Winter: Summer may seem far away especially during the cold winter months but, planning for your summer now can be a way to alleviate cabin fever. If you are looking for an outdoor wilderness vacation where some of Maine’s most pristine natural beauty surrounds you Grand Lakes Stream may be the perfect destination. The entire area is an outdoor enthusiast paradise. Some of the best fishing can be found in this area. The residents pride themselves on being outdoor experts hence the reason you will probably find the largest pool of outdoor guides in the state. The Grand Lake Stream Outdoor School offers visitors outdoor discovery in a class like setting. You can participate in one day to week long programs ranging from Back Country Eco Tours to Fly Fishing Clinics and Allagash Expedition trips. The mission of the Outdoor School is to provide participants with the confidence in exploring and enjoying the great outdoors. So why not consider enrolling in one of these discovery school classes this up-coming summer and enjoy a little bit of what Maine has to offer.
Tag: Winter
Snowfest: Celebrate The Snow
Winter If you own a snowmobile you are probably celebrating after each fresh snow fall. Many owners tend to trailer their sleds up north to take advantage of the wintery conditions and ride the miles of trails that go from Maine to Canada. The Norway Trackers Snowmobile Club offers riders over 50 miles of groomed trail conditions in and around scenic Norway Lake. At the end of January each year they celebrate with their annual Snowfest. This is an opportunity for members and visitors to enjoy the winter sport of snowmobiling. With snowmobile racing that has several different sled divisions, an antique snowmobile parade up the lake and their famous Chowderfest the event is both popular and anticipated each year.
New England Outdoor Center: Discover Maine’s Outdoors!
Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall: If you are looking for an outdoor adventure than a trip to the New England Outdoor Center may be just what the doctor ordered. Located in Caratunk, the heart of outdoor country, this outdoor center provides visitors with a wide range of tours and activities to choose from. Their mission is simple to get your fire burning for outdoor discovery and adventure. They offer vacation If you are looking for an outdoor adventure than a trip to the New England Outdoor Center may be just what the doctor ordered. Located in Caratunk, the heart of outdoor country, this outdoor center provides visitors with a wide range of tours and activities to choose from. Their mission is simple, to get your fire burning for outdoor discovery and adventure. They offer vacation packages for groups, individuals and families.
Orono: Things To Do While Your In Town
Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall: Orono is home to the University of Maine’s largest college campus but, it also offers visitors a variety of things to do. Last fall, we took a trip to the Bog Boardwalk, which is a one mile loop trail that starts in the Bangor City Forest and loops around through the bogs behind the University. We enjoyed this peaceful hike observing the bog and its natural beauty and wild life. I was able to get some great pictures of the moss carpet that edges the bog. Another great thing to do in Orono is to visit the farmers market. This is one of the largest farmers markets that I have been to with over 25 participants and a variety of fresh produce, organic cheese and meets and very healthy plants and seedlings. Whenever I am up there I always make sure to stop in at The Store – Ampersand. This place has the best wine selection as well as great coffee and baked goods. The Bear Brew Pub is a fun place to hang out and grab a bite to eat. The downstairs is a restaurant with great pub food and the upstairs offers a bar and pool tables if you are looking for something to do. Another great stop is the University of Maine Museum of Art which has a growing collection of fine art which includes works from Andrew Wyeth and Winslow Homer. This museum is a great way to spend a weekend afternoon and admission is free which makes it even better. Orono definitely has a wide variety of things to do while your in town, so check them out.
Lewiston Auburn: L/A Arts, Best Community Arts Program In Maine
Spring,Summer,Fall & Winter: Lewiston/Auburn better known as the “Twin Cities” of Maine has a lot to offer visitors and has been recognized as having one of the best art scenes for its size on the east coast. L/A Arts is the center for a wide variety of visual and performance art programs, family, student and individual learning workshops and community and business related art displays. There is an on-going and ever changing calendar of events that L/A Arts host. If you find yourself in Lewiston, be sure and stop in at Gritty’s for a bite to eat you can enjoy their Arts & Ale display sponsored by the L/A Arts program. During my last visit there was a great photography display lining the walls of Gritty’s but, it is ever changing so be sure to stop in to see what is new. Another great program is L/A Arts sponsored performances held at the Franco-American Heritage Center. From plays to musical events this community center offers a wide variety of entertainment for all ages. If you are trying to come up with some fun, interesting and educational things to do for your kids this summer you should look into their summer workshop programs. These programs vary based on the age with a very popular summer theater program. Lewiston/Auburn has a lot more to offer than what meets the eye and with a program like L/A Arts you could stay busy while immersed one of the best on-going community arts programs in Maine.