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Showing posts with label Cobscook Bay State Park Set for Family Fun Day. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Cobscook Bay State Park Set for Family Fun Day

Augusta, Maine - The spectacular Cobscook Bay State Park will come alive Saturday, Jan. 26, with an abundance of Winter Family Fun Day activities. In additional to dog sled rides, sledding, ice skating, tote rides and more, the event will feature the Ski and Snowshoe Trailer, providing free use of cross county skis and boots, snowshoes and all the necessary gear.

The action runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and includes a hot lunch and a warming station.

Cobscook Bay's third annual Winter Family Fun Day is part of the "Take It Outside" campaign run by the Parks and Public Lands Division, part of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. "The idea is to encourage Maine families to get outdoors for recreation, relaxation and health" said Will Harris, director of Parks and Public Lands. "We are able to keep the activities very affordable thanks to the support of our sponsors."

The day's activities, including lunch, are offered for the bargain price of $1.50 for anyone aged 12 to 64. For those older than 64 or younger than 12, the bargain is even better - it's free.

The Ski and Snowshoe Trailer and its contents were provided by a grant from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, along with sponsorships by L.L. Bean, Wicked Joe Coffee and Healthy Hometowns, a program of the