Maine's Outdoor Adventure Resort
Northern Outdoors is your homebase for year-round adventures in The Forks, Maine. Now celebrating 50 years, guests return season after season for whitewater rafting, ATVing, hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, and classic Maine adventures. Stay in trailside cabin rentals or our riverside campground, relax in the hot tub after a day outdoors, and gather with friends at our full-service restaurant onsite at the Kennebec River Brewery. Choose your adventure and discover why Northern Outdoors has been a favorite Maine vacation destination for generations. Now celebrating 50 Years of Magic!
Northern Outdoors: Adventures on Maine’s Rivers and Trails
Northern Outdoors has two prime locations for adventuring in Maine. With whitewater rafting on Maine’s class IV and V rivers, miles of ATV trails, world-class trout and salmon fishing, waterfall hikes, and private cabins, you’ll never run out of outdoor adventures to choose from. At the end of the day, refuel at the brewpub and kick back by a campfire. More of a winter adventurer? Visit The Forks for groomed access to Maine’s 14,000 mile snowmobile trail network right out your cabin door. Welcome to Vacationland!
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Maine Travel Adventure Guide
Our latest adventures and your trip reports, from cabin to trail to river…
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.
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!
6 Things to Do in The Forks, Maine in the Winter
Wondering what to do in the Forks during the winter months? We’ve got you covered, with indoor and outdoor activities for all. Read on for our top 6 things to do in the Forks in the winter!