Prior to october 2008, published as at father curran bridge. The kennebec river provided ice for local residents refrigeration needs before the advent of refrigerators. Group white water rafting on kennebec river maine usa. White water rafting maines kennebec river with northern outdoors and hiking to moxie falls, one of the highest waterfalls in new england. White water rafting on the kennebec river in maine. Notice the delicate striated shadings on its floor. With 6 to 8 foot waves in some of the biggest rapids on the river, there is fun and excitement for all adventurers so gather your crew and hit the river.
We specialize in running maine rafting trips on the kennebec river, penobscot river, and dead rivers. Kennebec river rafting class iii and iv maine whitewater rafting. Carnage video featuring clips of white water rafting on the upper ocoee, middle ocoee and olympic section. Twelve and one half acres located on the bend of the kennebec river. Maine kennebec river inflatable kayak trips at three rivers whitewater spend the day paddling your own inflatable kayak on the kennebec river. In 1891 there were 42 ice houses operating on the kennebec river. Our guide, derek, was friendly, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. Apr 01, 2020 maine white water rafting trips on the kennebec and dead rivers with magic falls rafting.
However i use it almost daily for its custom screen capture function. The kennebec river offers consistent class 24 whitewater rafting every day from may through october. Maine white water raftingdead and kennebec riversmagic falls. You raft all day and then drive back to camden in time for dinner. In 1976 state of maine made it illegal to float logs down the kennebec river. Kennebec river river, maine, united states britannica. Cheap thrills always wanted to add a whitewater rafting trip to your must do maine vacation list but couldnt find the time or squeeze it into your travel budget. Whitewater rafting kennebec river, maine and hiking to. Iwas borned in maine,small town called gardiner, right on the kennebec, in the early 40s i can remember my uncle stan, takeing me out on the ice, in those days it really froze over, and they had harness races there, in the summer they had boat races, they still ice fish. White water rafting maine adventures kennebec river.
Two nights includes 2 nights camping, 1 day rafting. An agreement worked out between the rafting, boating, and power company has guaranteed water on weekends. After whitewater rafting on the kennebec river, many of our guests stay over for a second night and enjoy relaxing time in our pool, take a walk into maines highest waterfall moxie falls, or. Kennebec river tube rentals at three rivers whitewater.
One night includes 1 night camping, 1 day rafting kennebec rivers. Kennebec ultimate trips raft the top gorge two times. White water rafting is available on the kennebec and dead rivers. We loved the bbq lunch, much better than the usual cold sandwiches, and were impressed with how quickly everything was set up and prepared read more. Kennebec river float trips white water rafting main. Kennebec river tube rentals maine tubing trips on the kennebec river, are fun and easy for the whole family and are also. Kennebec river whitewater rafting trips rafting with three. Our bingham, maine 4season adventure resort offers white water rafting on the kennebec and dead rivers, along with all of our fun and exciting outdoor. The kennebec river and its tributaries hosted enormous runs of fish whose life cycle includes living part of their lives in fresh water and part in the ocean.
Kennebec river rafting white water rafting maine bingham. Magic rivers has designed a whitewater rafting trip on the kennebec river just for you. Kennebec river rafting is renowned for its breathtaking wilderness setting, exhilarating highvolume whitewater with 6 to 8 foot waves and large holes in rapids that live up to their names like rock garden, big mama, whitewasher and the power of the infamous magic falls. In addition, maine exported about 1 million tons of ice yearly to southern cities in the last decades of the 19th century. Maine kennebec river inflatable kayak trips at three. Download irfanview young free zoner photo studio free. In 1837, the edwards dam was built across the kennebec river, just shy of the limit of tidal influence. Spend the day on your own inflatable kayak, see maines most enjoyable whitewater up close.
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A three rivers whitewater rafting adventure with a bbq lunch on the class v penobscot river and a jump and raft tandem jump from 1 ft. On the day before or after a whitewater rafting trip or if you have young children, take a. Kennebec river whitewater rafting daily trips from may october. Aug 12, 2014 if you travel by the kennebec river, try the white water rafting with three rivers. Sport boats available on the kennebec river these smaller rafts offer the most exciting rafting experience. Down river expeditons skowhegan maine funyaks, sups,tubes,rentals and trips. Kennebec river rafting crab apple whitewater youtube. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live.
