Greater Fort Kent
Winterville Plantation to the town of Allagash
and North East to St. Agatha
The summer is a great time to experience the
Greater Fort Kent region. Recreation is abundant,
historical sites reopen for the season, and celebrations
take place. If you’re looking for an exciting trip this
summer but want to stay close to home and keep
costs down than the Greater Fort Kent Area will
surely be the place you will want to visit.
The St. John Valley is rich in culture and
history. Almost every town has its own historical
society and museum and it’s amazing the information
that can be obtained from these areas. Some key
spots that should be visited while in the area are the
Fort Kent Blockhouse and Acadian Archives. The
Wesget Si Pu Pow Wow during 4th of July weekend
will be a unique experience un like any other. If you
are unable to visit that weekend then stop in to their
on Native American’s culture and lifestyles. Also
the Allagash, Frenchville, Fort Kent, and St. Francis
Historical Society’s will prove to be interesting
visits and will cover the logging and railroad history
among other points of interest. There are also
Veterans memorials in St. Francis, Fort Kent, and
Soldier Pond that may intrigue individuals interested
in our area’s local heroes.
Those people who may be more interested in
outdoor recreation can enjoy camping and canoeing
trips down the Fish, Allagash, and St. John Rivers.
All of these trips offer unique experience and are sure
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