Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
Situated on 4,700 acres of very varied habitat types, a very diverse cross-section of wildlife can be found on the refuge.
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Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Details
Located on the former Loring AFB in Aroostook County, Maine, Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1998. Situated on 4,700 acres of very varied habitat types, a very diverse cross-section of wildlife can be found on the refuge. Along with black and wood ducks, deer and moose can be regularly spotted feeding along stream banks. Snowshoe hares, minks, and river otters have also taken up residence on the refuge. Wildlife viewing, birding, and photography are popular activities on the refuge, as are snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Hunting and fishing on the refuge are not permitted at this time.
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Nearby Parks Around Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
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6.9 mi away
Bangor & Aroostook Trail
Like many of Maine's railroads made popular by the shipping of timber and farm products, the now Bangor and Aroostook Trail is all that is left of a once-busy route.
8.6 mi away
Saint John Valley Scenic Byway
A 92-mile route along the northern border of Maine and through the St. John Valley, which is rich with Maine's Acadian heritage and culture
17.1 mi away
Aroostook Valley Trail
Once the former Aroostook Valley Railroad running from Washburn to Presque Isle, the Aroostook Valley Trail is now 28 miles of backcountry woods and fields.
23.1 mi away
Quaggy Joe Mountain
A 2.3-mile network of easy and moderate hikes.
23.4 mi away
Aroostook State Park
Totaling 898 acres in Maine's North Woods, Aroostook has the honor of being the state's first state park.
