Snow tubing parks in Maine

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!

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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Maine Apple Orchards

fallharvestThe Maine harvest is in full swing!  Take a day to get out and enjoy one of Maine’s orchards, many of which offer a whole lot more than apples.  Fresh veggies and baked goods, pumpkin patches, hay rides and a complete agritourism experience are just some of the things you will discover.  Visit the orchards listed below and enjoy the fresh bounty of Maine!

Each listing provides a link to the orchard’s website (click the orchard name), as well as a brief description of things offered in addition to apple picking.

Apple Acres Farm, 363 Durgintown Road, South Hiram  (207) 625-4777
Farm store, tours, education, bird watching.

Bailey’s Orchard, 255 N. Hunts Meadow Road, Whitefield (207)549-7680
Fresh cider, plums, pears, crabapples, fudge, honey, pumpkins, gourds, and fall flowers.

Berry Fruit Farm, 361 Crash Road, Livermore (207) 491-7260
Fruit, farm shares, baked goods, jams, jellies, vegetables, pumpkins.

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