These Backroads Are Beautiful—and Almost Always Forgotten
Aroostook County, Maine has tons of backroads. Some are in great shape with beautiful views along the way. Others are full of potholes and hard to drive on.
The good backroads have views of the horizon with skies, mountains, woods, lakes, fields, wildlife and the landscape.
Sometimes we take for granted the sights because we’re in a hurry trying to get somewhere and we’ve driven the roads so many times we forget to enjoy it.
These roads are important for their beauty, and also are the things that connect the rural communities.
Here are 3 Beautiful Backroads in Aroostook County that We Sometimes Forget or Take for Granted.
Fort Fairfield Road
Fort Fairfield Road a backroads to visitors, but a main road for locals. It connects Presque Isle to Fort Fairfield.
Along the way, the road passes the Presque Isle Country Club, Quoggy Jo Ski Center and the Nordic Heritage Center - three landmarks in the area.
The views are stunning as you wind up, down and around the many turns along the route. It’s well maintained and the traffic flows in both directions.
Fort Fairfield Road is a backroad used a lot, but its beauty can sometimes be forgotten.
Parkhurst Siding Road
Parkhurst Siding Road travels along the Aroostook River with incredible views of the waterway, islands, trees and vast fields.
It’s one of the early roads in Presque Isle and is used as a backroad to head to Caribou and other destinations.
It runs parallel to Route 1 and connects with Fort Fairfield Road in Presque Isle. Locals travel on the road every day and know the convenience.
The stunning views on the backroad are sometimes taken for granted as we go about our busy days.
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Route 2A
Route 2A is known for being haunted. The song “A Tombstone Every Mile” was written about the backroad.
The road is narrow and curves through the countryside. Logging trucks abound and weather can make travel challenging.
Route 2A also has breathtaking scenery with lush woods, fields, farm houses and country living.
It's runs side-by-side with I-95 and is a nice alternative way to go. It offers a unique view of Aroostook County that is often overlooked.
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Some Backroads are Main Roads
Backroads in northern Maine are so often the main roads. It’s easy to forget how beautiful it is is along these routes.
Take the time to appreciate the natural wonder of the County on some of the best backroads in Maine.
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