The White Mountain National Forest straddles the Maine-New Hampshire border and offers countless opportunities for winter adventure, appealing to seasoned recreationists and novices alike. The nearly 800,000 acres of public land in the White Mountain National Forest is managed by the USDA Forest Service for multiple uses, providing recreation, timber, wildlife habitat, wilderness, and clean air and water. Wintertime in the forest provides unique scenery and a variety of […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Sun Journal.
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Gould Academy’s on-snow programs
Where can students eat breakfast and attend their first class on campus, get “on snow” for three and a half hours at Sunday River or the on-campus Nordic trails, and be back in time for lunch and afternoon classes? At Gould Academy, you can. Gould has a longstanding culture of celebrating winter thanks to its […]
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Sunday River: Ski eight peaks
Sunday River Resort offers 135 trails spread across eight interconnected mountain peaks: White Cap, Locke Mountain, Barker Mountain, Spruce Peak, North Peak, Aurora Peak, Oz and Jordan Bowl. Chairlifts Sunday River has 15 lifts. In total, there is one hybrid chairlift/gondola called the Chondola, four high-speed detachable quads, five fixed-grip quads, three triples, one double […]
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There’s plenty to do after the sun goes down
After a day on the snow, there’s plenty of evening entertainment for families and singles in the Bethel area. Here are some of the options.
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Dogsleds offer a cool way to get around western Maine
Traveling by dogsled through miles of white frozen wilderness is a memorable experience. Bethel-area dogsledding services offer a wide variety of trips near and far, ranging in length from a single day to more than a week.
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Indoor fun: Bowling, gem museum, movies
When the winter weather isn’t the best for being on the slopes and trails, or if visitors to the area just want a change of pace, there’s plenty to do inside. River Lanes, Bethel’s newest place for food and entertainment, will be a hot spot for locals and vacationers looking for some fun off the […]
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Where to downhill ski and snowboard in Maine
Find the best mountain for you.
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Quiz: Which winter activity is right for you?
Here’s some help figuring out how to spend your time in the cold weather – and not waste it.
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Maine winter reading list
Books that best suit the season from Islandport Press.
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View Finder: Drink in the city from Top of the East
The Westin Portland Harborview’s top-floor lounge reflects the hotel’s history.