Our field school in Masardis, Maine is 40 minutes (30 miles) west of Presque Isle and 2.5 hours (140 miles) north of Bangor.

Travel Information – Car:

You can get directions to Masardis from Google Maps by clicking here and entering your starting point.

Local Driving Directions:

Local driving direction and arrival times are located on our local driving directions page.

Travel Information – Plane:

• Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) in Presque Isle is 30 miles away. There are daily flights between Presque Isle and Newark, NJ (Newark Liberty International Airport – EWR) provided by United Airlines. NOTE: In September, 2024 United will no longer fly to PQI. Beginning September 5th, 2024, JetBlue will take over this route with daily flights to Boston.
• Bangor International Airport (BGR) is 145 miles away. If flying into Bangor, you can take Cyr Bus Lines to Presque Isle from theConcord Trailways bus station located directly across from the airport.
• Porland Jetport (PWM) is 260 miles away.
• Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is 365 miles away. For those arriving internationally to Boston, taking the bus to Presque Isle is the most economical way to get here.

Travel Information – Bus:

• Presque Isle is served by Cyr Bus Lines, which has daily bus service to northern Maine from Bangor.
• For those coming from Boston or points south, take the Concord Coach to Bangor, then get on the Cyr Bus Lines to Presque Isle. Bangor is also served by Greyhound. Please note that there are two bus stations in Bangor: the Greyhound station downtown and the Concord Trailways bus station on Union Street near the airport. You can catch the Cyr bus to Presque Isle from either of these stations.

Airport And Bus Station Pickup:

• Aroostook Limousines can pick you up at either the airport or bus station in Presque Isle and drop you at the field school. This is the outfit that drops off lost airline luggage and have been out to the field school numerous times. If you’re interested in this service, please schedule well in advance. Contact Darick Williams by phone at 207-551-7788 or by email at darick.c.williams@gmail.com to schedule. The fare is $125, but you should confirm that this has not changed before booking.

Accomodations In Presque Isle (30 Miles)

• Northeastland Hotel
• Hampton Inn – Presque Isle
• Sure Stay Hotel by Best Western
• Aroostook Hospitality Inn. Located in Washburn, 4 miles from Presque Isle.
• Northern Lights Motel
• Neil E. Michaud Campground
•  There are also several properties available via Air BNB and the usual suspects of online booking.

LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS IN MASARDIS AND ASHLAND

• Blackwater Outfitters And Cabin Rentals – (207) 540-4101. Our friends Dick and Melanie Cullins operate Blackwater Outfitters, where you can rent a small cabin with a full kitchen and bathroom for a very reasonable rate. They’re located 5 miles down the road. Wifi friendly.
• Another option are the beautiful cabins on the river at Moose Island, also run by Blackwater Outfitters.
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Country Wood Cabins – 207-227-5213. Located in Ashland, about 8 miles from the field school.
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Merchant Camps & Lodge – 603-313-7504. Located in Garfield, about 6 miles from the field school.

RV SITES IN MASARDIS

• Route 11 RV Sites – Call or text (207) 227-9243. Near St. Croix Stream in Masardis, they offer RV hookups with water, electric and a dump station.

ACCOMODATIONS IN PORTAGE LAKE (18 Miles)

• Dean’s Motor Lodge – (207) 435-3701. 18 miles from the field school, Dean’s is a small hotel with an attached restaurant and bar. Wifi friendly.

HOT SHOWERS IN PORTAGE LAKE (18 MILES)

• Dean’s Motor Lodge – (207) 435-3701. 18 miles from the field school, Dean’s is a small hotel with an attached restaurant and bar. Wifi friendly.

HOT SHOWERS IN PRESQUE ISLE (30 Miles)

• Nordic Heritage Center – A few miles from Presque Isle, has a lodge with showers. Yearly membership for $35.
• Gentile Hall – On the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. Showers, 25 yard pool, gym, indoor track, climbing wall. Daily fee.
• Presque Isle Health And Wellness Center – Showers, Pool, Gym. Daily fee.
• Neil E. Michaud Campground – Showers.

GROCERIES NEAR THE FIELD SCHOOL

• Ashland Food Mart – Small-town grocery store about 8 miles from the field school. There are multiple grocery stores in Presque Isle.

RESTAURANTS AND TAKEOUT FOOD NEAR THE FIELD SCHOOL

• Mama Lou’s – Takeout burgers and pizza in downtown Masardis.
• Old Post Cafe – New sit-down restaurant located in Ashland next door to the One Stop, about 8 miles away.
• Qwik Stop 2 – Seasonal takeout food and ice cream located in Ashland next to the river.
• Ashland 1-Stop – Takeout food (pizza, fried chicken, etc.) located in Ashland, 8 miles from the field school.
• Dean’s Motor Lodge – (207) 435-3701. 18 miles from the field school, Dean’s is a small hotel with a sit-down restaurant and bar. Wifi friendly.

MEDICAL CARE NEAR THE FIELD SCHOOL

• Katahdin Valley Health Center – Ashland Clinic – Located in Ashland about 8 miles from the field school.
• Northern Light AR Gould Hospital – Located 30 miles from the field school in Presque Isle. 24-hour emergency room.
• VA Clinic, Presque Isle – Located 30 miles from the field school at 732 Main Street in Presque Isle, ME 04769.

FARMS, FARM STANDS & FARMER’S MARKETS NEAR THE FIELD SCHOOL

• Ashland Farm Stand – Locally-grown vegetables, available seasonally. Located in Ashland about 8 miles from the field school.
• Presque Isle Farmers Market – Located in Presque Isle. Seasonal.
• Delphinium Blue Farm, 188 Garfield Road, Ashland, ME 04732. Ann Chase’s farm offers fresh eggs.
• List of Aroostook County Farms – Compiled by the University of Maine.

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE POLICY:

Please plan to arrive and depart on the specified days and times. Do not arrive early, and do not plan to stay on-site after the end-date of the program. There are camping and lodging options available nearby for those who get to the area early or want to spend some extra time in northern Maine.