Caribou
United States · MaineUS
Species of deer
The reindeer or caribou is a species of deer with circumpolar distribution, native to Arctic, subarctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions of Northern Europe, Siberia, and North America. It is the only representative of the genus Rangifer. More recent studies suggest the splitting of reindeer and caribou. "All caribou and reindeer throughout the world are considered to be the same species, but there are 7 subspecies."
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,189
- Coordinates
- 46.861, -68.012
- Timezone
- America/New_York
Overview of Caribou
Caribou is the kind of tiny locality you find in Maine, United States. About 8,189 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Caribou
Nature in Caribou
(1)The nature shortlist for Caribou: Wildlife. All of it is drawn from Caribou's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Caribou
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Caribou is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Maine and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Caribou that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caribou known for?
- Caribou, in Maine, United States, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 8,189 residents.
- What can you do in Caribou?
- Recorded activities in Caribou include Wildlife. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Caribou?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Caribou located?
- Caribou is located in Maine, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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