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.
Favorite rapid? “THE FALLS!! There is nowhere in the world where you can run a drop that exciting over and over until you’re too tired to go on!” Meet Ted, one of our full-time Penobscot River raft guides…
Ashley’s fave job? Guiding rafts, of course! Read on to hear why being a whitewater rafting guide at Northern Outdoors tops Ashley’s fave jobs of all time!
Home to Mount Katahdin (Maine’s highest mountain), the Baxter State Park area boasts some of the best whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking, and outdoor activities in Maine.
Adventuring to Maine in autumn is a no brainer: with 90% forest cover, Maine’s fall foliage is INCREDIBLE! But, what’s the best way to see it all? Whitewater rafting, ATVing, and more make our top 5 list of the BEST things to do in Maine in the fall!
Baxter State Park and Mount Katahdin, the Penobscot River, the infamous Golden Road, and the historic Boom House on Ambajejus Lake are all steps away from these private cabins situated between two lakes.
Learn how to repel and outrun black flies with Northern Outdoors Bug Season Survival Skills 101. Tips involve rafting, hiking, biking, campfires, beer.
Nesowadnehunk Falls on the Penobscot River and Mile Long Rapid on the Dead River are Maine whitewater rafting guide Ryan’s favorite rapids.
The powerful experience of guide training is echoed across Northern Outdoors’ employees, past and present. Excitement, exhaustion, fear, and adrenaline all mesh together to form the foundation of some of the most memorable relationships in your life.
Luke guides whitewater rafting on all Maine’s rivers (the Penobscot is his favorite,) and outdoor leadership programs.
“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.