Outdoor Adventure

Snow tubing parks in Maine

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snowtubeHere is a list of great snow tubing parks across the state of Maine.  Many of the snow tubing parks listed are opening up Christmas week, so grab your friends and snowpants and go outside and play!

go-tubingGo Tubing Inc.

Opening date TBD

60 Alder Park Road, South China
207-445-4450

Opening date TBD
Lanes:  4       Tow line:  yes       Groups welcome:  yes
Lodge/warming hut:  yes       Snowmaking:  yes       Parties/events:  yes
Height Restriction:  no       Session Length:  2.5hrs       Cost:  $18
Snack Bar:  yes
Hours:  Thurs & Fri 3pm, 6pm; Sat 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm; Sun 9am, 12pm, 3pm
Additional information:  skating rink (bring your own skates), food truck

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Maine Ski Resorts: Hit the Slopes!

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Maine’s ski slopes are a hub for challenging adventure,  family fun and lively entertainment throughout the winter months.  From fireworks and sporting events to  festivals, Maine’s slopes offer something for everyone.  Check out the list of ski resorts and slopes below for information about what each mountain have to offer.  Mountains are listed from largest vertical drop to smallest vertical drop.  A Google Map of Maine is at the end of this post for a visual view of the locations of each ski area.  Visit our online event calendar for upcoming events taking place at the slopes and warm up your winter days!

Maine’s World Class Ski Resorts

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5092 Access Road
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
(207) 237-2000

Website    Snow Report    Trail Map    Events

MOUNTAIN INFORMATION:

●  34      ■  49      ♦  63

Lifts:  2 High Speed Quads, 3 Quads, 1 Triple, 6 Doubles, 1 T-Bar, 2 Surface Lifts
Terrain Park:  3
Glades:  Yes
Night Skiing:  No
Snow Making:  95%
Snow Tubing:  Yes
Vertical Drop:  2820′

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Ride a Train in Maine

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Maine has several passenger trains which offer a great way to see our beautiful wilderness as well as our quaint inland and ocean communities.  We also have many locomotive museums which offer a view into Maine’s railroad past, as well as the chance to take a ride on a piece of history!

THE DOWNEASTER

This train is operated by Amtrak and runs the following route in Maine:  Wells – Saco – Old Orchard Beach – Portland – Freeport – Brunswick.  The Downeaster offers many deals including Seniors Half Price, Children Half Price, and Kids Ride Free Tuesday and more.

MAINE EASTERN RAILROAD

This train operates seasonal passenger excursions covering 56.6 miles of midcoast Maine.  It travels Brunswick – Bath – Wiscasset – Newcastle/Damariscotta – Rockland.  This line features coach cars and a buffet lounge car, and children under 3 ride free.

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Explore Maine’s Islands!

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If you love the coast, small town life or exploring the wild side of Maine you’ll love visiting Maine’s unique islands.  Maine has over 4,600 coastal islands with their own unique character and charm.  Visiting an island by ferry makes for a fun day trip anyone will enjoy.

Below is a list of ferry services that will bring you to 18 of our beautiful islands along the Maine coast.  In the Downeast & Acadia region you can visit Great Cranberry Island, Little Cranberry Island (the town of Islesford), Sutton Island, Frenchboro, Isle au Haut and Swan’s Island.  In the Midcoast region you can visit Islesboro, Matinicus Island, Criehaven Island, Monhegan Island, North Haven and Vinalhaven.  In the Southern Maine region you can visit Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Diamond Island, Long Island, Chebeague Island, and Cliffs Island.   Several of the ferry services listed below also offer scenic cruises, and many allow passenger cars, bicycles, and pets on board.

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Big Eddy, Lower West Branch of the Penobscot River, Maine

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This video shows a beautiful view of a section of the Lower West Branch of the Penobscot River known as “Big Eddy.” It is located just below Ripogenus Gorge off the Golden Road in T3 Rii WELS, not far from Baxter State Park. This is a great example of the untamed beauty of Maine!