Maine ice skating rinks & ponds

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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Cross-Country Ski in Maine’s Parks and Preserves

Photo credit: Acadia National Park.

Explore the beauty of Maine’s backcountry on skis

Here is a list of all Maine parks and public reserved lands where you can x-c ski this winter!  Enjoy pristine natural beauty, and possibly have a chance encounter with some of Maine’s larger wildlife.  Moose and deer are

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Snowshoe Trails in Maine’s Parks and Preserves

Explore Maine’s backcountry this winter on foot Maine has 42 parks and preserved lands that offer snowshoeing opportunities.  Snowshoeing is a great way to explore the Maine outdoors in the winter, making it possible to reach remote areas that are closed to motorized vehicles this time of year. MAINE PARKS & PUBLIC RESERVED LANDS WITH …

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2017 Dead River High Water Whitewater Release Schedule

2017 Long Falls Dam releases for the Dead River Here are the high water release dates for the 2017 season from Brookfield Renewable Energy who operates the dam.  Listing with a (+) next to them depends on the spring refill and forecast. Water sources are from Long Falls Dam and inflow from Spencer Stream.  Listing …

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

Our Day 3 adventure on the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip continues! MOSQUITO RIPS CAN BITE Mosquito Rips (pictured above) will forever remain in our minds as a great idea gone terribly wrong.  We came upon the rips- a short, quick drop no longer than a full-size truck that seems innocent enough.  We pulled …

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