Are you
going upta
camp?
by Central Aroostook
Chamber of Commerce
Are you going upta camp? Then you are
either from Aroostook County or have been
living here long enough to understand.
Summer is so long anticipated that each
spare moment people can be at their cottage,
using their boat, wetting a line or just
relaxing outdoors is precious.
Camp may only be 10 minutes away from
home but it is still a different world.
The best thing about summer in this area
is that we really get to enjoy it. Rarely
is it too hot or humid to be unable to go
about your regular daily tasks. Working in
the agricultural, landscaping, forestry or
outdoor construction fields requires lots of
water to drink, but that is healthy.
Summer is the best time for socializing with
your family, friends, and neighbors because
everyone likes to be outdoors; at community
events, walking, biking, running, wo rking in
their gardens and on their lawns. I often hear
people comment at some of the community
events that they hadn’t seen a neighbor since
the same event last year! A lot of catching
up is done. Instead of rushing from one air-
conditioned space to another, we stroll along
soaking up the heat and Vitamin D. We can
always add layers of clothing to stay warm in
the winter and it is nice to be warm but not
leaking, as they say in the Caribbean when
the summer arrives.
Summer is filled by at least one community
event every weekend. In Presque Isle or
Caribou, each Thursday provides an outdoor
concert or performance.
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