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.
The dates are out. Maine Whitewater Guide Training with Northern Outdoors begins May 19 for our 2019 class, and we’re looking to fill just a few coveted full and part time spots for Summer 2019 and beyond. Why apply, you ask? Well let me tell you a little something about...
It’s the final weekend of rafting season, the last chance to fly through 16 miles of continuous whitewater on the Dead River. The river will be running at 6000 cubic feet per second. The guides’ excitement is palpable — they only get to run the Dead 8 times each rafting...
"When I'm not on the river, you can find me in the mountains hiking, biking or skiing." Meet Northern Outdoors Whitewater Rafting Guide Parker Kennedy....
"This section of the river is a Maine outdoor gem, for salmon anglers and whitewater thrill seekers alike.. You can’t help but admire the grit and respect the skills of the professional rafting guides, who earn a living taking adventure-seeking clients down the West Branch day after day for most...
"I love the Cribworks, can't escape the draw of the class V.." Meet Northern Outdoors river guide and video boater Charlie Frye....
The Kennebec river is beautiful and was very exciting. The meal at lunchtime was truly outstanding, Much more than we were expecting!!! ...
Northern Outdoors is the best place to go for rafting adventures. The rafting is amazing!! The accommodations are clean and well kept and the beds are comfy and clean. The lodge is awesome. They have an on site brewery bar and restaurant that are all awesome and delicious. They have...
Spent Memorial Weekend up in Maine on the Dead River and had a blast. Our guide, Erica, was awesome and the small Diablo raft was a blast. The Dead was a great river and the drop in and out was pretty conveniently close to Northern Outdoors....
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...
Thinking about a family reunion in Maine? If you’ve got an outdoorsy family an active family reunion in the Maine woods might be the perfect thing! Whether you're planning for a large or small group, these fun family reunion ideas will get your nature-loving family outside, making memories for a...
A cordial invitation to the Bangor Maine Police Department to bring the famous Duck of Justice whitewater rafting....
Maine is huge, and there are epic outdoor adventures all over the state. You could easily spend weeks driving for hours to hit all Maine's best trails, lakes, rivers and mountains. But if you’re looking to set up camp and stay put, there is one place that might be considered...
There's no better way to kick off rafting season than with 16 miles of continuous whitewater, a rowdy river adventure that delivers some of the best rafting in New England!...
From Flagstaff Lake to The Forks where the Dead River joins the Kennebec River, runs 42 miles of flatwater, whitewater and the grandest of waterfalls. With hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails next to the river, and 8 white water rafting releases, exploring Maine's Dead River offers different adventures...
Going whitewater rafting for the first time? Here are a few beginner tips to help you know what to expect on your first trip (and to ease your mom's mind!)...
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!...