January is moving on very fast. It has been a beautiful month with great winter temperatures for outdoor activities. We have only had a small number if days with below zero readings. The ice in front of The Birches is safe now for activities. I have been flying my ski plane off of the ice for a few days now. The ice fishing is really good now as is the XC skiing and snowmobiling. The days are starting to get longer now. At least a full 40 minutes more than December 21. The best of winter is about to be here. Nice warm days in the 30’s and clear nights for star gazers.

Winter is a great time to spend a night or two in one of our Yurts.  Get it while you can.

Have a great Maine day.

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It has been cold here the past week. The lake is completely frozen and people are ice fishing out in front of The Birches. Snowmobile are crossing from Rockwood to MT Kineo now. Check with locals before crossing. I will be flying off of the ice starting this weekend. Winter is in full swing and there is lots of snow. Did you know that there is access to many thousands of acres of wetlands during winter because everything s frozen. I regularly fly to remote water bodies during the winter and xc ski the frozen back water streams and bogs. It is so quiet out there..no snowmobiles and only frozen beauty and wildlife.  The Maine woods are fantastic where there has been good forestry. Proper forestry leave woodlands with good cover and some mature trees.

The forest that surrounds The Birches is managed for recreation and timber products. You can ski , snowmobile and hike through many miles of nice forest at all times.

There are moose, deer, fox,coyotes, rabbits, bobcats and Canada Lynx on our property.

Now is a good time to hike out on the frozen lake at night to view the Milky Way Galaxy (our home galaxy). The stars are amazing on a clear cold night. Dress warm and enjoy.

The Birches is in full swing now with all ski trails and Yurts opened.

All snowmobile trails are now opened and groomed three to four nights per week.

Have a great day.

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The best early snow we have had in years. The lake is frozen and all trails are excellent.  I need to get out there skiing..it is absolutely awesome with over two feet of powder everywhere. More to come later.

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