Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 8 : Spring 2011 | Page 81
in the fire. Fortunately,
Jen had begun scanning
the collection of photos
the prior summer so some
can be reproduced.
Work on the new
lodge began right away
with the help of many local
friends. The new lodge
opened for business in July
2009. Keeping with the
traditional look, the new
lodge was built with local,
hand-hewn logs.
Since
taking
ownership of the camps,
Jen has begun renovations
on several of the cabins.
For many years the camps
were utilized by hunters in
search of deer, bear, and
moose as well as fishermen
taking
advantage
of
the many lakes within
“striking” distance.
As
many
in
Aroostook
County can attest, the deer
population has declined
drastically over the years
and in turn so have the
number of hunters. The
camps are still busy,
especially in the early summer and
fall with fishermen looking for
their big catch. Jen has seen an
increase in the amount of families
that are visiting the camps to take
advantage of the hiking trails,
animal watching, and multitude of
lakes to canoe and kayak. Wanting
to increase that trend, Jen is looking
to expand and market to families for
reunions, class reunions, weddings
as well as businesses for company
retreats.
There are a total of nine
guest cabins: Pushineer, Upper,
Togue, Gardner, Galilee, Denny,
the Little Cabins, and the Island.
The cabins overlook Island Pond
with the Main Lodge and Togue
cabin located at the water’s edge.
Along with comfortable
accommodations
and
friendly
atmosphere,
guests are given access
to camp canoes that are
located at all the area
ponds and lakes. Guests
can also choose between
bringing their own food
and fending for themselves
or purchasing a meal
plan which includes three
hearty homemade meals
guaranteed to keep you
satisfied!
Red River Camps
has had visitors from all
over the world. Bath Iron
Works, Bank of Ireland
and the German National
Frisbee Team can be
counted among the many
guests. The grandson of
an earlier owner, Herschel
Currie, pays a visit every
year. The University of
Farmington
Research
Climatological
Studies
Group stays once or twice
a year to conduct research
in the pristine local area.
The
Deboullie
Lakes region and Red River Camps
in the Northern Maine Woods are
two of the best assets in Aroostook
County, in my humble opinion.
There is no better place to relax
and enjoy the true meaning of “The
Way Life Should Be”. Although
I would love to keep this area all
to myself, I can’t help but wanting
to tell everyone what a wonderful
place we have right in our back yar