VisitMaine.com just tipped us on some great snowshoeing opportunities at touring centers, farms and community parks throughout Maine. Some of these destinations are free while others charge a fee. It’s a nice way to see “off road” Maine through its deep snows, remote areas and hills and mountains — what a nice way to experience some peace and quiet and some glorious scenery:

Douglas Mountain Preserve near Sebago Lake has three trails that offer an easy round-trip walk of one to two miles to a scenic mountain top. Take off the snowshoes at the summit to climb the rectangular stone tower which has a map at the top identifying the surrounding mountains and bodies of water.

Fort Baldwin State Historic Site in Phippsburg has a hilltop view of Fort Popham and Pond Island Lighthouse. A wide trail leads up the hill, passing three concrete batteries built into the land. Another trail begins at the top of the hill through a pine forest following moss covered rock walls for more than half a mile.

Bring a camera to capture the winter beauty of waterfalls and stone bridges along the trails at Vaughan Woods in the small central Maine city of Hallowell. The moderate main loop trail is two miles following a stream with a striking arched bridge at the midpoint.

For more information about Maine’s winter events and activities, go to www.visitmaine.com.

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