When Tracy Babin of Caribou began looking for a winter sport that her entire family could be involved with, she immediately thought of dog sledding. Two years later she and her daughter Chantelle, 15, are gearing up for their second race.
We are experiencing a very indecisive Mother Nature. At the beginning of the week we had temps well below zero and as I type this report it is close to 40 degrees and rain throughout the County.
There are dozens of valid reasons for Aroostook anglers to tie flies. Regardless of age, kids, women and men can learn how to cobble together hooks, feathers, fur, floss and other materials to create an insect imitation that will fool a hungry fish.
Whomever is doing the snow dance, you can stop at any time for the next few days.
The forecast for Thursday and Friday is now looking at another storm, unlike this past storm this one will have some moisture in it which will help with putting some meat to the snow.
Contending with the recent miserable, bitter cold weather, I got thinking about some of my favorite things.
With the cold weather and The County picking up anywhere from 3-8 inches of fresh snow on Monday the clubs are doing a tremendous job on keeping the trails in very good condition.
When a safe layer of ice allows, ”hard water” anglers can fish for smelt.
Reports from clubs are that the fields in places are still a little thin but every flake is helping. Reminder that it is highly recommended that you do stay on the marked trails.
Though the event is still a couple of months away, organizers for the Aroostook County Sled Run are already encouraging local riders to join them in supporting Relay for Life.
