Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 3, Part One

Off to an early start The sunrise painted brilliant colors across the pond and clouds that next morning.  The two previous days had shown us that getting off to an early start was very important on both Attean and Holeb Ponds.  We decided to get up around 5 a.m. before the wind picked up (along …

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Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip: Day 2

Late again We had all good intentions of waking up super early the following morning and setting out at 5 a.m.  Unfortunately, due to our Jackman nightlife adventures the night before, we didn’t.  Instead, we were up at 8 and reached Attean Pond by 9:34.  While unpacking the truck and loading up the canoe we met Karl, …

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Black Friday in Maine? Go Outside and Play!

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Height of Land.

If you’re like me, the thought of battling crowds of sale shoppers on Black Friday sends chills down your spine.  It certainly isn’t my idea of “a good time.”  I would rather be outside breathing fresh air, taking in the view and enjoying some peace and quiet.  Maine is the perfect place for all of that, especially after tourist season.  Here are some ideas of places to go across the state to

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Where to Ski Maine in 2016 – 2017

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Photo credit: Visit Maine

Hit the Slopes!

Skiing in Maine offers challenge, adventure, family fun and lively entertainment throughout the colder months.  Maine is home to 19 ski areas, from world class resorts to big mountain areas to family recreation slopes, Maine has mountains for every level of adventure.

Here is a list of Maine ski resorts for the 2016-2017 season, including lift and trail information:

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:

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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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