Moose, bears, white-tail deer, raccoons, and multiple species of birds are abundant. Nordic and alpine skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing are all popular forms of winter recreation. In the summer, golfing, canoeing, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and biking occupy the residents’ free time. Fort Kent and the St John Valley region have the small town atmosphere full of fun-loving, hard-working people who have embraced outdoor sports.