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Maine Family White Water Rafting Vacations

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Maine Family Adventures - Playtime for Parents And Kids!

Families love Northern Outdoors. We guarantee you'll never hear your kids "moan and groan" about this family vacation. Choose from easy to exciting white water family rafting options for kids ages 8 through 15, no experience needed. Round out your stay with other family adventure activities like hiking, treasure hunts, pontoon boat cruises and great resort amenities.


Your affordable vacation with all-inclusive packages, special kids’ rates, and our family-friendly resort is ready for you.

Don’t worry, they don’t have to leave all their high tech games behind, we have wireless internet in our main lodges.

Your Maine vacation experience lasts far beyond your actual trip. That’s priceless - for you - and for those lucky family members you bring with you.


Northern Outdoors Makes It Easy for Families

We Have Your Family Covered with Rafting and Adventure Getaways

Kennebec River Whitewater Rafting

(For elementary and middle school age kids, ages 8 and up)
There are lots of good reasons why the Kennebec is the most popular river in New England. It offers consistent Class II, III & IV white water rafting in the spectacular Maine wilderness all summer and fall. Learn more.

 

Penobscot River Whitewater Rafting

(For middle and high school kids, ages 12 and up)
Looking for awesome whitewater action? The Penobscot River has it! Learn more.

 




Dead River White Water Rafting

(For high school kids, ages 15 and up)
With more continuous white water than any other river in the East, rafting on the Dead River puts you smack in the middle of “experiential intensity”!  Learn more.


Lower Kennebec Float Trip

(For elementary and middle school age kids, ages 8 and up)
This self-guided trip starts at take-out of the main Kennebec River rafting trip, below all the major rapids of the Upper and Lower sections.  Learn more.

 
 

Family Adventure Getaways

(For elementary school age kids, ages 8 and up)
Want to take your family in the outdoors and don’t know where to start? Choose from our Mom-approved and kid-tested all-inclusive Family Adventure Getaways! Our Family Adventure Getaways are affordable, fun, and hassle-free. Learn more.

 

More Northern Outdoors Adventures

Visit our Adventures section to learn about all the other activities you can enjoy with your family on your Maine North Woods vacation with Northern Outdoors. Choose from self-guided to guided options, and lodging for every budget from deluxe campsites to luxury cabins. Learn more.

Nearby Daycare for the Youngest Kids:

For guests with children too young to take part in any of our adventures, we can recommend School House Daycare, a local state certified facility just down the road from our resort.

Choose The Lodging That Works Best For Your Family

Cabin Rentals at our Forks and Lakeside Resort Centers


Lock In 2007 Lodging Rates!

Book your vacation package now  and lock in 2007 lodging rates!
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Campsites and Cabin tents at The Forks Resort Center and our Penobscot Outdoor Center.




Kennebec Special High Releases

Paddle the Kennebec at nearly DOUBLE its normal volume! Only 4 releases: Jun 14, Jul 7, Sep 6, Sep 20.
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Family Adventures

Your kids will love our Kid-Tested and Mom-Approved all-inclusive Family Adventure Getaways! ...
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Girlfriend Getaways/ Mancations

Incredible whitewater rafting, classic adventure resort, brewery & more are waiting for you & friends!...
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Groups Save Big!

Bring 15 friends and go rafting and skiing FREE. Groups of 15+ get Value Season free wetsuit rentals with...
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We found the whole experience to be professionally run, safety oriented, educational, and "totally awesome". Your lodge is impressive and we appreciated the resort facilities when we returned from the river.....especially the hot tub and the brews!
Christine W - Chatham, MA