Maine Adventure Travel Guide

The Forks, Maine Starts One of America’s Best Fall Color Drives
Why not celebrate the vibrant fall with a full day river rafting trip or the aforementioned escape to the woods? Dam releases guarantee great water levels all fall, and the river stays warm long after the air turns crisp. Northern Outdoors will be rafting right into the middle of October (October 12, to be exact) so you can splash in the water and do some serious leaf peeping at the same time.

The Science Behind Unplugging on Vacation: Your Brain Needs It
The importance of unplugging (hitting the reset button in your brain) is a vital part of creativity and productivity – unplugging on vacation is necessary.

Family Traditions Make for Healthier Families – Here’s How
The McCarthys (in this video) annual family traditions include rafting together in Maine, rain or shine, for 25 years, strengthening their relationships.

O’Leary Couples Rafting Weekend
Couples Rafting Weekend on the Kennebec River in Maine. We created a lot of memories are the campfire back at the cabin. We can’t wait until next year because the weekend went by way to fast!

Let’s Run! Northern Outdoors to Host a New October 10K Race by Baxter Outdoors
Put on your trail-running shoes and join Baxter Outdoors and Northern Outdoors (yes, we’re very outdoorsy) for a 6-mile trail-running race on Saturday, October 4, 2014. We’re thrilled to be hosting this brand new 10K on our Forks Area Scenic Trail (FAST). We’ve teamed up with Baxter Outdoors for this fun event–right in the middle of peak leaf season!

Cheers to Beer and Great Food!
Whether it’s after a day rafting the Kennebec or snowmobiling through Maine’s woods, nothing beats a tasty, handcrafted beer. Kennebec River Pub serves up some amazing beer and food, all in an atmosphere that welcomes everyone like a regular.