Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences that tie them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. John River, land, and family are essential to their culture. In the St. John Valley, the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, an association of historical societies, cultural clubs, towns, and museums, works together to support Maine Acadian culture with support from the National Park Service. Located in remote northern Maine, Aroostook County experiences all four seasons, with summer high temperatures averaging near 75° F (23° C), winter low temperatures often below 0° F (-17° C), and snowfall typically from November through April averaging well over 100 inches per winter.