Skijoring—A Dog-Friendly Adventure in the Snow
My young dog, Cache, and I are in our third winter taking part in skijoring, a dog-friendly winter sport where a skier is pulled by a horse, a vehicle, or in our case, a dog!
Off the Beaten Path – Uncrowded Places
For anyone who wants a wonderful, late-summer escape without the crowds, MidCoast Maine offers some very special places well off the beaten path.
Sweep, Stomp, Slide, and Skate. Winter Sports Are Back!
It’s January and the backwoods in the MidCoast are perfect now for winter sports. The colder outside, the better! Winter exercise offers health benefits, but the best rewards, of course, are the joy of gliding on snow, exploring the winter woods, or carving lazy eights on ice.
Easy Walks in the MidCoast
Sometimes, the fastest way to unwind is to go slow. Taking an easy walk lets us enjoy more of our surroundings and clear our thoughts. Good walks with friends and kids allow us to appreciate the moment more than any text message ever could. Choose nearly any point in Maine and you’re likely…
Maine, Winter Sports, Food… What’s Not To Love?
Looking to beat the winter blues? Instead of heading south for warmer weather, why not get outside and embrace the cold? With its frozen rivers, snow covered evergreens, and evenings by the woodstove, winter is when Maine really shines. The MidCoast offers endless opportunities to explore. And…
Late Winter Weekend Getaway
On our most recent trip to Maine’s MidCoast, we were lucky to find ourselves exploring hundreds of acres of land known as Hidden Valley Nature Center on a weekend getaway. We left from Portland and got to Jefferson in under an hour. We started in the morning by meeting our guide, Andy, and getting outfitted with cross-country skis…