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Northeast Whitewater is a family oriented, nature based outdoor adventure destination that inspires vacationers, families and youth groups in outdoor educational pursuits, through guided interpretation in eco-tours, on water trips, whitewater rafting, wildlife and moose watching, at Northeast Whitewater Lodge, Campground & Guide Service at Moosehead Lake, Maine. Combine any of our Moosehead Lake Things to Do with our White Water Rafting Trips, Maine Moose Watching Tours, Yurts or one of our full or half day guided adventures by enjoying our scenic Maine Waterfall Hikes, Ice Cave Excursion, Paddleboarding, Inflatable Kayaking, Canoeing and exploring the area’s scenery and natural beauty, all the while creating an unforgettable experience for your next family vacation.  Northeast Whitewater will suggest the right activities for you with insider information on where to eat, what to do, and Stay & Play Packages with our yurts, campground and preferred lodging partners at Moosehead Lake. What are you waiting for? Adventures like these are all right here; all we need is you!

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Northeast Whitewater – Maine Moose Watching Tours

Our Maine Moose Watching Tours run in the morning and in the evening daily, centered around moose habitat by land or canoe. Join our group Maine Moose Tours or more intimate Private Moose Safaris to get up close to our iconic Maine moose. Maine Moose Watching Tours are our #1 guided activity!  Since Northeast Whitewater is known as Maine’s Moosehead Lake Things to Do; we uniquely offer Moosehead Outdoor Adventures that are authentic Maine Experience Trips; better known as The Kennebec Experience, The Penobscot Experience, The Bodfish Experience and The Moosehead Lake Experience. These Experience trips and tours offer guided interpretation of each scenic & wild area, its history, natural environment – an outdoor adventure with a twist and of course seeing a Maine moose!

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Northeast Whitewater – Maine Whitewater Rafting Trips

Where can you find whitewater rapids that will leave you breathless with excitement running through breathtakingly beautiful scenery? The best whitewater rafting in New England is in Maine, and the best way to experience Maine whitewater rafting is with Northeast Whitewater on Maine’s Kennebec River Rafting and Penobscot River Rafting Trips. When you book your Maine Whitewater Rafting – Maine Moose Watching tours with Northeast Whitewater, you’ll receive friendly, professional service from our guides who love the Maine outdoors and leading guests on Moosehead Lake Things to Do. Located near popular destinations such as Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, we offer you exhilarating rafting trips that is the perfect way to put an exclamation point on your trip. Northeast Whitewater is the Moosehead Lake area adventure destination with on-site yurts and wilderness camping at our modern lodge and campground in the heart of moose country situated at the southern tip of Moosehead Lake, between the Kennebec River and Penobscot River; it’s the ideal destination for adventurers, families, and guests seeking a Maine woods experience with all the comforts of home – it’s all right here!

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Group About to go into Rough Water While Whitewater Rafting on the Kennebec River

As the most popular whitewater rafting adventure in Maine, the Kennebec river rafting trip launches daily with Northeast Whitewater. With a variety of whitewater excitement thanks to the dam-controlled flows that allow you to choose your speed, the Kennebec river rafting trip is perfect for family and friends looking to experience the way that life should be.

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People Whitewater Rafting on the Penobscot River

If you are looking to experience one of the most technical and thrilling whitewater rafting trips in the eastern United States, look no further than the Penobscot river rafting. With the west branch of the Penobscot river running through Baxter Park, this is one of the most exciting ways to see Maine wildlife. 

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Group of People Whitewater Rafting with Northeast Whitewater in Maine

Ready to challenge yourself to a more technical rafting experience? Our Canada Falls Maine rafting trip in the North Maine Woods is the right choice for you. This class V river delivers a 20 foot waterfall guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Canada Falls is a unique trip that is run twice, providing you double the thrill.  

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Looking for an exhilarating experience? The Dead River is 16 miles of non-stop whitewater with multiple class III-IV rapids. With six scheduled high water release dates, rafting the Dead River is guaranteed to get your blood pumping!

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