Snow might fall anytime after early October, but Winter doesn't usually arrive until the end of November. Farmers glean the last harvest from the field, hunters move into the woods to pursue wild game, and outdoor sports gradually reach their season's finale. Life changes as winter settles in throughout the Bangor region. Woodland trails that once attracted hikers and cyclists will now hum to a snowmobile's engine or reflect quietly a skier's serene swish.
Several communities create skating rinks at local playgrounds.
There are indoor rinks, too. Theatrical and musical organizations schedule an abundance of performances, featuring the best in regional, national and international talent. Although the ponds freeze, anglers merely take equipment to drill through the ice to reach the fish. And shopping, of course, continues unabated.