snowshoeing

Of the six New England states, only three ranked in the top 10 as best for winter sports enthusiasts.

LoveExploring named the prettiest towns and cities across America to visit during the winter, including one summer hotspot in Maine.

Today I had a blast! We were at the Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville for the annual Winter Carnival put on by Inland Hospital and Waterville Parks and Recreation.

I asked Santa for a set of snowshoes for Christmas and he left a pair under the tree! They even came with walking poles!   But it has been SO cold and icy since Christmas, today was the first day it was nice enough to give them a whirl. But not before I checked out a handy video from L.L. Bean about the basics.

Silverton Sporting Ranch in Canaan is a beautiful property set on 400 acres and it's run by licensed Maine Guide, Denise Murchison, who knows plenty about the outdoors and what activities Mainers enjoy!