Angela Quintal-Snowman

Angela enjoys exploring the many beautiful and unique natural places in Maine and sharing her outdoor experiences with others. When not out exploring Maine woods, trails, mountains, and waterways Angela can be found plotting and planning her next adventure or buying another backpack. (Because you can never have too many).

Group Camping in Maine

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group-campingIt’s never too early to start planning a camping trip.  Maine’s Parks are taking reservations now for the 2017 camping season.  Here’s what you should know about group camping on Maine’s public lands before you reserve your space.

Things to know before you go

The Bureau of Parks and Lands recommends reserving group campsites in advance, as well as group picnic areas and shelters.  A group is considered 7 or more people.  Don’t bring firewood from outside of Maine- buy it where you burn it, and help keep unwanted pests and diseases out of Maine.  Group camping fees are

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Maine 2017 Snowmobile Races & Radar Runs

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Photo credit: Chris Costes

Got Snow?

Maine is home to many fun snowmobile events throughout the months of January and February.  Radar runs and snowmobile races are often combined with all sorts of family fun events, and many races and runs support great causes.  Grab your fur hat and gloves and head outside for some winter racing fun!

January 15th
2017 Kyle Daniel Rogers Memorial Radar Runs
Hosted by Portage Lakers Snowmobile Club
On Portage Lake, in Portage Lake
Cash prizes awarded, limited number of tickets sold for radar run.

January 19th – 21st  
Rangeley Sno-Deo
Stephen A. Bean Municipal Airport
34 Taylor Road, Rangeley
Rock Maple Racing XC
Rave-X, radar runs, snocross races, fireworks and more.

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2017 Maine Mud Run Schedule [by location]

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Get dirty in Maine in 2017!  Here is a list of Maine’s mud runs, listed by location.  Want to print out a monthly schedule of the mud runs?  Click here for the 2017 Maine Mud Runs listed by month.  Print it out and keep on your fridge or above your visor!  Scroll down for addresses & …

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2017 Fat Tire Bike Festival, Rentals & Trails in Maine

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Fat Tire Biking in Maine

Expand your biking Horizons Biking is great because it makes it possible to see more scenery in a much shorter time.  In the winter, traditional bicycles and mountain bikes can’t quite make it through the back country of Maine.  Enter:  fat tire biking, or “fat biking”.  The larger size of the tires make it possible …

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Maine ice skating rinks & ponds

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Want to take the family out skating but don’t want to have to drive very far?  Here is a list of outdoor ice skating locations across the state- there’s sure to be one in your area! Bethel Inn Nordic Ski Center, 21 Broad St, Bethel, 207-824-6276,  Ski and snowshoe 35km, ski school, rentals, concessions, ice skating, …

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