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Attractions in Northern Maine Region (ME)

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Paul Bunyon statue greet visitors to the historic logging town of Bangor Maine South-Central Maine and the town of Bangor in particular are located within reach of several of the natural wonders that visitors come to Maine to see. Just a bit southeast is Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park; just a bit northwest is Forks and wild river rafting for adventurous people. Bangor itself is a spirited town with great places to dine and some the best summer and regional festivals of the Northeast. Enjoy swimming and boating and fishing at two great state parks – Lily Bay and Peaks Kenney. Take a ride on the S.S. Katahdin in Lil Bay State Park. Bring the family to explore the magnificent rustic forests and mountains of Baxter State Park, with tent and RV camping. Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor is the largest children’s museum north of Boston.
New Rafting Pic - ELC Outdoor Adventure Outpost - Errol, NH
ELC Outdoor Adventure Outpost

983 Upton Road Errol, NH, 03579 Phone: 603-215-0002

Closed for 2020 - We look forward to seeing you in 2021!

Does soaring mean shooting down the white water rapids in a raft or kayak? Or does it mean zip-lining through the trees? Either way, your adventure is waiting for you at ELC Outdoors, with white water rafting and kayaking excursions for all ability levels as well as an exciting high ropes course with a series of challenges on a course suspended 12 to 40 feet off the ground. At ELC, you can also book a wildlife tour aboard a pontoon boat, where you might spy a moose, deer or bald eagle; or a quiet canoe trip down part of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. ELC also has fat bikes to rent, and yurts and wall-tents for overnight lodging.
Whitewater Fun 500x250 - Crab Apple Whitewater - The Forks, ME
Crab Apple Whitewater (ME)

3 Lake Moxie Road The Forks, ME, 04985 Phone: 800-553-7238

Closed for 2020 - We look forward to seeing you in 2021!

Think you have to be an expert to have fun at Crab Apple Whitewater? Think again. Since 1983, Crab Apple has been providing comfortable environments for memorable rafting adventures for people of all ages and all levels of experience. Challenge the Class III-IV rapids on the Kennebec and Dead rivers or let a guide take you and the family through the big waves with time for floating and swimming and marveling at the breathtaking scenery. Stay overnight at the base lodge with a pub, restaurant and pool (and play some evening paintball at one of several custom courses) or come for the day, enjoying a post-rapids cookout. Want something wilder? Try a moose safari, May through August.
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