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March 2015 March 17 Ever ice fished before? Ever wanted to ice fish? Here’s your chance! Madawaska Lake will be

our destination for the day. Transportation, Ice traps, bait, auger and lake side lunch around camp

fire are all included with fee. Participants are encouraged to bring folding lawn chairs, warm

clothes and a blanket. Depart from the Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center at 9am and

return by 3pm. FEE: $25.00 which includes one day license for adults between the age of 18-69,

or $20.00 fee includes lifetime license for fishing for anyone over the age of 70.(fees reflects Maine

resident status). Copy of driver’s license or Maine ID at time of registration to procure license.

Inclement weather date of Wednesday, March 18, 2015.*

March 20-22 We’ve all seen perfectly manicured ski trails, right? You know the ones, they have perfect tracks to

put your skis in, and then that pretty corduroy snow that is always adjacent to it; but have you

experienced the thrill of blazing your own trail? Join us for a two-night trip into Katahdin Lake

Wilderness Cabins in Baxter State Park. Participants will be provided a complete gear list upon

registration. Don’t think you own the necessary gear, no worries; we’ve got skis and adjustable

trekking poles. Trip will be supported by snowmobile and tote sled making the approach less

arduous (There will be a 9-mile ski the first day and 6-mile ski the last day). Participants will be

required to carry a day pack that contains necessary items to keep your body hydrated and

nourished as well as first aid kit, headlamp, spare hat/gloves and warm jacket for when you stop.

Saturday morning we will rise bright and early and ski to Chimney Pond, a 13-mile round trip ski)

Trip will depart at 8am & return to the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center by 5pm. Program is restricted to participants in excellent shape and have had prior skiing experience. FEE:

$175.00 which includes ski, rentals & trekking poles, it also includes cabin lodging all meals

excluding lunch on the way there. Participants will be responsible for their own snacks.*

March 24 Caribou is fortunate to have numerous places to recreate, one of them being the Caribou High

School Ski Trails! Let’s hit the trails, join us for a snowshoeing adventure on some of the most

beautiful trails in Caribou. Not only are these trails for skiing, but they are also home to some

excellent snowshoe trails! The snowshoe trails parallel a stream making it a picturesque outing.

What better way is there to cap a day off like this, how about a hot dog roast over an open fire at the

warming hut adjacent to the snowshoe trails? FEE: $20.00 which includes snowshoe rentals,

trekking poles, hot dog roast and guided instruction. Trip will depart from the Caribou Wellness

& Recreation Center at 10am where participants will be outfitted with equipment, return by

3pm. Proper clothing footwear is highly recommended. Inclement weather date is Wednesday,

March 25, 2015.*

March 27-29 Spider Lake being one of our more popular overnight fall destinations, why not give it a late winter

try? That’s what we thought and here are the details. Trip will depart from the Caribou

Wellness & Recreation Center, Friday at 9am, participants will arrive at Maccanamac Camps

on Spider Lake and spend the balance of the day ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, or

simply relaxing and enjoying the comradely of company in a nice warm cabin. Don’t have skis,

snowshoes, or ice fishing equipment, let us take care of those details for you. FEE: $150.00 which

includes fishing license, food, lodging, transportation, and all necessary equipment. A detailed

itinerary will be provided to all who register for event. Trip will return to the Caribou Wellness

Center by 4pm, March 29, 2015. Copy of driver’s license or Maine ID at time of registration to

procure license.*

(April on Back)

* All outings must have a minimum of 6 participants within (2) weeks of the actual program, if by the deadline the

minimum required of participants is met, the registration will remain open. Absolutely no refunds within 48 hours of

scheduled trip. There will be a 50% penalty for any cancellations made within two weeks and up to 48 hours of the

scheduled trip.

March 31 And this is no April fool’s joke! You’re never too old to give cross country skiing a try….Cross

Country skiing is a popular outdoor activity past time. One year ago the Caribou Wellness &

Recreation Center partnered with Wendy Bossie to help display this part of our history. While

completing a follow up article to the display it was brought to our attention that area resident who

have not had the opportunity to cross country ski in some time would love to give it a try again.

Now that you know the reasoning behind this offering, let’s talk about the details….Caribou

County Club is not only home to some great golf holes, but it is also home to some outstanding

Nordic Ski Trails as well. These trails boast a wilderness experience right in our backyard; rabbits

and song birds make these trails a unique Aroostook County experience. Trip will depart from

the Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center at 10am, where participants will be outfitted with

cross country skis, boots, and poles, return by 3pm. Proper attire is a must. Trip will include a

hot bowl of chowder and finger sandwiches on the trail. Rekindle your childhood winter memories

around a fire in the woods. FEE: $20.00 which includes equipment, transportation and lunch.

Inclement weather date is Wednesday, April 1, 2015.*

April 2015 April 7 Who doesn’t love the sweet smells of maple syrup as it’s being evaporated off during the process

of making maple syrup. Warm days and cools night are the perfect ingredient for making that

delicacy that we love to pour over pancakes, waffles and french toast. Maple syrup production has

come a long ways from the days of horses crisscrossing the maple syrup trees and “syrupers”

pouring the maple sap into a large collection devise. Travel with us and learn about the new

techniques being used to collect sap and turning into syrup. Though Aroostook County is not

nearly as famous as Vermont is in the production of syrup, we can lay claim to several significant

syrup producers’ right in our backyards. Trip will depart from the Caribou Wellness and

recreation Center at 9:30am and return by 3:30pm. Trip will include a visit to two maple syrup

producers with a sit down lunch in between. FEE: $30.00 which includes transportation and sit

down lunch. Inclement weather date is Thursday, April 9, 2015.*

April 14 Ever given much thought to how animals survive our long winters? Today will focus on this topic.

Join us as we travel with Wildlife Biologist Rich Hoppe from the Maine Department of Inland

Fisheries and Wildlife to some area deer yards. Participants will learn what it takes to manage

such a delicate species. The afternoon we’ll visit an area greenhouse and invigorate our souls for

the warm weather ahead and learn the tips and tricks from the pros about what it takes to get the

upper hand advantage over our neighbor’s flowers and garden for the summer. Participants will be

able to get their hands dirty by designing and planting their own outdoor flower pot. Later in the

spring when the threat of frost has past, participants will be able to go back on their own and pick

up their flower pot. Trip will depart from the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center at

8:30am and return by 4:00pm. FEE: $30.00 which includes a sit down lunch, outdoor planter and

transportation. Inclement weather date is Thursday, April 16, 2015.*