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!
Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide Conor Doherty

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!
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!
Northern Outdoors’ Professional Raft Guide Nomads

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 – Best White Water Rafting Tour

USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award 2022 Vote for Northern Outdoors Best White Water Rafting Tour Northern Outdoors has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for the 2022 best white water rafting tour in the US. 20 companies nationwide have been nominated and Northern Outdoors is the only company representing Maine and […]
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!
When Will Rafting Season Begin in 2022?

Northern Outdoors opens for the 2021 summer season on May 7th at 2pm, with the first Dead River trip on May 8th, first Kennebec trip on May 9th, and the Penobscot River starting May 29th. Whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, ATVing, and relaxing– do it all at our adventure resort in The Forks, Maine.
Whitewater Rafting the Dead River: Summer Flow

Whitewater Rafting the Dead River: Summer Flow At the 3500 cfs “Summer Flow” the Dead river is slower moving, more technical, and requires teamwork within the raft. Six person sport rafts are standard on this trip for more excitement and mobility. Check out the video below for one’s family’s experience! Thanks to long-time Northern Outdoors’ guest Eric […]
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!