Lobster Rolls, Frog Jumping Contests & White Water Rafting – It Must Be Summer in Maine

This summer is an old fashioned SCORCHA! – so it’s time to head to the cool, clear mountain villages of Maine where breezes blow and temperatures are comfortable.  While throngs of tourists cling to the rocky coastline (which is impressive we must admit), more discerning families head inland where spring fed lakes and rumbling rivers guarantee a refreshing vacation stay.

Be A Really Cool Family – Go White Water Rafting On The Kennebec River! You can’t get much more refreshing than a plunge down the rapids in an inflatable boat.  The adrenaline rush all the water and amusement parks are trying to duplicate is right here in northern Maine on the Kennebec, Penobscot and Dead rivers.  Until July 15th it’s value season at Northern Outdoors – you can take 35% off standard summer rafting and lodging prices.  AND all summer long, kids raft at half price on weekdays.  On Wednesday it’s single parent day, two kids pay half price with a single paying parent.  These rivers will give you the ride of your life!  Read more

World’s Tallest Snowman’s Village Celebrates Winter!

Bethel Maine Celebrates WinterFest. The picture perfect snow dusted town of Bethel Maine (just down mountain from Sunday River Ski Resort) proudly holds the title for the World’s Tallest Snowman (113 feet, 7 inches)  AND the Tallest SnowWoman (122 feet, 1 inch).   I just loved her curly eyelashes made out of full size skis!  While the snow people have melted away in seasons past, the folks of Bethel Maine know how to have fun in the snow and revel in it every day of winter.  You’re invited to join their fun from January 23 to 31st, when Bethel celebrates their annual WinterFest.

Exuberant outdoor activities include a  snowshoe scavenger hunt and guided tours, an uphill  snowmobile climb at Mt. Abram, Old-Timers Nordic Ski Race, snow tubing, a Rail Jam competition (think snowboards), hot air balloon ascents, snow groomer rides and a number of evening full-moon events.  Most notable of all this year will be a unique 90 square foot snow maze and a snow sculpture playground which will welcome visitors free of charge.  Bethel is considered Maine’s Nordic Ski Capital boasting three cross country ski centers offering miles and miles of scenic groomed tails.  And with Sunday River Ski Area, Mount Abram and Black Mountain just “up the road a piece”,  downhill skiers will have all the thrills they could wish for. Read more