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Outdoor ice skating rinks and ponds in Maine

January 8, 2016 by Angela Quintal-Snowman

Bethel Inn Nordic Ski Center 21 Broad St, Bethel 207-824-6276 Ski and snowshoe 35km, ski school, rentals, concessions, ice skating, back country trails. Breakwater School Capisic Street, Portland Brunswick Parks and Recreation Ice Rink On the mall, Brunswick Conditions permitting, 9am – 10pm daily Chestnut Field Chestnut Street, Auburn Deering Oaks Park Pond State Street …

Maine Ice Fishing Derbies 2016

January 2, 2016January 1, 2016 by Angela Quintal-Snowman

Deven Pendexter’s opening day “FLAG!” on Lower Range Pond last year that yielded a brook trout.

Mark your calendar for Maine’s upcoming ice fishing derbies!

December 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016
Sponsor: Wes Ashe
Contact: Wes Ashe
60 Fern Street, Apt. 2, Bangor 207-522-0834
email: icefishderby@gmail.com
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: All legal waters statewide
Weigh-In: All fish entries must be submitted online.
Total Cash Prize Amount: Half of entry fees.

January 16, 2016
Sponsor: Weld Bicentennial Committee
Contact: Sean Minear
PO Box 87, Weld 207-585-2348
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Webb (Weld) Lake, Weld
Weigh-In: Head of the lake area
Total Cash Prize Amount: $60 +/-

January 16 & 17, 2016
Sponsor: Border Riders Sportsman Club
Contact: Raymond Levesque
464 Main Street, Jackman 207-668-3411
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Big Wood Pond, Jackman
Weigh-In: Bishop’s Store, Jackman
Total Cash Prize Amount: $1,000 +/-

Maine winter activities & events for January 2016

January 2, 2016December 28, 2015 by Angela Quintal-Snowman

Looking for some fun and adventure this winter in Maine? January brings tons of ways for people of all ages to “go outside and play!” Ice fishing derbies, winterfests, snowfests, fireworks, parades, ice skating, sledding, skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding and more! Check out the list below for starters, then visit our online calendar for the complete list!

Starting New Year’s Day 2016:

JANUARY 1st: Ring in the New Year in a refrehsing Atlantic Ocean kind of way with a Penguin Plunge in Boothbay or a Lobster Dip in Old Orchard Beach. After that head to one of the four state parks for a Maine State Parks First Day Hike!

JANUARY 4th – 8th: Sunday River hosts College Week, jam packed with parties and events galore. Red Bull Frozen Rush returns, and enjoy four holiday-themed days including Fourth of July, Cinco de Mayo, Saint Paddy’s Day, and Halloween. Each day features different entertainment and events. The entertainment isn’t just limited to college students, but if you are one, you will definitely get better deals!

Maine Pond Hockey

December 24, 2015 by Angela Quintal-Snowman

Maine hosts many home-grown pond hockey teams, from groups of like-minded local skaters to competition teams. Most teams are formed through mutual connections or social media posts. You may not realize it, but pond hockey is BIG in Maine. There are two major pond hockey events that take place in Maine each year. The 4th …

Snow tubing parks in Maine

February 3, 2023December 5, 2015 by Angela Quintal-Snowman

snowtube Here 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 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