Hike This Ancient Forest In Maine That’s Home To 300-Year-Old Trees
By Michelle|Published June 19, 2019
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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If you’ve been a reader for a long time, you’ll know how much we love the outdoors and nature. You might have even noticed how much we love history. Lucky for us Maine is full of it! From old houses to abandoned islands, those who love experiencing the past will find plenty to do here in Vacationland. And, if you’re willing to venture to The County you’ll even find a way to combine your love of both Maine nature and history.
You might hear a lot of people in Maine refer to "The County" as being in the middle of nowhere. And, let's be honest, they're mostly right.
But that doesn't mean it's not worth a visit. In fact, Aroostook County (as it's called officially) is one of the most beautifully wooded regions in the state.
It just might take you a few hours (or days) to get there!
But, if you're up for the adventure, The County is the only place in Maine where you'll find an old-growth forest like this one.
Elvis had a great time hanging out in the Cathedral of the Pines in northern Wisconsin with a couple of buddies. A long trek in the woods highlighted by some photography made for a fine morning.
The beauty of this area is unparalleled. In fact, author Henry David Thoreau took his canoe across the lake to reach Pillsbury Island. Given that these trees have been growing since the 1700s, it's fun to imagine him marveling at the them just like we did.
About six miles down the lake is "Ziegler Site." While smaller, this old-growth area is comprised of white pine covering about eight acres.
Sure, there's plenty to do in southern Maine. But given how rare forests like this can be, a visit to The County should be on your list.
Eagle Lake Old-Growth Forest Area might not have an actual address, but we if you’d like to find it just set your GPS for the Overlook Motel. Their address: 3232 Aroostook Road, Eagle Lake, ME 04739. And, to learn more about old-growth forest check out maine.gov. Their site has plenty of useful information for those wanting to understand more.
