environmental group camping
area. Stocked trout ponds and picnic areas available. Refuge also fea-
tures a raptor and wildlife rehabilitation center. Open May through Octo-
ber, Tuesday through Saturday.
532-6880.
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, Limestone
. This sprawling
4,800-acre refuge was recently carved from the territory formerly occu-
pied by Loring Air Force Base. The built-up portions of the base are now
used for non-heavy industrial and commercial purposes while the former
