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 […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Sun Journal.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Where to downhill ski and snowboard in Maine
Find the best mountain for you.
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.
Maine winter reading list
Books that best suit the season from Islandport Press.
View Finder: Drink in the city from Top of the East
The Westin Portland Harborview’s top-floor lounge reflects the hotel’s history.
Where to cross-country ski and snowshoe in southern Maine
Some spots offer equipment rentals as well.