{"id":2753,"date":"2016-04-10T21:56:41","date_gmt":"2016-04-10T21:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=2753"},"modified":"2024-01-06T11:09:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T16:09:57","slug":"presque-isle-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/central-aroostook\/presque-isle\/presque-isle-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Presque Isle Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Biking<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traillink.com\/trail\/aroostook-valley-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroostook Valley Trail<\/a><\/strong> <em>Presque Isle and New Sweden, ME<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cIn the far northeast reaches of Maine, the Aroostook Valley Trail runs atop the bed of Aroostook County\u2019s only electric railroad, a line once used to transport passengers to school and work; Presque Isle to New Sweden.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nordicheritagecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nordic Heritage Center<\/a><\/strong><em> 450 Fort Fairfield Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Nordic Heritage Center has an amazing trail system for hiking and biking, with a focus on people of all ages being able to experience the outdoors.<br \/>\n<strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8073 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Activities-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Presque Isle Activities\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Activities-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Activities-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Activities-317x179.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Activities-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Activities-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Activities.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exploremaine.org\/bike\/aroostook\/potatocountry.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Potato Country Bike Loops<\/a><\/strong> <em>Riverside Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;These exhilarating rides take cyclists through the heart of this beautiful, rural landscape with stops along the way to learn about Aroostook County.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traillink.com\/trail\/southern-bangor-and-aroostook-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southern Bangor &amp; Aroostook Trail<\/a><\/strong> <em>Presque Isle and Houlton, ME&nbsp;<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The 37-mile trail runs mostly through farmland and occasionally goes into forests and wetlands. It is part of a 1,200-mile network of thoroughfares for ATVs in the county, the largest east of the Mississippi River.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Camping<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/cgi-bin\/online\/doc\/parksearch\/details.pl?park_id=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroostook State Park<\/a><\/strong> <em>87 State Park Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 768-8341<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This became Maine&#8217;s first state park in 1939 after interested citizens of Presque Isle donated 100 acres of land to the State of Maine. Today, the park has almost 800 acres and offers activities such as camping, canoeing, hiking, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrcm.org\/explore-maine-map\/scopan-public-reserved-land\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scopan Public Reserved Land<\/a><\/strong> <em>Township 11, Range 4, between Presque Isle and Ashland, ME | (207) 622-3101<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;The Scopan Unit contains some of the most rugged terrain in Aroostook County, including 1,400-foot high Scopan Mountain. From Scopan Mountain hikers can view Katahdin and Alder Lake, and can enjoy seasonal waterfalls.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Events<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crown of Maine Balloon Fest<\/a><\/strong> <em>Northern Maine Fairgrounds, 84 Mechanic St, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual event the weekend before Labor Day weekend. It offers a weekend of hot air balloons, kids events, and other family-friendly fun. This event celebrates 1978, the Double Eagle II launching from Presque Isle and making the first successful crossing of the Atlantic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/northernmainefairgrounds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Freedom Festival<\/a><\/strong> <em>Northern Maine Fairgrounds, 84 Mechanic St, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A 3-day event during the 4th of July weekend with an Independence Day celebration, monster truck throwdown, live music, family and kids games, animals, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/northernmainefairgrounds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northern Maine Agricultural Fair<\/a><\/strong> <em>Northern Maine Fairgrounds, 84 Mechanic St, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A 6-day event at the end of June &#8211; early July with events including truck and tractor pulling, demolition derby, harness racing, car show, lumberjack roundup, livestock competitions, and fireworks!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8074 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Hot-Air-Balloons-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Air Balloons in Presque Isle\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Hot-Air-Balloons-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Hot-Air-Balloons-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Hot-Air-Balloons-317x179.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Hot-Air-Balloons-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Hot-Air-Balloons-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Presque-Isle-Hot-Air-Balloons.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Farms<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aroostookfarm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroostook Farm<\/a><\/strong> <em>59 Houlton Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 762-8281<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This farm is the center for agricultural research and development for Maine&#8217;s potato industry with research and outreach programs taking place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crownfarms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crown Farms<\/a><\/strong> <em>57 Ginn Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 473-7172<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Crown Farms specializes primarily in seed potato production and its mission is to bring forward the best varieties of potatoes possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pifarmersmarket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Presque Isle Farmer&#8217;s Market<\/a><\/strong> <em>Riverside Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This farmer&#8217;s market takes place every Saturday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Aroostook Center Mall and offers a great variety of fresh products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smithsfarm.com\/our-produce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smiths Farm<\/a><\/strong> <em>99 Fort Fairfield Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769| (207) 473-7172<\/em><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8080 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIfarm-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Farm in Presque Isle\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIfarm-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIfarm-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIfarm-317x179.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIfarm-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIfarm-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIfarm.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The largest broccoli grower on the east coast!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Fishing\/Hunting<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aroostook-sportsman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aroostook Sportsman Association<\/strong><\/a> 360 Parsons Rd, (PO Box 375) Presque Isle, ME. 04769\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Mission: Promoting wildlife conservation and scientific wildlife management practices. Preserving our hunting heritage through educating future sportsmen and sportswomen about the importance of wildlife and their habitats. Dedicated to furthering the local interest in hunting, fishing, field sports and more.