Maine Vacations

Your Maine vacation… snowmobiling all over Maine’s 13,000 miles of trails in the winter, whitewater rafting Maine’s three rivers and fishing remote waters in the summer, ATVing trails right from your cabin porch in the fall, hiking to waterfalls and up mountains all four seasons, and kicking back next to a fire with a Kennebec River Brewery fresh craft beer. Below are travel guide ideas (and trip reviews from guests) for outdoor recreation near our adventure resort in The Forks, Maine — Moxie Falls, the Appalachian Trail, Kennebec River rafting, Dead River rafting, snowmobiling to Grand Falls, riding up Coburn Mountain — and our Katahdin Adventure Base Camp next to Baxter State Park where you can join us for a rafting trip down the wild and mightily scenic Penobscot River… hike Mount Katahdin, swim in waterfalls in Baxter State Park, explore ice caves and camp by the river with moose and deer making appearances in front of Maine’s Greatest Mountain. Join us on our adventures and post your Maine vacation photos with #NorthernOutdoors to be featured in our taproom.

Great Trip Down the Kennebec

We had a great trip down the Kennebec with Trevor. We hit everything there was to hit, and no matter where you were in the raft you got into the action.

Better & Better

This was my 3rd time staying here and my experience gets better and better each time. We rafted the Kennebec and couldn’t have asked for a better day.

Wounded Warrior

I can’t say enough! I was with the Wounded Warrior group last week and what a great week! Rafting, kayaking, ATV riding, etc.

Perfect Weekend

I recently went on a rafting trip with my brother for his bachelor party… it was one of the best weekends I’ve had in a long time

Awesome Bachelor Party

We had such a good time with Northern Outdoors for my bachelor party. We did whitewater rafting on the Kennebec river and it was a blast.

How to Enjoy Your First Spring Rafting Experience

After winter, the rivers are flowing strong and playful, thanks to slowly melting snowpack. In fact, early spring runoff provides some of the most exciting whitewater in the Northeast. Before you head out, there are a few spring rafting tips I want to pass on to you.

Maine Fall Foliage Tours from the River: Whitewater Rafting

See Maine Fall Foliage from a fresh perspective – while whitewater rafting on Maine’s popular Kennebec or Dead Rivers! See the state foliage report here.

Maine ATVing in the Backcountry—Everything You Need to Know

Learn the tips you need for Maine ATVing in the backcountry from experts at Northern Outdoors- The Forks Area Trail Network. Gear, trails, wildlife & more

Iconic New England Places & Adventures: Acadia, Mt. Washington, Kennebec River

This video tour if iconic New England places & adventures includes Maine’s Acadia National Park & Kennebec River rafting to New Hampshire’s Mount Washington

How One Family Does Maine Adventure Fun With Kids

This family enjoyed an awesome adventure getaway at Northern Outdoors this July. Kennebec Float trip, resort fun & great family time made it uber special!

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.

Why You Should Get on the Water This Summer

We humans feel better near water. Recent research in cognitive neuroscience proves it. Raft guides know it. Learn why river time is therapy…