Maine has three rivers renowned for their breath-taking whitewater and scenery. Two of these, the Kennebec and the Dead, converge at The Forks, a wilderness village five hours north of Boston, that serves as headquarters for most of Maine's rafting companies. The Penobscot, largest of the three rivers, flows almost in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin, the state's highest mountain. Unlike most other eastern rivers, whose water volume reaches high levels only during the spring run-off, the Penobscot, the Kennebec and the Dead are dam-controlled and provide high-water rafting from late April through mid-October.

Whitewater rafting river trips. Rafting on the Penobscot, Kennebec and Dead Rivers of Maine. From family trips to the ultimate outdoor adventure, it is the perfect Maine outdoor vacation. See you on the River!

The Dead River is 16 Miles of Continuous Class 3 - 4 Whitewater. This exhilarating class III-V run is just plain fun, with 16 miles of almost nonstop action including rapids with names like the 'Mine Field' and 'Haddens Hole', 'Poplar Falls. The Dead with it's long rapids and huge waves is New Englands longest contiuous whitewater trip.

Local Outfitters can supply information concerning what to bring and how to plan your "wet and wild" experience.

Crab Apple Whitewater, The Forks, ME 04985, 800-553-7238
Magic Falls Rafting Company, West Forks, ME 04985, 800-207-7238
Moxie Outdoor Adventures, The Forks, ME 04985, 800-866-6943
North Country Rivers, Bingham, ME 04920, 800-348-8871
Professional River Runners, West Forks, ME 04985, 800-325-3911
Windfall Outdoor Center, Jackman, ME 04945, 800-683-2009