Maine Adventure Travel Guide

17 Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Lover
The ultimate gift guide for the outdoorsy folks in your life, from your friends at Northern Outdoors! Gear we wear, gear we love, and everything in between. Read on for our top picks!

The Farmers’ Almanac: What’s in Store for Winter?
Farmers’ Almanac winter weather predictions for 2023 / 2024 are out! Will it be a snowy winter? All of your predictions for Maine’s winter are here!

When Will Rafting Season Begin in 2024?
White water rafting in Maine at Northern Outdoors begins on May 4th, 2024 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 25th. Whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, ATVing, and relaxing– do it all at our adventure resort in The Forks, Maine.

Maine Snowmobiling Season: Northern Outdoors Opens December 29th
Everything about the start of Maine snowmobiling season at Northern Outdoors. Stay tuned for snowmobile trail conditions reports, ride videos and trail photos, coming your way as soon as the snow flies! Sign up to receive trail reports weekly, direct to your inbox.

When is Free Snowmobile Weekend in Maine?
Each year, riders from across New England (and beyond!) look forward to Free Snowmobile Weekend in Maine, where riders from any state or province can operate their snowmobile in Maine.

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!