The Maine Winter Sports Series
Though Maine is best known for summer activities like swimming, boating, and hiking, it’s also a wonderful destination for winter adventures. Maine is blessed (or cursed, as some locals might say) with one of the longest winter seasons in the United States. Frequently, there is snow on the ground from December until April; some of […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on July 1, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Sports, Winter
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Snowmobiling in Maine - The Maine Winter Sports Series
In winter, when the snow starts piling up, get ready for the sound of engines roaring. That’s when Maine becomes a playground for the tens of thousands of snowmobile enthusiasts, who take advantage of the state’s more than 13,000 miles of linked snowmobile trails. Even if you don’t have a snowmobile and don’t want to […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on July 1, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Sports, Winter, Snowmobiling
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Snowshoeing - The Maine Winter Sports Series
In Maine, it’s common to find snowdrifts of three or four feet. Obviously, this rules out hiking as an activity, but there’s a great alternative to get out and visit the trails — snowshoeing. Safe and easy, even for those who aren’t particularly athletic, snowshoeing is a great way to see Maine’s beautiful winter scenery […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on June 27, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Lakes, Sports, Recreation, Winter
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