Some winters have been one for the record books in Maine, I'm looking at you Ice Storm of 98. We should be no stranger to the cold here in New England and of course the record-breaking winters. Some years feel like blizzard after snowstorm after blizzard after snowstorm. Then again other years we've had some respite from the constant cold and chill that we've come to love. We all know the old Maine saying "If you don't like the weather just wait a minute". Still yet during some winters, the snow comes, but warmer temps have kept the outdoors relatively pleasant. To celebrate all things frozen, snow, and ice, here are 17 incredible Maine in the winter photos!

1. Vaughan Woods Frozen Dam

A pleasant hike in Vaughan Woods

in Hallowell, Maine, is always a great way to get outside. In the winter the whole forest turns magical especially when the dam freezes over. Check out this Adventuring in the Moment video when we went out to explore this winter phenomenon.

2. Looks like there's still swimming to be done near Mere Point!

But, only if you are very, very brave.

3. A Snowy Sunset

Have you ever noticed an orange glow in the sky after a snowy day? That's what happened with this photo the sun started to peak out just in time to give us a spectacular sunset at the end of a light snowstorm. What a perfect winter day.

4. Nature moves at its own pace...

...in this case, part of a small waterfall has frozen while the other remains as free-flowing as ever.

5. Ice fishing on Eagle Lake on a cozy day.

Acadia and Mount Desert Island provides the perfect backdrop for a day of Maine smeltin'.

6. Ice formations beneath a babbling brook.

This ice was formed under the ice when the brook was flowing with water at a higher level.

7. A frozen Windham day.

Even the mighty Presumpscot has to take a break in chilly temps.

8. Ice or no ice, the fish need freedom!

An icy Pisqataquis.

9. The calm after the storm...

...Maine winter is at its best just hours after a snowstorm.

10. A very frozen Brunswick Dam.

Very cold weather can affect even the strongest water, such as these falls at the Brunswick Dam on the Androscoggin River.

11. Oops, hope Glen Cove thaws before you have to go anywhere.

But, in the meantime, it's a pretty cool situation to look at.

12. Lonely icicles at the base of Cadillac Mountain.

Don't let the sun deceive you. It was a VERY cold day in Acadia.

13. Frozen right before the ocean.

It was a very cold day on the Casco Bay but this field of ice and snow stops right before the ocean. Is this not a beautiful sunset over this incredible winter scene?

14. How, exactly, did THIS happen?

Sorry, folks, we have no answers. Ask Babson Creek directly.

15. A freezing Nubble morning.

The effects used on this photo make the ice appear glacial.

16. A frozen ocean!!!

It was a very, very cold day in Belfast, actually, it was a very cold couple of days. The ocean in this little cove froze over solid! That almost never happens but here we are looking at the evidence. This was taken during the Belfast Ice Festival and if you want to see the ice sculptures and more frozen scenery in Belfast check out this Adventuring in the Moment video.

17. It could always be worse...

...people in Greenvillle didn't even have a place to SIT this day.

How are you getting through this freezing weekend? We hope these Maine in the winter photos warmed you up just a little bit. No matter what kind of winter we might be having this year it can always be worse right? If you are looking for an excellent place to enjoy the great outdoors during the winter there is no better place than Pineland Farms. You can sled, cross-country ski, snowshoe, eat in an igloo, and so much more during wintertime.

If you plan for a getaway during the colder months make sure you check out our winter adventure packing list.