We’ve been guiding whitewater rafting trips at Northern Outdoors in The Forks, Maine for over 40 years, but somehow Maine’s three rivers — the Kennebec River, the Dead River and the Penobscot River — are more fun every season! It must be you guys. Read your whitewater rafting trip reports, get some Maine travel tips, and meet our Registered Maine Whitewater Guides below. Post your rafting photos and other Maine adventures on Instagram with #NorthernOutdoors to be featured in our taproom.
Millinocket, Maine is known for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor recreational activities. Whether you’re looking to explore Baxter State Park or Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, go whitewater rafting on the Penobscot River, or eat at the infamous Appalachian Trail Cafe- there’s something for everyone in Millinocket, Maine!
Northern Outdoors opens for the 2023 summer season on May 2nd at 2pm, with the first Dead River trip on May 6th, first Kennebec trip on May 7th, and the Penobscot River starting May 27th. Whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, ATVing, and relaxing– do it all at our adventure resort in The Forks, Maine.
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!
Friends, meet Maine Whitewater Guide Conor Doherty- COVID’s 2020 “Rookie” Guide of the Year, 2021 Outstanding Performance, Level II guide, Trip Leader, AND server extraordinaire!
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 and tube rentals with Northern Outdoors. Relax in your own private river tube and float down the relaxing lower Kennebec River!
Northern Outdoors’ raft guides have made a life out of being professional nomads – migrating from winter work to summers on the river. So, what do they do to piece it all together? Teachers, Ski patrollers, and other professionals make up the most experienced guide staff on the river.
USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award 2022 Vote for Northern Outdoors Best White Water Rafting
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!
Whitewater Rafting the Dead River: Summer Flow At the 3500 cfs “Summer Flow” the Dead river
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