Nordic Heritage Outdoor Center

09/12/2026

Join us for a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ!

When Northern Maine Community Trails began its next chapter last winter, we knew it would take a community to bring our vision to life. What we didn’t know was just how incredible that community would be!

Over the past several months, our amazing volunteers have contributed more than 5,000 hours to Northern Maine Community Trails. You’ve organized events, cleared trails, painted picnic tables, cleaned toiletes, welcomed visitors, maintained equipment, shared your expertise, solved problems, and jumped in wherever you were needed.

Every hour. Every helping hand. Every idea. Every volunteer has made a difference.

We want to celebrate YOU!

Join us for a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ!

Sunday, September 20, 2026
4:00–6:00 PM
Northern Maine Community Trails

No work. No projects. Just good food, great conversation, time with friends, and a chance to relax, swap stories, laugh a little, and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together.

Whether you’ve volunteered for a few hours or a few hundred, we hope you’ll join us!

Thank you for believing in this vision and for giving so generously of your time, talent, and heart. Most of all, thank you for helping create a place that will benefit our community for generations to come.

Please let us know if you’ll be able to attend by responding to [email protected] so we can make sure there’s plenty of food for everyone!

— The Northern Maine Community Trails Board of Directors

09/10/2026

Calling all dog lovers!

Join Northern Maine Community Trails on Sunday, October 25th from 1–4 PM for a FREE, fun-filled afternoon on the trails with your furry friend!

What to expect:
Guided hikes with rolling start times
Hikes & walks for all abilities
Stroller-friendly options
Senior-dog-friendly options
An on-site photographer to capture a portrait of you & your pup!

NMCT now allows dogs on more trails, so come learn the trails, enjoy the outdoors, and meet other dog-loving members of the community!

BONUS! Bring cash/Venmo to enter our Pup Raffle Basket!

Tag your hiking buddy and we’ll see you on the trails!

09/10/2026

Northern Maine Community Trails' Summer Challenge has come to an end!

Log sheets can be returned to the Welcome Center or a picture can be taken and emailed to [email protected]. All log sheets must be received by Thursday, Sept 10th.

The winning 2027 Family Membership will be drawn on Sept 20.

Thanks for participating!

09/09/2026

You may have noticed that Northern Maine Community Trails looks a little different these days—the tent has been removed for the season.

The good news? It will be back in the spring!

We are incredibly grateful to Pineland Farms and the Libra Foundation for donating the tent to NMCT. What a wonderful show of support for this community and the incredible effort that has come together to reopen this important venue.

When the tent goes back up next spring, it will once again be available to rent for graduation parties, class reunions, weddings, family reunions, etc.

Thank you to our volunteers who helped to take the tent down. The saying, "many hands make light work". is true! (We had a couple more that were camera shy.)

Interested in renting the tent? Check out our website: https://www.nmctrails.org/services-2

09/07/2026

What a day for biking in The County!

If there could be a perfect day for riding, August 30 was it! The sun was shining, there was a light breeze, and temperatures were in the low 70s — absolutely perfect conditions for the first-ever Crown of Maine Gravel!

Riders came from Massachusetts, southern Maine, and communities all across Aroostook County to experience some incredible gravel riding. With routes varying in distance, elevation, and technical sections, there was a little something for everyone.

A HUGE shoutout to Noah Rush-Mabry for envisioning this event and putting in the work to make it happen. What started as an idea turned into an amazing day on the bike.

Together, riders raised just over $1,300! All proceeds were donated to Northern Maine Community Trails.

Thank you to Noah, all of the volunteers who helped at the rehydration stations and sweeping, and most importantly, all of the bikers who came out and made the first Crown of Maine Gravel such a success.

It sounds like this may be the start of something special! Plans are already underway to make this an annual event, so mark your calendars for the last weekend in August.

***If you had a picture from the day, please share in the comments! The scenery was gorgeous!

09/05/2026

Sunday at NMCT!

Join Jocelyn for a Women's Walk on Sunday (9/6) at 2 pm. This walk is perfect for the person who wants to experience the trails and may be a little nervous about going alone. The pace is casual. The conversation light. The laughs many.

Pictures from last Sunday when the group was fortunate to have a member knowledgeable in the local fauna. (Bluebead lily)

09/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Northern Maine Community Trails will be hosting TAILS ON TRAILS!

This will be a great opportunity to discover the trails at NMCT with other dog lovers. There will be guided hikes on dog friendly trails, dog portraits and more.

Sunday, October 25, 2026
1–4 PM
Northern Maine Community Trails

More details coming soon.

09/04/2026

Help Us Name Our Community Trails & Outdoor Center!

Northern Maine Community Trails is working on a new name for the former Nordic Heritage Outdoor Center, and we think this is an important time to pause and take a fresh look at what this special place offers our community.

The facility and trail system have grown and evolved and we want a name that is welcoming, memorable and captures the spirit of the trails and the community that surrounds them.

We’d love your input!

In this 3 question survey, you’ll have an opportunity to weigh in on names, as well as share your own ideas and suggestions. We want to tap into the creative juices of our community and hear what names come to mind when you think about this place.

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A little about the process: This survey is one part of a larger branding effort for the facility and trails. We’re looking at how the name can create a strong and welcoming identity, helping us connect with more people through future marketing and outreach. Your feedback will be an important part of that conversation as the Northern Maine Community Trails Board works toward a final name.

So, have fun with it, think creatively, and let us know what you think!

Please complete before Sunday, Sept 6, 2026.

Help Us Name Our Community Center! The board of Northern Maine Community Trails is working on a new name for the former Nordic Heritage Outdoor Center, and we think this is an important time to pause and take a fresh look at what this special place offers our community. The facility and trail system...

09/03/2026

The Northern Maine Community Trails Summer Challenge is coming to an end!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Summer Challenge and spent time exploring the trails at NMCT! We hope you enjoyed getting outside, discovering new trails, and making the most of summer.

Please submit your tracked trail hours by September 7. The forms can be left at the Welcome Center (through the slot) or a picture can be emailed to [email protected] by

And don’t forget: we’ll be holding a drawing for a 2027 NMCT Family Membership! Once your form is received, all participants will receive an email with details about a celebratory BBQ, where we’ll celebrate your accomplishments and draw our lucky winner.

Thank you again for making this summer a great one on the trails! It was so nice to be back!



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09/02/2026

BIG NEWS for Northern Maine Community Trails!

We're thrilled to announce a $25,000 gift from the Logan P. Graves Foundation to help secure 750+ acres and 35+ miles of trails right here in Presque Isle.

This isn't just about trails. It's about giving the next generation of Northern Mainers a place to ride a bike, learn to ski and fall in love with the outdoors.

“The Logan P. Graves Foundation was created to honor the memory of our son Logan through a special commitment to children and the communities of Northern Maine,” said Lynne and Bob Graves. “We believe preserving these trails is an investment in the health, happiness and future of our children and their families, giving them a place to explore the outdoors, challenge themselves and create memories together for generations to come.”

Every gift helps us pay down our loan on this incredible property and keep it open for kids and families for generations to come.

Want to help keep this land in community hands? Learn more or give at nmctrails.org