Thank you to the crew at Northern Outdoors.

We stayed one night in a Cozy Cabin with the special offer in January. The cabin is awesome, clean, comfortable and warm. The lodge is very welcoming. We spent the evening in the lodge with live music and very tasty food.

The trails were groomed right to the parking lot and the riding was outstanding everywhere we rode. Over two days we racked up nearly 300 miles! The trip up Coburn Mountain was spectacular!

Thanks again,
Richard and Cathie


Lewiston, Maine

Rating: 5 *****

Maine snowmobile lodge

The Forks Area Snowmobile Trail System

Riding was very good to excellent from Bingham to Canadian border. Food and hospitality was very good....and the wildlife sitings were abundant this year!

Mike O
Lewiston, Manie
Rating: 5 *****

Snowmobiling in The Forks, Maine

All 100 miles of The Forks Area Snowmobile Trail System are open and being groomed on a regular basis.  We have a great base of snow and outstanding riding!  

•    ITS 86 FROM BERRY’S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE AND ROCKWOOD   Great riding all the way. Intown trails have plenty of snow, and even the Power Line section near Moxie Pond is pretty smooth.  Couple miles of plowed road on the Shirley Road section, due to logging. There is a good base of snow on the road all the way. Go slow through there and watch for trucks.
•    ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM   Smooth sailing all the way. Check out the 3 mile groomed spur trail up Moxie Mountain. Awesome views of Sugarloaf and the Bigelows!
•    BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86  Great ride all the way through.
•    PLEASANT POND TRAIL  Great ride all the way through.
•    KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO WEST FORKS  Open and groomed all the way through. Scenic trail along the Kennebec River.

For day riders, there is a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT on Route 201 at Northern Outdoors.  The lot is large, well plowed, and can accommodate large trailers.  Gas, food and trail information is available at Northern Outdoors main lodge.

Jim Yearwood

Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club

Nothern Outdoors--we've been with you every step of the way. It started when my Aunt asked us to go white water rafting with her, pre-helmets and pre-kids. Weeks before we arrived, she found out she was pregnant-LOL-her Dr. told her it was OK--so off we went on our camping-White Water adventure at the Kennebec. We were hooked.

As a combined family, we've made about 8 trips enjoying the Kennebec, Penobscot, and Dead Rivers. We've also experienced lots of different lodging opportunities, from camping to large house/cabin on the lake, to lodge living at the resort. All have been great.

This past trip we shared with our kids--first time two were able to row with us---best time ever. It started with a great dinner with Emily as our waitress. It was unanimous, we loved Emily and the food. The next day we went rafting with Victor as our guide. We love you Victor--knowledgeable, fun, and yes strong (thanks for helping two old ladies back in the raft).

Next time we plan to do two rivers. We can't wait.

Thanks Northern Outdoors for providing us with a lifetime of memories. You rock.

Cheryl M
Hudson, New Hampshite

Rating: 5 *****

Family whitewater rafting adventures in Maine

We were introduced to Northern Outdoors several years ago by a good friend who allowed us to camp at his cabin in West Forks. We have managed to stay at least twice a year at Northern Outdoors in several different cabins as well as locations.

We always talk about trying other places but find ourselves at your location because we get the most value and we know we can always expect a great experience. We have always been treated with the utmost respect and have shared our wonderful experiences and memories with many of our friends.

Thank you!!!

Bill & Sandy S
West Bath, Maine

Rating: 5 *****

Northern Outdoors Lodge in The Forks, Maine

My wiife and I stayed in the Lodgominium on Thursday and rafted on Friday The lodging was very nice. Trevor was our waiter and bartender for dinner Thursday. Meal was a little late in getting to us due to power failures. My hamburg was excellent as was the wife's salad. Onion rings and drinks were very good. Wild Turkey American Honey and ginger ale.

Rafted with Kim on Friday. Great lady Happy birthday btw!! My wife is deathly afraid of the water Kim and James assured her and she did the whole river. The shoreside lunch was awesome!! The entire guide crew was friendly and professional. The slide show back at the bingo hall was piss your pants funny. We purchased the entire group of our rafts pictures and they were delivered electronically within 2 days of payment. They were excellent action shots.

I will definitely make the trip again Thanks for a great time . You need to sell your tee shirts online:)

Jim
Arundel, Maine

Rating: 5 *****

Maine rafting adventure

Northern Outdoors NEW online store

The day spent with Northern Outdoors was voted the favorite vacation day by my family. We were recommended to Northern Outdoors by the owner of the camp in which we stayed in Rockwood.

