Fall: Snowmobiling season runs from early December through mid April. The lakes generally are frozen by Christmas. The State of Maine offers many varieties of snowmobiling activities, from its thousands of miles of trails, forests, and lakes to its many snowmobiling rodeos, trips, and clubs. Five of the most visited areas include: Baxter State Park, Jackman-Moose River, Moosehead Lake, Rangeley Lakes and Aroostook County. Some of the world’s most scenic snowmobiling goes on right here within The State of Maine. You can explore snow-covered meadows, play on the hills along the way, and watch the wildlife! Whether you are looking for groomed trails or a back country riding adventure, this state is the perfect place to enjoy snowmobiling!
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Bethel Is Bustling: Get A Taste Of Bethel This Christmas
Fall: Bethel is a special destination spot and a popular one for both natives and tourist. Bethel offers a beautiful location near the beautiful banks of the Androscoggin River and sits at the foot of Maine’s Appalachian Mountains. Bethel is rich in history and offers visitors some of the best recreational opportunities in Maine. For an entire month, from Thanksgiving to Christmas, events celebrating the holidays will take place in and around Bethel on the weekends. Open houses, ice skating on the town common, horse-drawn wagon rides, workshops, musical performances, Taste of Bethel and Theme Wreath Auction, Christmas tree lighting, sales and store specials, the Living Nativity, the popular, Taste of Bethel, and much more will take place. So bundle up and take a ride to discover all Bethel has to offer.
Trains & Christmas Trees: A Train Lovers Dream
Fall: Train lovers this is your event! South Paris visitors to the McLaughlin Garden host a special event every December with their barn fully decked out and with marvelous displays of trains. Known as the annual Trees & Trains event locally, it’s a fun filled event that many looks forward to all year. This is a train lovers paradise with elaborate and festive model train displays created by the Maine Garden Railway Society and they do a great job filling the 1850’s barn and historic house. There will be many train represented at this annual community event, including an antique Lionel set and a model trolley. The garden house is adorned in a “Christmas around the world” theme and open for viewing as well. The antique post and beam barn is beautifully decorated with locally cut evergreen trees, garlands and wreaths which adds to the holiday cheer, all aboard!
Grafton Notch State Park: Enjoy The Scenic Waterfalls
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall: Located on the edge of the Mahoosuc Mountain range Grafton Notch State Park reveals the relentless nature of water and the effect a river has on this rugged landscape. Located just North of Sunday River Ski Resort, Grafton Notch was carved by the power of the rushing waters of the Bear River. The park is comprised of three thousand rugged acres along the river, and is a great place to view the work water has done over time. There are multiple falls and cataracts to view along the well maintained trails including Moose Cave Gorge, Mother Walker Falls, and Screw Auger Falls. In addition to the falls, the Park provides access to easy scenic dayhikes, and serves as a trailhead for backpacking trips along the Appalacian Trail. The area can also be accessed in winter by snowmobile on the ITS trails. Regardless of the season a visit here is sure to refresh and rejuvinate hikers, with the fresh air, smell of pine and peace and quiet.
Rangeley Maine: Nature At Its Best
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter: Rangeley Maine, consisting of mostly water and forest, is primarily popular in the summer months as a vacation and tourist location, although this region is beautiful and active every month of the year. Rangeley’s extensive natural environment generates activities such as fishing for sizeable Salmon and Trout, hiking on trails like the Appalachian Trail, skiing in the Saddleback alpine ski area, hunting the bountiful game of moose and deer, and endlessly viewing wildlife and ever-changing foliage. Accommodations of all sorts are available in Rangeley to give you any vacation you’re looking for. Outdoor recreational activities are this region’s primary attractions. Any activity you know or would like to get to know, you can experience it in this natural region. Rangeley is a perfect vacation retreat for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.