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Aroostook State Park

State park in Aroostook County, Maine

Summary

State park in Aroostook County, Maine

Field	Value
name	Aroostook State Park
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map	USA Maine
map_caption	Location in Maine
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relief	1
label	Aroostook State Park
location	Presque Isle, Maine, United States
coordinates
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area	898 acre
elevation	978 ft
established	1938
administrator	Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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Aroostook State Park is public recreation area within the southern municipal boundary of the city of Presque Isle in Aroostook County, Maine. The state park's 898 acre encompass Quaggy Jo Mountain and sit adjacent to Echo Lake. "Quaggy Jo" is an altered version of the mountain's Native American name, "Qua Qua Jo", which means "twin-peaked."

The park is off U.S. Route 1 on the south side of Presque Isle. The similarly named Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge is some 30 mi to the north.

History

The park was formed in 1938 as the first of Maine's state parks three years after the creation of the Maine State Park Commission. It was formed through the donation of 100 acre of land by business persons from the Presque Isle Merchants Association. The park's first ski runs were built by a 35-member crew from the Works Progress Administration. In 2009, the park was expanded with the addition of 145.6 acre, which cost the Department of Conservation $60,000.

Wildlife

While the park's forest provides a home for black bear and moose, smaller species such as foxes, squirrels, and chipmunks are more commonly seen by visitors. The forest's mix of hardwood trees and cold-tolerant softwoods typical of northern Maine includes various species of ash, maple, and birch, as well as hophornbeam, quaking aspen, American beech, and balsam fir. Common birds include hawks, owls, and woodpeckers. Brook trout are found in Echo Lake.

Activities and amenities

The park offers a 30-site campground and trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Swimming, fishing, and canoeing are offered on Echo Lake.

References

"Aroostook State Park". Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
(September 2016). "Outdoors in Maine: State Parks, Public Lands, and Historic Sites". Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
(2016). "Aroostook State Park Guide & Map". Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Finan, Kelly. "Aroostook State Park: Quaggy Joe". Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Lynds, Jen. (September 15, 2010). "Land to be added to state park in PI". Bangor Daily News.

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