We’ve been guiding whitewater rafting trips at Northern Outdoors in The Forks, Maine for over 40 years, but somehow Maine’s three rivers — the Kennebec River, the Dead River and the Penobscot River — are more fun every season! It must be you guys. Read your whitewater rafting trip reports, get some Maine travel tips, and meet our Registered Maine Whitewater Guides below. Post your rafting photos and other Maine adventures on Instagram with #NorthernOutdoors to be featured in our taproom.
There are ONLY 4 special Turbine Test releases a year – with 8000 CFS (cubic feet per second) of water flowing down river. That’s almost twice the normal water levels of Kennebec rafting trips of 4800CFS! This means BIG water – the biggest water in the Northeast, and the east coast!
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.
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.
This video tour if iconic New England places & adventures includes Maine’s Acadia National Park & Kennebec River rafting to New Hampshire’s Mount Washington
This family enjoyed an awesome adventure getaway at Northern Outdoors this July. Kennebec Float trip, resort fun & great family time made it uber special!
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.
We humans feel better near water. Recent research in cognitive neuroscience proves it. Raft guides know it. Learn why river time is therapy…
A first time family rafting experience on the Kennebec River. Read this review for a first hand account of a family’s first time rafting.
The McCarthys (in this video) annual family traditions include rafting together in Maine, rain or shine, for 25 years, strengthening their relationships.
Couples Rafting Weekend on the Kennebec River in Maine. We created a lot of memories are the campfire back at the cabin. We can’t wait until next year because the weekend went by way to fast!
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