Maine Adventure Travel Guide
Reservations Manager and Whitewater Guide Beth Gagnon
Once a river guide, always a river guide! While Beth’s full-time role is manager of our office and reservations, she still finds time for whitewater.
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!
Best Family Vacation in Maine: Escape the Crowds and Discover Mountain Adventures in The Forks and Millinocket
If you’re looking for the best family vacation in Maine, it’s time to head inland to the mountains of The Forks or Millinocket. Here, you can spend your days hiking, fishing, ATVing, and relaxing by the river—without waiting in traffic or squeezing onto an overcrowded beach.
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Park and Ride
For day riders, there is a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201. The lot is large, well plowed and has plenty of room for trailers with groomed access to all trails.
When Will Rafting Season Begin in 2025?
White water rafting in Maine at Northern Outdoors begins on May 3rd, 2025 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 24th. Whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, ATVing, and relaxing– do it all at our adventure resort in The Forks, Maine.
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!