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WINTER IS JUST AS MUCH fun as summer in The
Maine Highlands , whether you love racing across the snow and ice or the quiet solitude of a white-blanketed forest . Snowmobiling , ice fishing , Nordic and alpine skiing , snowboarding , tubing , snowshoeing , and dog sledding are great reasons to get outdoors during the colder months . Miles of smooth backcountry trails crisscross the region , and family-friendly ski mountains provide rentals , lessons , and affordable lift passes . Many of the region ’ s towns and villages celebrate the cold weather with holiday parades , ice fishing derbies , snowmobile races , festivals , and carnivals throughout the winter .
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