&#8221; The website shows events, sportsmen training and youth adventure camps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Golf<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.picountryclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Presque Isle Country Club<\/a> <\/strong><em>35 Parkhurst Siding Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769| <span role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Call Phone Number (207) 764-0430\">(207) 764-0430<\/span><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>18 hole course with tournaments, a pro shop, and restaurant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Hiking<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traillink.com\/trail\/aroostook-valley-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroostook Valley Trail<\/a><\/strong> <em>Presque Isle and New Sweden, ME<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A 28.8-mile trail that is part of the Interconnected Trail System, and allows for ATVs, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, walking, and cross country skiing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/nordicheritagecenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nordic Heritage Center<\/a><\/strong><em> 450 Fort Fairfield Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Nordic Heritage Center has an amazing trail system for hiking and biking, with a focus on people of all ages being able to experience the outdoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traillink.com\/trail\/presque-isle-bicycle-and-pedestrian-walkway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Presque Isle Bicycle and Pedestrian Walkway<\/a><\/strong> <em>Riverside Dr and Green Hill Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8081 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhiking-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Foggy river in Presque Isle\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhiking-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhiking-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhiking-317x179.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhiking-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhiking-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhiking.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>1.5-mile walkway along the former Canadian Pacific Railway. Along the trail, there are picnic areas, a ball field, tennis courts, and a playground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/aroostook-state-park-hiking-trails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quaggy Jo Mountain<\/a><\/strong> <em>87 State Park Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 768-8341<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>2.8 miles of easy, moderate, and advanced trails on dirt, gravel, and rocky paths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/scopan-mountain-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scopan Mountain<\/a><\/strong> <em>Township 11, Range 4, between Presque Isle and Ashland, ME | (207) 435-7963 ext. 209<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cSome of the trail experiences include a seasonal waterfall, views of Mt. Katahdin, views of Alder Lake and the surrounding farm country, a wetland frequented by moose and waterfowl, managed multiple-use forests and several old-growth hemlock.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/bangordailynews.com\/2017\/10\/10\/act-out\/1-minute-hike-scopan-mountain-near-presque-isle-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take a look at this nice video of the trail.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Historic<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheJamesSchool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The James School<\/a><\/strong> <em>125 Niles Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This one-room schoolhouse was built in 1917 and used until 1948. It is now a museum with much of the original tin wall covering, school desks, instruction books, and bell still in place. The school is now also used for picnics, meetings, weddings, family gatherings, and educational activities.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8082 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhistoric-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial View of Presque Isle\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhistoric-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhistoric-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhistoric-317x179.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhistoric-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhistoric-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIhistoric.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Ice Skating<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirec.org\/programs\/youth-programs\/public-skate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Forum<\/a> <\/strong><em>84 Mechanic St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 |&nbsp;(207) 764-0491<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Check out their website to verify when they are open for public skating!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Rainy Day Activities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bradentheater.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Braden Theater<\/a><\/strong> <em>408 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 768-5500&nbsp;<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe Braden Theater has been a centerpiece to downtown Presque Isle since 1950. After sitting vacant for nearly 15 years, the theater was reopened on March 1, 2008, under the new management of Dow Theater Company.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pirec.org\/facilities-and-parks\/the-forum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Forum<\/a><\/strong> <em>84 Mechanic St, Presque Isle, ME 04769| (207) 764-0491<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Multi-use event facility that provides the area with a variety of shows and events. The space is used as an ice arena during the winter with ice skating and hockey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umpi.edu\/gentile-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gentile Hall<\/a><\/strong> <em>181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 768-9772<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Part of the University of Presque Isle, this building is open to the public and features a multipurpose court, fitness center, pool, elevated track, and climbing wall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Northern-Lanes-Bowling-Alley-284281338380647\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northern Lanes Bowling<\/a><\/strong> <em>510 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 764-1532<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>12 lanes of candlepin bowling for the public, parties, and leagues plus drinks and snacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Skiing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/parks\/trail_activities\/aroostook_trail_conditions.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroostook State Park<\/a><\/strong><em><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>87 State Park Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This state park has 15 miles of ski trails, 6 miles of snowshoe trails, as well as sliding, ice skating, winter camping, and a warming hut.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Waterfront: Beaches, Swimming, Boating, Fishing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/ifw\/docs\/lake-survey-maps\/aroostook\/arnold_brook_lake.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arnold Brook Lake and Recreation Area<\/a><\/strong> <em>Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Man-made lake great for trout fishing and small craft boating. There is also a nice picnic area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmaine.com\/things-to-do\/parks-recreation-areas\/aroostook-state-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroostook State Park<\/a><\/strong> <em>87 State Park Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Great for great camping, hiking, swimming, and fishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8083 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIwaterfront-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Water Activities in Presque Isle\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIwaterfront-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIwaterfront-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIwaterfront-317x179.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIwaterfront-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIwaterfront-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/PIwaterfront.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/presque-isle\/\">Return to Presque Isle Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biking Aroostook Valley Trail Presque Isle and New Sweden, ME \u201cIn the far northeast reaches of Maine, the Aroostook Valley Trail runs atop the bed of Aroostook County\u2019s only electric railroad, a line once used to transport passengers to school and work; Presque Isle to New Sweden.\u201d Nordic Heritage Center 450 Fort Fairfield Rd, Presque [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1814,"featured_media":0,"parent":1746,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2753","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Activities in Presque Isle - Undiscovered Maine - University of Maine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out our activities in Presque Isle page to begin planning your trip! 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