Maine Adventure Travel Guide

Penobscot River: A Classic Top-to-Bottom Maine Whitewater Rafting Trip
The Penobscot River is a true class 4-5 Maine whitewater rafting gem, and Northern Outdoors is well known for running this river as a classic top-to-bottom river trip.

Kids Enjoy Maine Family Vacations on the Kennebec River
As a Maine whitewater rafting guide, there’s nothing better than guiding a kid on the river for their first time. Even from the very beginning of the trip, things like teaching them how to hold our perfect kid sized paddles to how to sit in the raft are moments of excitement.

Video of the Week: Surfing and Rafting at Nesowadnehunk Falls
Nesowadnehhunk Falls on the Penobscot River is a rapid of pure heart-pumping enjoyment. As you round the corner, a natural ledge lies across the length of the river in between calm sections creating a fantastically fun 12-foot drop. Hold on!

Video of the Week: Maine Whitewater Rafting and the Wounded Warrior Project
Thanks to all U.S. service members and a special shout out to the warriors of Project Odyssey Number 21 that went Kennebec River rafting with Northern Outdoors

In the News: Our Maine Brewery Visited by the Traveling Maine(rs)
We’re not shy about the fact that our Kennebec River Brewery is on the Maine Beer Trail – a trail that spotlights fresh, hand-crafted, Maine-made beer. It’s exciting news!

Kennebec River Rafting and the Best Wilderness Lunch in Maine
The guides at Northern Outdoors serve up a gourmet riverside lunch right on the banks of the Kennebec River. Really! In fact, it just might be the best wilderness lunch spot in Maine, or at least we think so!