Getting Active in Houlton
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When you mention the state of Maine, most people immediately
think of "The Great Outdoors". Majestic
mountains, rugged coastline, expansive forests, clean lakes
- nature the way it was intended. Living in Houlton
gives you access to all that Maine has to offer and
everything is in your "back yard". Take a look at just
a few of the things our residents have available to them and
you will immediately know if Houlton is right for you.
Houlton Recreation Department
The Houlton Recreation Department is continuously active,
providing events for children and adults alike. Visit
the
Houlton Rec Department to see what they have to
offer.
Hiking
Hiking enthusiasts benefit from our central location in the
state. We are minutes from some of the best hiking
locations in the northeast. Just north of us is Mars
Hill Mountain. In the winter it is home to affordable
and accessible skiing, but in the summer you have an
opportunity for a quick hike with fantastic views of the
Southern Aroostook region. Not to mention the
fascinating landscape of wind turbines now functioning on
the mountain.
Also just minutes to our north is the
Aroostook State Park, Maine's 1st state park and home to
multiple activities including hiking, fishing, boating and
camping. The image below was taken from the South Peak
looking north.
Best known for being the northern terminus for the
Appalachian Trail and the highest peak in Maine - Mount
Katahdin, located in
Baxter
State Park, is just south of Houlton.
Golfing
Take advantage of any of the regions golf courses
including the Houlton
Community Golf Club. A list of all other Aroostook
county courses can be found
here.
Snowmobiling
Northern Maine is famous for it's extensive snowmobile
trail system.
Skating
Are you a skating or hockey fanatic? Houlton has
both an ice rink and roller rink to keep you going all year
'round.
Camping
If you're looking for local camping opportunities,
Houlton Maine and Western New Brunswick offer several
options.
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Gyms
Need to get fit and stay in shape? You can
find a local health club here.
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