Most People Have No Idea You Can Do This One Awesome Activity In Maine

Every winter in Maine we sit down and plan out our weekends. While the winter can feel long, but when you have a whole list of activities it sure does fly! Like most Mainers, we've got things like snowshoeing and skiing, but this year we wanted to think of something new. That's when we found THIS experience! If you love the outdoors and want to do something that your friends probably haven't, check out this adventure and go dogsledding in Maine!

The North Woods of Maine can be considered Vacationland's last frontier.

And, we think there's no better way to explore ANY last frontier than with a team of dogs guiding your way!

Maine Dogsledding Adventures is located in Millinocket and the owners, Angel & Don Hibbs, are absolute experts!

In fact, over the past 30 years, they've traveled 60,000 miles by dogteam in the remote wilderness areas of Maine, Canada, and Alaska.

Back in Maine, they lead half-day, full-day, or 2-3 day dog sledding trips for people like us!

A half day trip is a great way learn the ropes.

These tours meet at the kennel on the outskirts of Millinocket. At the beginning, your group will have a chance to meet the huskies, take photos of the area, and ask questions.

Afterwards, they harness up a team and mush 15 miles into the forest and lake wilderness just south of Baxter Park. During this part of the day, there are incredible views of with Mt Katahdin rising in the background! About halfway through the day the group will stop to build an open fire, eat and feed the dogs. And, everyone (even the kids!) can have a turn on the runners driving the sled!

The two-day trip is a totally hands-on experience allowing visitors to drive their own sled and camp overnight.

The Alaskan Huskies you'll meet are truly a part of the Hibbs family.

And, when they're not taking adorable naps like this, they're the hardest working dogs you'll find!

There's so much more to Maine than meets the eye, and this experience is truly something that proves it!

Maine Dogsledding Adventures come in many shapes - from the half day experience we mention here to multi-day overnight trips. To learn more about tour options, visit their website! You can find them at their home and kennel in Millinocket and they can be reached on (207) 731-8888. Or, send them an email at [email protected].

For more unexpected things related to Maine, check out these 8 facts you probably didn't know about the state's history.