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.
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 for spring, summer, fall and winter vacations.
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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!)
Read more →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!
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My sister and I went rafting on the Kennebec and had the best day of our lives. The river was amazing, especially the first part of the trip when we went through the class 4 rapids… We loved the last 2 hours of the trip as well.. where we could get out in the duckies.. small kayaks… and just float. What a wonderful day. Of course the gourmet lunch was to die for…
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The 2018 Dead River release dates! Experience Maine’s most continuous white water with spring releases, summer flow trips & fall foliage.
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Maine’s biggest white water rafting, 4 Kennebec River Turbine Test release dates for the 2018 rafting trip season.
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Maine whitewater rafting and hiking guide, Sandi Howard leads outdoor recreation leadership programs for Keene College students.
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Rafting, hiking, college programs, Maine Guide Brent Arsenault leads groups through the playground that is the Kennebec River Valley.
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Rob’s favorite place to be? Exploring the mountains of Maine! Kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking, spelunking, prospecting, etc. If it is outside, that is where I will be.
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“I love the Cribworks, can’t escape the draw of the class V..” Meet Northern Outdoors river guide and video boater Charlie Frye.
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