When Will Rafting Season Begin in 2024?

Opening Day on the Kennebec River

White water rafting in Maine at Northern Outdoors begins on May 4th, 2024 with the first of 8 releases on the Dead River, and with spring run off, this is sure to be a big water trip! Or, hit up the first Kennebec River trip of the year on Sunday the 5th, and the Penobscot River starting May 25th. Whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, ATVing, and relaxing– do it all at our adventure resort in The Forks, Maine.

Top 10 Things to Do in The Forks, Maine

The Forks Kennebec Dead Arial

Maine is full of towns with interesting names, but I’m pretty sure The Forks is at the top of the list. Besides just having a great name, The Forks, Maine has plenty of things to do year round. Situated where the Kennebec and Dead Rivers meet, it’s is a haven for outdoor activity in Maine.

Another great weekend!

Kennebec River float

3rd rafting trip in the last two summers and I can’t say enough great things about Northern Outdoors. We highly recommend Northern Outdoors!

Awesome Group Trip: Experience to Remember!

Family rafting Kennebec

My co-workers and I had the best time at Northern Outdoors last weekend. The campsite was big and clean and the main lodge is very welcoming and cozy! We made some awesome memories on the river and our guides really went above and beyond… After the trip there was a slideshow of all the days activities and one of my co-workers said, “wow, they really know how to create an experience here.”

Camping in Maine

Northern tent site

Spent a week camping at Northern Outdoors… The campground was clean… Rafting down the Kennebec River was thrilling

Remarkable Kennebec River Rafting Trip!

Everything from launching the rafts, to preparing lunch to taking the rafts out of the river flowed like an effortless routine. I will recommend your company to anyone who expresses an interest in rafting.