MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • January 18, 2026
Here in Maine, winter is one of the best seasons to be outside. Snow is the only form of precipitation you can truly play in, and a fresh blanket of powder opens the door to experiences found nowhere else: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, wildlife tracking and much more. At Inland Woods + Trails, we manage more than 100 miles of trails year-round in Western Maine, including 25 miles of groomed showshoeing, cross-country skiing and fat-tire biking trails. You can visit us at The Bethel Resort every day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. into March. Across the state, land trusts are offering programming that inspires connection and invites people outside in meaningful ways. There’s a growing recognition that winter programming offers more than recreation. It supports mental health, fosters social connection, strengthens local economies and helps people feel rooted during the darkest months of the year. ~ Gabe Perkins, Inland Woods + Trails