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      • Kennebec River Rafting – Class II-IV whitewater, located at The Forks Adventure Resort
      • Dead River Rafting – Class II-IV+ located at The Forks Adventure Resort
      • Penobscot River Rafting – Class V located at Katahdin Adventure Base Camp
      • Kennebec River Turbine Test – Class IV High Water, 4 Releases Per Year
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        • Coburn Mountain – The Peak of Maine Snowmobiling
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Is Whitewater Rafting Safe for Kids? A Mother’s Experience.

On January 9, 2020   /   Family Vacations, Kennebec River Rafting, Maine Vacations, White Water Rafting Maine   /   2 Comments
Tags: Family Adventure, Family rafting, First Rafting Experience, safety
Is Whitewater Rafting Safe for Kids? A Mother's Experience.

Read one mom’s experience as she she takes her three children ages 10 to 15 on their first whitewater rafting trip!

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5 Essential Rafting Tips for Beginners

On January 17, 2018   /   White Water Rafting Maine   /   Leave a comment
Tags: Family rafting, First Rafting Experience, maine rafting, whitewater rafting
5 Essential Rafting Tips for Beginners

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!)

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Amazing Kennebec River Rafting Trip!

On September 21, 2017   /   Maine Cabins, Trip Reviews, White Water Rafting Maine   /   Leave a comment
Tags: First Rafting Experience, kennebec rafting, Kennebec Turbine Tests, maine rafting, The Forks Maine, whitewater rafting
Amazing Kennebec River Rafting Trip!

Thank you all so much for giving us such a fun weekend. We will be back!

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Perfect Weekend!

On July 18, 2015   /   Kennebec River Brewery, Maine Adventure Resort, Maine Vacations, Trip Reviews, White Water Rafting Maine   /   Leave a comment
Tags: First Rafting Experience, maine rafting
Perfect Weekend!

The perfect weekends at Northern Outdoors. Our entire experience was outstanding. From great food to clean cabins, and a great first experience on the river.

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1771 US Route 201
The Forks, ME 04985
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