I have to tell you, your staff was incredible. Ryan was our rafting guide and he was wonderful! All of the guides were. We have watched the DVD several times since returning home, wishing it were that day again. After rafting, our kids enjoyed your pool and hot tub. We also stayed for dinner.

Our waiter was Dave.....not enough good can be said about Dave. He kept us laughing and our kids had fun taking his picture on their Cam Wow.

We are already talking about next year's vacation. Our kids want to return for a day of rafting and want to request Dave to be our guide. We'll see you next year!

Tammy M
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania

Rating: 5 *****

Maine Family Rafting Adventure

I came up from MA with a group of six. Some seasoned rafters and some new. Our guide was Zach and from the start we all felt really comfortable as he seemed like a very seasoned guide. We expected a professional and safe experience due one member of our group being a former employee and Kennebec rafting vet (She recommended Northern).

What we didn't expect were all of the little added extras that really put this trip over the top. My first impression was the staff and guides all LOVE what they do and they have FUN doing it. All of the male guides growing mustaches as a goof is just one small example. I understand that they raft this river daily, but their fun spirited nature made is seem like this was their first time on the Kennebec as well. Their professionalism and excellent rafting ability of course leads one to believe otherwise.

Zach was an excellent guide. He had a great knowledge not of just the Kennebec but of all of Maine and rafting / kayaking. The pictures for the slide show and the video that is put together is excellent and hilarious. One of the guides does a bit of a comedy routine while all of the rafters watch once back at Northern, and he had me doubled over a few times with laughter. Lunch on the Kennebec offered fresh grilled Salmon that rivals most restaurants.

Great time and great memories; the smiles on our faces in the attached photos should say it all. We'll be booking our trip for next year in the near future!

Mark M
Bellingham, Massachusetts

Rating: 5 *****

Maine Whitewater Rafting Trip

I've lost count of how many times and how many years we have rafted the Penobscot with Northern.

Northern Outdoors is by far THE BEST and I can't say enough about them. Everyone is awesome! What a great day on the river this past weekend - we saw lots of wildlife, the river was great for swimming, surfing was a blast, Katahdin was beautiful - just a wonderful time. Lots of laughter and good memories for sure. As I sit here writing this, I'm thinking of how to squeeze in another run before Summer ends. So much fun! All the "newbies" we always bring can't wait to go back either.

This was my daughter's 2nd trip and even sat in front this year! 2nd gereration rafters now - it's a tradition for sure. It just keeps getting better and better each time! We love you guys! : )

Lisa M
Ayer, Massachusetts

Rating: 5 *****

Maine's Katahdin Region

Penobscot River Rafting

Brandon and I had a wonderful time at Northern Outdoors. We passed through in 2010 on our AT thru-hike, but only stayed long enough for a plate of nachos. This time we stayed for 2 nights, went rafting, mingled with staff, and screened our film, Beauty Beneath the Dirt, for everyone to enjoy. It was, by far, one of my favorite memories of 2012.

Kate Imp

Chicago, Illinois

Rating: 5 *****

Maine Adventure Resort

I came through the area in 2009 on my southbound thru hike of the AT and swore I would return to enjoy all that the resort had to offer.

On this trip I brought my girlfriend , we rented our own cabin which was awesome. We went on a float trip down the Kennebec, the staff were awesome and treated us like a king an queen for the day as we were the only ones going out on the river that day. The supper in the restaurant was awesome and the beer from the brewery was second to none.

I have already recommended the resort to many of my friends, couples, families and the adventurous few. Everyone will enjoy their stay at NO.

We will be back for sure. Thanks!

Peter Mac
Dieppe, New Brunswick

Rating: 4 ****

Maine Adventures

Hi Northern Outdoors,

We wanted to thank you for the fantastic time we had rafting the Kennebec River on July 18th. It was a first for all of us and we definitely want to go again one day. Kris was an amazing guide, Trevor was highly entertaining on the bus, Zach took great photos, Shamus’s commentary of the photos was hilarious, the lunch was delicious (in fact, my daughter said it was her favourite meal of our whole trip), and you were very accomodating of our daughter's peanut allergy.

Again, thank you for the wonderful experience. We will always remember it as the highlight of our trip to Maine.

Sincerely,
Julie, Ken, Holly, and Allyson S

Julie S
Phelpston, Ontario

Rating: 5 *****

Family Rafting Adventure

Another awesome year at The Forks!

