Outdoor Adventures in Maine

You’ll get to see the great outdoors up close and personal when you sign up for a whitewater rafting adventure at Crab Apple Whitewater. Imagine zooming through Class III and IV rapids like “Three Sisters” and “Magic Falls” on the spectacular Kennebec River, passing by Maine’s woodlands and wildlife. Or conquering high-water rafting on the Dead River. Or maybe you want a calmer trip with places to float and swim. Head back to the base camp for overnight lodging, some paintball fun or maybe a walk to Moxie Falls, Maine’s highest waterfall. Or here’s an idea: Sign up for a moose safari, leaving at dusk from May through August, in search of the amazing beasts in their natural habitat.

Sail into an adventure aboard one of the Maine Windjammer Association’s eight majestic schooners. Want to help haul up an anchor, or would you rather just enjoy a bowl of chowder while watching the kids fish off the deck? Would you like to explore the inner workings of a lighthouse, tour a fishing village, try out a paddle board, learn about local wildlife, or just sit back and sip some wine while admiring a scarlet sunset with fellow passengers? Whether you want to get cooking tips from an on-board chef, practice pilates, take a turn at the wheel or just listen to seafaring stories by nighttime lantern-light, there is a cruise perfect for you, leaving from Camden or Rockland, Maine, and exploring the great outdoors.

You will feel like you are in the middle of a nature preserve at Point Lookout, 387 acres of picturesque mountain terrain overlooking beautiful Penobscot Bay. Rent a fully furnished pine log cabin (1, 2, or 3-bedroom) and enjoy the Maine scenery from your screened-in porch. Or get out there rent some snowshoes or a kayak and hit the trails, open year-round. Nearby is cross-country or downhill skiing, ice skating, ice fishing and tobogganing. In the summer, hike to Knights Pond on the property and enjoy the quiet beach, perfect for swimming and picnicking. Nearby outdoor attractions include golfing, sailing, whale-watching, boating and tennis. Point Lookout also has a soccer field, tennis courts as well as a certified organic working farm to visit!

Heed your inner explorer and arrange for one of several adventures at the AAA Four-Diamond Lodge at Moosehead lake, an ultra-private hideaway surrounded by lakes, mountains, woods and fields in the North Woods. See moose in their natural habitat in a moose canoe safari, go kayaking or sailing on the ponds of Moosehead Lake or see the lake with a guide in your personal pontoon boat. Take a day hike up Mount Kineo (maybe catch sight of a peregrine falcon) or go an a customized fishing excursion. First-rate dining, luxurious rooms decorated in authentic North Woods style and attention to detail are the hallmarks of the inn, where guests are encouraged to rest, recharge – and have fun.

All tours offer travel adventure along with photography education and take you to some of the most spectacular locations on the Maine coast, and beyond. Offerings include half-day walks, full-day tours, and multi-day excursions. Individuals and families, all skill levels, and all camera types are welcome. You’ll find tour excursions that will bring you to exceptional Maine gardens, spectacular lighthouse locations, thriving island communities, lobster-fishing harbors, quaint New England villages, artist studios, boat rides across the bay, breathtaking autumn foliage, cascading waterfalls, distinguished covered bridges, traditional sailing vessel regattas, popular locations and hidden spots. Camera techniques will be discussed throughout the day along with constant review of your images. Led by local, fine-art photographer, Dee Peppe.