Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: For those interested in the bizarre a casual stroll past Maine author Stephen King’s house is worth the trip. From the blackwrought iron spider web front gate to the black bats perched on the post it is just what you might have expected. If you are a true fan of author Stephen King, you will definitely want to take the Stephen King tour of Maine. Many of the towns in author Stephen King’s books are fictionalized versions of towns where King has lived or frequented. Towns like Durham, Bangor, Mt. Desert Island and his birthplace, Portland all served as backdrops to some of his most famous books like Cujo, Pet Cemetary and Needful Things. Halloween is the perfect time to make a trip to the King’s place. A brick victorian with turrets and rumor has it even a ghost who haunts the living area of his home…maybe this is his inspiration…
Tag: Winter
Poland Springs: It’s More Than Just Pure Water
Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: Water and history, two things that can take a small town in Maine and make it a household name. Poland Springs is home to the legendary Poland Spring Hotel, and the world-renown Poland Spring Water, which transformed a scenic western Maine town into a state and national landmark. Unlike what most think, Poland Springs is only 35 mile north of Maine’s largest city and it is worth a visit to explore. Famous for it’s natural spring, the first documented sale of Poland Spring water happened in the mid 1800’s and has continued through present day. Poland Springs is also home to the Maine State Building and the All Souls Chapel which have become a part of our national heritage. The All Souls Chapel, erected on the very top of the hill at the Poland Spring estate, has a fabulous view and has been the setting for many weddings. The beauty and history of the town of Poland Springs is a great reason to make it a “to do” on your list.
Winter Getaways: Bethel’s Winter Haven
Fall & Winter: Up here in Maine it is time to begin preparing for the winter and that includes making plans for winter travel. Maine offers many diverse winter activities, the traditional and the not so traditional. One place to consider on your list of places to stay is the Telemark Inn, in Bethel. At the foothills of Maine’s Appalachian Mountains this gorgeous Inn was built at the turn of the century. Once used as the private residence of a wealthy family. The Inn is a beautiful example of rustic elegance common to turn of the century Maine retreats. With it’s huge stone fireplace and seven-foot round wood dining table where you will find guests share home-cooked meals, the inn offers true Maine hospitality. During the winter months, the Telemark Inn offers cross country skiers beautiful groomed Nordic trails all which are on privately owned land. This means you don’t have to battle the crowds! There are also specially marked snowshoe trails, horse drawn sleigh rides, and a private pond for ice-skating. This is a great place to spend a long weekend and really get away from it all and back to mother nature.
Guided Tours: Exploring Maine With True Experts
Fall & Winter: One of the most informative and individualized ways of touring the Maine wilderness is alongside a trained Maine Guide. These professionals are known for their many outdoor skills and abilitly to navigate their way through some of the deepest parts of the wilderness. Maine Guides have been used by travelers for over one hundred years. There are Maine Guides available for winter trips throughout Maine and, if you prefer backwoods travel in an area that you have not explored before, that would be the way to go. Mahoosuc Guide Service is just the place to start. They offer guided day and overnight dog sled trips. They use authetic Yukon huskies for these dog sled trips and attending one requires no prior experience just an open mind and a willingness to have fun. Another guide business, Omniventures offers guided snow shoeing, cross country ski tours as well as ice climbing adventures. So why not start planning now a real Maine adventure with real outdoor experts, Maine Guides.
Moose River Run: Jackman’s Winter Dog Sledding Competition
Winter: Winter in Jackman, it can last until the flowers come up. If you are looking for a unique winter activity then you should take a drive to Jackman, host of the Moose River Run and the Northeast Championship sled dog races in January. Snow arrives early so it’s easy to provide some great trail conditions! There is plenty of space to park for racers and spectators. Dog teams from all over the US come to Jackman to participate, pulling everything from traditional wooden sleds to high speed, lightweight sleds. Dog sledding is a family oriented sport with all ages involved from the young to the old all working as a team together with the dogs. Watching these dog sled teams and the mushers interact during the races is very special. The excitement begins to build amongst racers and observers while the mushers hook up their dogs, get them to the start line, and watch them take off!You can feel the energy of the dogs and the mushers as everyone cheers them in as they cross the finish line. Why not try something new and take some time this winter to watch these amazing races held annually in Jackman.