Undiscovered Maine

Itinerary Note

Note – we put some scheduled times in here just to give you some ideas. You can pick and choose what you want to do. Be sure to look at when they are open and if there are any COVID restrictions. In fact, it would probably be a good idea to call any that you plan to visit just to be on the safe side.

Morning:

8:00 am: Start your day with a delicious breakfast at The Brookside Inn

2277 US-2, Smyrna, ME 04780 | (207) 757-8456

Open for breakfast, lunch, and supper, Saturday – Thursday , 7:00 am – 7:00 pm and Friday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

[Travel Time to Houlton Power Sports: 13 minutes]

9:15 am: Head to Houlton Power Sports for ATV rentals

381 North St, Houlton, ME 04730 | (207) 532-4381

Rent your preferred ATVs and enjoy the trails! Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.

[Travel Time to the trail: 0 minutes]

10:00 am: Head across the road and begin North on the Southern Bangor and Aroostook Trail.

Drive past the Blue Moose Lodge on the way and when you turn around (on the way back) stop at the Blue Moose Lodge to grab lunch! “Largely gravel, and in some places wide enough to accommodate logging trucks (use caution), it connects the small communities of Monticello, Bridgewater, and Mars Hill to bigger towns like Presque Isle and Houlton. Paralleling Route 1, this is an old train corridor that once took the timber and potatoes of The County to mills and markets in the south, and it wends its way through farmlands, woods, and wetlands, making for good wildlife viewing.”

[Travel Time to The Blue Moose Lodge: Varies]

Hotel Recommendations

The Brookside Inn: 2277 US-2, Smyrna, ME 04780

• Located right off Interstate 95; only 11 miles from Houlton!

Packing Checklist

The weather in Maine can be unpredictable. Therefore, here are some ideas to be prepared. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers, Maine is very casual, so you probably will not find any restaurants that require formal attire.

Spring/Summer/Fall: clothes, comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes for walking, sun hat, sunscreen, sweater or jacket, insect repellent, toiletries, and phone/camera

Winter: clothes (layers), ski pants highly recommended, winter boots, jacket, hats, scarves, gloves, warm socks, toiletries, and phone/camera. Please pack a helmet if you are participating in snowmobiling, skiing, or snowboarding.

Fun Facts

Did you know…

• “Aroostook is named for the Indian word meaning ‘beautiful river.’”
• Consists of 2 cities, 53 towns, 9 plantations, and 112 unorganized townships.
• 89% of the area is forest, 1% is water, and 10% is farmland.
• The County is known for growing broccoli, hay, and potatoes.
• Aroostook County is the largest County East of the Mississippi.
• The County was part of the Underground Railroad.
• There are two Indian reservations: the Houlton band of the Maliseet Indians reservation in Houlton and Aroostook County band of Mi’kmaq Indians reservation in Presque Isle.
• The economy is based on forest-related industries and agriculture.
• Average summer temperatures are in the mid 70s, while average winter temperatures can be below 0 Fahrenheit. Average snowfall is well above 100 inches.