Winter recreation is big business in Maine. The state has seen increases in winter visitation over the past five years, including an increase of more than 10 percent during the winter of 2016-17 compared to the previous year. We’ll learn about its role in the Maine economy and why there’s no need to cocoon all winter in Maine as our panel shares suggestions for winter travel, outdoor sports and adventure, activities, events, festivals and more.
Guests
Brian Kevin, editor in chief, Down East magazine
Steve Lyons, director, Maine Office of Tourism
Jennifer Hazard, author, “The Maine Play Book;” writer, cutepotato.com, an award-winning blog that highlights the best of Maine for families
Resources
- Maine wants more people to visit the state in the winter
- Snowmobilers Bring Flurry Of Activity To Some Of Maine’s Most Remote Outposts
- Down East: Winter Weekend Getaways
- Winter in Maine Brings a Flurry of Fun
- VisitMaine.com: Winter Activities
- VisitMaine.com: Maine Ski Areas
- VisitMaine.com: Cross-Country Ski Rentals & Trails
- 11 great cross-country skiing spots in Maine
- Untamed Mainer: Maine 2018-2019 Winter Events
- 10 Reasons to Visit Maine this Winter
- Hidden Valley Nature Center
- Maine Huts & Trails
- Appalachian Mountain Club Lodge-to-Lodge Skiing
- Equinox Guiding Service Ice Climbing
- Maine DIF&W Fishing Derbies
- Maine Trail Finder
- WinterKids
- Winter at Katahdin Woods and Waters
- Pepper Hill Farm Icelandic Horse Trail Rides
- Ice-Stock Shooting
- Rippleffect 2019 Winter Trek