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This was our 3rd rafting trip in the last two summers and I can't say enough great things about Northern Outdoors. Each rafting trip has been so fun and well organized, we're always impressed by how well run the whole day is. We also love staying on site to enjoy...

03 October, 2017 /

We had a group of 7 join you this past weekend. All first timers and we tackled the rapid release! Amazing experience. Beautiful Cabin, Great Guides and the experience of being on the river was unforgettable! Thank you all so much for giving us such a fun weekend. We will...

21 September, 2017 /

Name: Adam Ruger Hometown: York, ME Age of First Rafting Trip: 15 years old Year you started guiding at Northern Outdoors: 2016 What type of guiding do you do? Whitewater Rafting What do you enjoy most about working at Northern Outdoors? What I enjoy most about working at Northern Outdoors is the staff throughout each department...

01 September, 2017 /

The campground at Abol Bridge was absolutely beautiful and relaxing. It is by far one of the most beautiful places in Maine and the perfect place to camp out before a day rafting the Penobscot. Our guides Matt and Todd were awesome! The rapids were wild, surfing the rapids was...

25 August, 2017 /

The whole experience was remarkable!!! I was so impressed with how well every aspect of our trip was organized and how clearly all expectations were communicated. I felt well informed and knew my safety was a priority. Every guide we came in contact with was very knowledgeable about the river,...

25 August, 2017 /

This was our 4th rafting trip with Northern Outdoors. We have so much fun each year that we can't wait to go back and do it again next year! The rafting guides are exceptional! We had Adam again this year by request. He's lots of fun and an exceptional guide....

13 August, 2017 /

Our rafting adventure on the Penobscot River with Northern Outdoors was outstanding! Our guide Ryan was incredible. He not only navigated us through crazy rapids but he also informed us of the history of the river as well as the area; he was very personable and a wealth of information....

04 August, 2017 /

One of the best experiences I have ever had. Would definitely do it all over again. Guides are extremely helpful and take their job and the safety of themselves and their customers.seriously, but in a reassuring way and maintains a high level of fun and excitement. Rating: Excellent Amy M. Somerset, Massachusetts...

04 August, 2017 /

One of THE BEST family fun vacations ever! We ran the Penobscot and Kennebec rivers this trip. The 'Nob was fab - incredible guides and great rafting. Actually, all the staff from Dave the bus driver/cook to the dining staff and food were excellent. The guides were beyond great! The...

17 August, 2016 /

We have rated the Lehigh Gorge in PA and Hudson River Gorge in NY. This was our first time in Maine and the best day we have ever had rafting. Great river, great staff, GREAT day. Getting in the hot tub with the beer sampler was the perfect ending to...

10 July, 2016 /

Absolutely amazing trip on the Penobscot River with Northern's guide Tony Medaglia. First class from beginning to end. Tony was fun but also very professional. We all felt safe traversing Maine's most technical river, and everyone's been raving about the trip. Northern is our go-to company. We'll be back next...

08 July, 2016 /

This was my first white water experience and it was so much fun! My family and I rafted on June 26th and had a blast. Start to finish the day was great. All of the staff and guides were polite and engaging. My "first time jitters" passed quickly and at the...

05 July, 2016 /

This was my first time ever White Water Rafting or experiencing Northern Outdoors, for that matter. I couldn't have been more pleased. They had great lodging cabins, great rafting guides, and just an all around great experience. I can't wait to go back! Rating: Excellent Nick Z Londonderry, New Hampshire   Northern Outdoors Rafting...

03 July, 2016 /

I recently went on a rafting trip with my brother for his bachelor party with your company and honestly it was one of the best weekends I've had in a long time. A super friendly staff with an extremely beautiful building not to mention the best rafting guides in Maine...

18 June, 2016 /