In Maine; lakes, forests, mountains, and the sea shore are all within a short drive and spending time in the great outdoors is a part of daily life. As a lifelong resident of Central Maine, Gerry Lizotte has combined a love of spending time on Maine's lakes and a fondness for woodworking to create an ideal hobby. Gerry has been hand carving relief maps since 1997. Having worked with various types of wood he now carves primarily in white pine. Many of his carvings are enjoyed in homes and summer cottages throughout the state. His work has also been displayed at the Maine Woodcarvers exhibition in Augusta. His works have ranged in size from 1 ½ feet to 4 feet in width and 2 feet to 8 feet in length. His largest carving, (4' X 8') of the Belgrade Lakes was commissioned by the Town of Belgrade in 2000 for their new Center For All Seasons, Community Center.