Guide to Year-Round Outdoor Activities in Maine

Maine is a haven for adventurers seeking year-round excitement. Every season presents a variety of outdoor activities to delight visitors.

Point Sebago Resort in Casco, Maine serves as the perfect hub for exploring Western Maine. Resort guests return every year for summer fun to the lakeside retreat. However, there’s plenty to do nearby even when the seasonal resort quiets down for winter.

Let’s dive into the diverse range of outdoor adventures available throughout Maine’s changing seasons.

Winter: A Wonderland of White

Don’t forget to pack the snowboard if you’re coming to Maine in the winter. Skiing and snowboarding across the fresh powder mountains is the big draw. Pleasant Ski Mountain is a short 30-minute drive from Sebago Lake.

Closer to Point Sebago you’ll find cross-country skiing in Casco. More than five miles of groomed trails are available nearby at Sebago Lake State Park. Or test your skills on the park’s six miles of ungroomed winter trails. The State Park does offer winter camping.

Bigger groups should check out Point Sebago Resort. The Island Lodge vacation rental is the only rental option during the winter months and sleeps 22. Tour the Island Lodge online, then book your spot online. The 4,000-square-foot lodge is surrounded by snow-covered pine trees and provides a tranquil retreat with a hot tub and sauna.

Spring: The Great New England Thaw

As winter transitions to spring in Western Maine, the landscape bursts into life. Rivers swell with snowmelt, and mountains come alive with budding trees and wildflowers. Spring beckons fishermen, kayakers, canoeists, and hikers to explore its rejuvenated beauty.

If you are looking for a hiker’s paradise, Acadia National Park is renowned for its stunning coastal scenery and hiking trails. Visitors to Acadia State Park can also enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including biking trails, birdwatching, whale watching, and exploring historic sites like the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

Grab a bite to eat after hiking all day at the coastal town of Bar Harbor.

Spring is the best time to start exploring summer rates at Point Sebago Resort. The resort opens May 1 so spring is the ideal time to explore Acadia National Park.

Summer: Sun, Fun, and Something for Everyone

The best time to visit Maine is in the summer. No need to book the daily for separate getaways. Point Sebago covers the whole family at a top summer camp in Maine. Choose from a variety of accommodations, summer rentals, and vacation homes in Maine. Point Sebago offers RV campsites, vacation cottages, cabins, lodges, glamping tents, or stargazing containers.

Booking your stay is just the start. Once you arrive, there’s an outdoor activity for everyone in your family. Spend afternoons swimming, boating, fishing, golf, lounging on the shores of one of Maine’s largest lakes.

You’ll also find a long list of specialty-themed weeks at camp. Guests return each year for these weekends featuring live music and entertainment, a water park, sports tournaments, and more.

Fall: A Symphony of Seasonal Colors

Western Maine is known for its breathtaking forest of fall colors. The forests explode in hues of red, orange, and yellow leaves with a different scenery for those who are hiking enthusiasts.

Portland, Maine is just a stone’s throw away and boasts 27 craft breweries, each offering their own unique autumn brew. Additionally, visitors can enjoy antique shops and activities like apple picking and corn mazes.

The cooler weather brings a sense of anticipation for the upcoming holidays. Point Sebago Resort hosts two exciting Halloween weekends in October before closing for the winter. These weekends book fast. Come enjoy thrilling events such as murder mysteries, haunted houses, pumpkin carving, ghost stories, costume contests, and more spine-chilling activities.

Why Vacation in Western Maine?

You’ll want to return each year after you’ve vacationed in western Maine. It’s the very best of New England nostalgia.

New to vacationing in Maine?

Make Point Sebago Resort your first stop for exploring the Pine Tree State. Bring your family and practice your swing at the resort’s championship golf course, soak up the sun on the private beach, and receive your boat slip at the marina on the stunning Sebago Lake.The resort may close during the winter but booking your vacation online is always open. Find pricing and available online and start a new tradition the New England way.