Kris Eaton was our guide this year and introduced us to "surfing" some of the rapids. This was our first time rafting in the rain and it was amazing. We added a fishing trip for the older boys this year and they loved it!

Thanks again, Northern Outdoors, for providing us with an unforgettable experience and the desire to return next year!!

We've decided to let the dads in on the fun for summer 2013.

Carey F
Cheshire, Connecticut

Rating: 5 *****

Summer Family Adventure Getaway

Maine Family Fishing Trip

My family (six adults and four children) spent July 16th on the Kennebec River with Seamus and Dawn. It was the highlight of our vacation. The young teens actually enjoyed spending time with the "older members" of our family. We'll be back in four years when the younger ones (who couldn't join us this year) will be old enough to paddle the Kennebec. The pictures are fabulous. The guides went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time.

I did the Dead River about 29 years ago and it has always been one of my fondest memories.

Keep up the great work!

Joyce E
Passumpsic, VT

Rating: 5 *****

Maine Family Rafting Adventure

I recently traveled to Northern Outdoors to celebrate my best friend's bachelor party.

It was the perfect trip for the occasion because it got a group of 17 friends together for a trip that I'm sure we'll talk about for years. The cabin was perfect to house everyone, and the rafting was a great activity for Saturday. Our guide was great and the facility and staff made for a lot of fun. Every guy on the trip asked me to plan them a similar bachelor party because they enjoyed this one so much.

Greg M
Nahant, Massachusetts

Rating: 5 *****

Maine rafting bachelor party

Nick Menounos really captured the intensity and the beauty of the Penobscot River on his trip this past spring with Northern Outdoors. If you want to see what the river "feels" like from an "in-the-boat" perspective, through some of the biggest rapids and most dramatic scenery, watch this!

WOW! Thanks Nick for capturing this. The Penobscot river is located in northern Maine near Mt. Katahdin, in Millinocket. It is a 6 hr drive from Boston, and worth every mile to get there. Remote, rugged, intensely beautiful, and with Class III to Class V whitewater action from Ripogenous Gorge down through the lower Penobscot.

Yankee Magazine rated the Northern Outdoors Penobscot River rafting trip one of New England's Best Adventures in 2011.  Is it on your bucket list? Learn more about Penobscot Rafting here.

Here's the video link here (or click on the image above): http://vimeo.com/52460261

Henry Margusity writes a Meterological Madness blog for Accuweather.com, which offers detailed analysis of severe weather patterns across the U.S.

In his November 16th, blog article Henry posted his 2012 / 2103 winter forecast and is predicting, "Above normal snowfall for the Plains and the East Coast".

Only time will tell if Henry's forecast is accurate, but in the meantime here's a nice looking graphic for Maine snowmobile and winter sports lovers to dream about.

My girlfriend and I recently visited Northern Outdoors for the first time and had an amazing time. Our rafting trip was so much. Not only was our guide super cool but the scenery was beautiful, and our lunch was delicious. We also went on a half-day fishing trip and we had a blast. Our guide knew all the spots and we both caught some fish. We also loved trying the great beers at the brewery after our long days of rafting, fishing and hiking. We will definitely be back.

Jim
New York

Rating: 5 *****

Rafting, fishing, hiking and great Maine beers

When I organized my outing with Northern Outdoors, it was a surprise trip for my son. We have decided to take turns planning surprise trips with one another, taking alternating turns planning them. When I told my son what I had planned he was NOT excited to embark upon this journey with me.

As soon as we arrived, the staff was warm & welcoming. They quickly put our minds at ease, as we were both a little anxious. This was our first time white water rafting. When we were connected with our guide Dave, we were so excited to be a part of his raft! Our only regret is that we didn't try white water rafting earlier in the season, as we would have certainly taken advantage of what Northern Outdoors has to offer! In fact, we have researched coming back during the winter and trying a snowmobile package!

Erica S

Berwick, Maine

Rating: 5 *****

Mother and son Maine rafting trip

My son and I were in northern Maine for a moose hunt, 3rd one in 12yrs and this time we decided to stay at the Northern Outdoors lodge and I have to say that it was great. The logdominium was very clean and comfortable with good house keeping. The staff was very nice and the evening time in the main lodge was also great. The food was excellent and the hunt was successful.

I will be return. Thanks

Victor T
Lewiston, Maine

Rating: 5 *****

Maine Moose Hunting Trip