Maine's Allagash Wilderness Waterway

A writer shares with us his experiences on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in northern Maine.

http://www.bangordailynews.com/story/Outdoors/Favorite-places-in-Maine-Allagash-Wilderness-Waterway,151096

Whitewater Rafting in Maine

With the hot weather arriving in Maine now is the time to consider a wet sport that will cool you off.  Maine offers wonderful whitewater rafting experiences.  The state has many guided tours available at reasonable prices.  The three most popular rivers in Maine for whitewater rafting are Penobscot River, Dead River and the Kennebec River.  Click here for more information about whitewater rafting in Maine.

Whitewater Rafting in Maine

There are many areas of Maine that offer whitewater rafting.  Click here for a list of firms that offer whitewater rafting tours in Maine.

Whitewater Rafting in Maine

A recent news article describes a whitewater rafting trip along one of Maine's' rivers. Read about the trip along 16 miles of water and four Class 4 rapids on the river. See "Go 'n' Do Rafting the Dead", Sun Journal, May 25, 2008. Click here for more info on whitewater rafting in Maine.

Whitewater Rafting Season in Maine - "The Forks"

If you are looking for whitewater rafting firms or lodging in "the Forks area" of Maine then there is a web site that can assist. Visit "The Forks Area" web site for info on towns in this area - The Forks, West Forks, Jackman, Caratunk, and Bingham. For more information on this topic click on whitewater rafting firms in Maine.

Maine Whitewater Rafting Season Looks Promising

Maine whitewater outfitters are gearing up for a new season. Despite rising gas prices and other associated costs of doing business they feel optimistic about the upcoming rafting season. See a related news article on this topic: April 19, 2008. "Outfitters cautiously optimistic about rafting despite economic woes". Kennebec Journal. For more information see whitewater rafting in Maine.

2007 Good Year for Maine Whitewater Rafting

The Morning Sentinel (November 23, 2007) is reporting (see Whitewater rafting numbers rise in 2007) that this past season was a good year for whitewater rafting firms in Maine. The Raft Maine Association has announced that the numbers of rafters have increased by 16 percent. The last five years have seen a downward trend in rafters so the 2007 numbers are a positive sign. Click here for more information on whitewater rafting in Maine.