Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide Brett Bissonnette
Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide Brett Bissonnette Name: Brett Bissonnette Hometown: Sebago, ME Year you started
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.
Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide Brett Bissonnette Name: Brett Bissonnette Hometown: Sebago, ME Year you started
Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide Sarah Gifford Name: Sarah Gifford Hometown: Raymond, ME Age of First
Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide Ty Mahnke Name: Ty Mahnke Hometown: Brookfield, WI Age of First
Prepare for your whitewater rafting adventure in Maine! Discover what to wear whitewater rafting with Northern Outdoors, from essential footwear and “no-cotton” clothing tips to wetsuit recommendations for all seasons.
Read more about why 20+ year river guide Ted LOVES the Penobscot River. Hint: it’s not ALL about the whitewater…but it sure is a big part of it!
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!
If you’re looking for the best family vacation in Maine, it’s time to head inland to the mountains of The Forks or Millinocket. Here, you can spend your days hiking, fishing, ATVing, and relaxing by the river—without waiting in traffic or squeezing onto an overcrowded beach.
White water rafting in Maine at Northern Outdoors begins on May 3rd, 2025 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 24th. 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!
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!
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