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While you can’t predict for certain how much snow the next big storm is going to drop, one thing that is a sure bet is that there is never a shortage of things to do during Maine’s winter months.
When the snow starts flying, it’s time to get moving. Some grab their skis and snowboards and take to Maine’s ski slopes where there are plenty of wide open trails carpeted with pure powder. Hit the lift and head back up the mountain to do it again.
Others prefer lacing up their cross-country ski boots, clicking into their skinny skis and setting off across the more than 600 kilometers of groomed Nordic trails Maine offers. While gliding across the smooth snow, skiers revel in the stillness of the woods and the swooshing of freshly-waxed skis sashaying over the packed powder is the only sound within earshot, save for the footsteps of an occasional deer or even a moose.
Snowmobiles are the source of some great winter fun, too. Maine features more than 12,000 miles of interconnected sledding trails, well maintained by local clubs and organizations. Snowmobiling is an ideal way to cover some serious ground, and see the scenic side of Maine that lies off the beaten path in the thick forests and alongside massive lakes. Many towns are known as snowmobiling hubs, and winter brings festivals and events celebrating this popular pastime including the Snodeo in the Rangeley Lakes Region and the International Snowmobile Festival in Madawaska and Edmundston, New Brunswick.
Other outdoor winter activities include snow tubing, snowshoeing, ice skating and sledding, but there is also much to do inside including visiting Maine’s many museums, cultural centers and performing arts centers, and of course, shopping.
With so much to do, you’ll be ready to come back for a summer vacation.
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