As a transplant to Maine, I have fallen in love with the beauty of this state and the unique opportunities it offers. I have watched the landscape come to life during the spring while scaling cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Maine. I have whitewater rafted the rivers during the summer. I hiked to see the first sunrise in America and watched as the sun rose exposing all of the fall foliage.

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Maine is truly special.

Cadillac Mountain Sunrise
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However, when I share my experiences and compliments of Maine, Mainers are quick to retort with "Just wait for winter" - lol.

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Granted, it's usually in jest, but I would be lying if I didn't have a little anxiety over what to expect this winter. So, I asked Mainers - what are winter activities in Maine that I must do. In true Mainer fashion, they were more than willing to provide advice and how to make the 'cold months' memorable ones. Here are a few of the wonderful responses and suggestions.

Must Do Winter Activities in Maine

Mainers offer suggestions on how to make the most of a Maine winter.

Gallery Credit: David Bugenske/TSM Maine

Here are a few other winter activities that were recommended by Mainers.

Shari Giffard Keefe - Go down the toboggan slide at the Camden Snowbowl ( if the pond freezes over lol)

 

RicknBecka Perez - Ride a horse through fresh powder! Or Skijoring!

 

Dan Nicholson - Go sledding snowmobiling snow shoeing winter camping ice fishing snowboarding skiing build an igloo build a snowman play king of the mountain have a snowball fight go ice skating.

 

Sherry Bourgoin - Take a pan of very hot water throw it out in very Cold weather.

 

Peter Ciampi - It's not a Maine winter if you don't lose power for at least a day.

 

Sheila Merrill - Skijoring, where a rider on a horse pulls a person behind them on skis or snowboard! Ice racing (with cars) on Moosehead Lake! Eat an icicle, just make sure you know where it's coming from lol. Snow Roller Day in Monson, Maine Maple Sunday, Hometown Holidays in Dover-Foxcroft, Festival of Lights Parade in Bangor, LL Bean's Northern Lights Celebration, drive through different neighborhoods to look at the Christmas lights.

Do you have any other 'must do' Maine winter activity suggestions? Please click here and share!

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