Island Falls

For example, as a student at Harvard, Teddy Roosevelt made his way to Aroostook County where he met Bill Sewell, a Maine guide who became a lifelong mentor to Roosevelt.

A state historic site in Island Falls marks the spot where Roosevelt would enjoy the scenery and read his Bible.

His visits as a young man included enduring frigid conditions in logging camps and climbing Mount Katahdin wearing just moccasins.

Well, he had pants, too, we assume.