Category: Maine Vacations

MAINE VACATIONS

Your Maine vacation… snowmobiling all over Maine’s 13,000 miles of trails in the winter, whitewater rafting Maine’s three rivers and fishing remote waters in the summer, ATVing trails right from your cabin porch in the fall, hiking to waterfalls and up mountains all four seasons, and kicking back next to a fire with a Kennebec River Brewery fresh craft beer. Below are travel guide ideas (and trip reviews from guests) for outdoor recreation near our adventure resort in The Forks, Maine — Moxie Falls, the Appalachian Trail, Kennebec River rafting, Dead River rafting, snowmobiling to Grand Falls, riding up Coburn Mountain — and our Katahdin Adventure Base Camp next to Baxter State Park where you can join us for a rafting trip down the wild and mightily scenic Penobscot River… hike Mount Katahdin, swim in waterfalls in Baxter State Park, explore ice caves and camp by the river with moose and deer making appearances in front of Maine’s Greatest Mountain.

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The Forks, Maine Foliage Report

Foliage report for The Forks, Maine and surrounding areas, with weekly photo update. Whitewater raft, hike, or ATV through the beautiful changing colors in Central Maine!

Glamping in Maine: Upgrade Your Camping Experience at Northern Outdoors

Glamping in Maine is absolutely the best. Arrive to your platform cabin tent, unload your things, then stroll over to the bar, pool & adventure resort to really enjoy your vaca!

Top 10 Things to Do in The Forks, Maine

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.

Maine River Tubing with Northern Outdoors

Maine river tubing and tube rentals with Northern Outdoors. Relax in your own private river tube and float down the relaxing lower Kennebec River!

6 Stunning Maine Waterfalls to Add to Your Bucket List

Looking for the best Maine waterfalls for hiking, rafting, snowmobiling, fishing and swimming? Head inland to these 6 off-the-beaten-path trails for year round outdoor adventure!

3 Maine Family Vacation Ideas in the Outdoors

Maine has tons of awesome spots to vacation with your family, from Portland to Baxter State Park. Here are three of the best family vacation ideas in Maine!

Planning a Whitewater Rafting Family Vacation

Whitewater rafting family vacation in Maine? Yes! Leave the coast behind and head north for family fun.

Is Whitewater Rafting Safe for Kids? A Mother’s Experience.

Read one mom’s experience as she she takes her three children ages 10 to 15 on their first whitewater rafting trip!

Travel Maine’s Old Canada Road (Route 201 Scenic Byway) to Quebec City

The Old Canada Road from Maine to Quebec City is a scenic drive with an interesting history. Learn more about the trip (including what Benedict Arnold has to do with it), plan your route, and stop by for lunch — or stay the night in a cabin!

Top 4 Maine Bachelor Party Ideas

You’re the best man. You’ve been granted the exclusive pleasure of planning the “last” big night out for your number one. So what are you going to do? Rafting, ATVing, partying, relaxing…all of these are options with Northern Outdoors.