Made of timber and concrete, it extended 917 feet 280 m across the river and 25 feet 7. Take a relaxing tubing trip down the lower kennebec river here in the forks from the inn by the river located just two miles north of three rivers whitewater. Station operated in cooperation with the maine emergency management agency and the maine river flow advisory commission. When the world seems to be moving too quickly, you can slow down on a river.
Kennebec river rafting northern outdoors the forks, maine. Book now inn by the river is a fun, comfortable place with the friendliest personnel and the most attentive service you can find anywhere. Maines most popular trip, the kennebec river has 10 daily trip offerings for all ages and skill levels. Maine rafting brochure request form north country rivers. Beginning at harris station, the kennebec river winds through 12 miles of remote, spectacular wilderness rich in maine logging history.
We have the best guides on the river who do whatever it takes to get the job done and keep our u. Our adventure resort includes a cozy main lodge, fullservice restaurant and the popular kennebec river brewery. At the time of our river rafting trip, the kennebec was roaring by at 5,000 cubic feet of water per secondmaking for a heck of a ride. Irfanview 64 bit download 2019 latest for windows 10 8 7. Maine rafting adventures kennebec, penobscot dead river. Kennebec river rafting, white water rafting trips in maine. Kennebec river turbine tests huge white water, 4 trips per rafting season. Magic falls offers group discounts for corporate groups, church groups, boy and girl scouts, youth groups, family. Mother nature really worked her magic on the kennebec river as it winds its way from moosehead lake to the gulf of maine. You can also choose to run two different whitewater rafting rivers in two days. Maine whitewater offers kennebec river white water rafting in maine along with lodging, camping, and dining packages. Escape for a day of adrenaline, peace and tranquility on maines kennebec river. Nestled on a bluff overlooking the kennebec river in the forks, maine, the heart of whitewater rafting in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter. Maine white water rafting, whitewater river rafting in maine.
North country rivers offers maine white water rafting adventures on the kennebec river. Local area attractions near skowhegan kennebec valley koa. The crews start just below harris station, the states largest hydroelectric dam, and tackle the kennebec gorge, a 12mile funnel of granite filled with big, rolling waves. Kennebec river maine 2020 all you need to know before you. A rafting vacation on a legendary river float down the legendary kennebec river, learn a bit of the river s history from our knowledgeable guides, and tackle lots of white water along the way. Maine adventure resort vacations rafting snowmobiling the. Jul 19, 2008 kennebec river maine, hydro station turbine test 8000cfs high white water. A great day out with some real thrilling white waters. Northeast whitewater moosehead lake, maine 2076950151 8884843317. Whitewater rafting on the kennebec river in west forks, maine on august 10, 2019 at a level. Trip packages lodging gallery directions jobs trip packages trips newsletter u. White water rafting kennebec river maine, high water.
The prices above include 1 day rafting kennebec river, taxes and fees additional. North country rivers kennebec white water rafting youtube. Whitewater rafting on the west branch penobscot river is on both the upper and lower sections of the river. Whitewater rafting on the kennebec river with crab apple whitewater. Come raft some whitewater with us on maines kennebec, penobscot and dead rivers. Trips can include equipment, rental cabins, tent and rv camping. Kennebec river rafting spring, summer and fall rafting on maines most popular river. Kennebec river rafting whitewater releases 7 days a week 4800 to 6000 cfs. Maine outdoor vacations with north country rivers in bingham, maine. Maine white water rafting tripskennebec and dead rivers. Whitewater rafting kennebec river, maine and hiking to moxie falls duration.
The river includes 12 miles of fast, deep water that flows daily. All our kennebec river rafting trips include a snack and drink on the river and a complete homemade meal sure to cure any paddlers appetite followed by a slide and video presentation of your day on the river. Kennebec river rafting with three rivers whitewater. Get outfitted by a knowledgeable guide and embark on an adventure down the kennebec river learn the basics of whitewater rafting before you hop in the water and practice your skills test yourself against the raging class iii and iv rapids like big mama, white washer, and the famous magic falls have a blast and get a workout on this exciting trip.
Rafting the whitewater of maines kennebec river and dead river is an outdoor adventure you must experience at least once in a lifetime and a great way to bond with family and friends. Kennebec river maine, hydro station turbine test 8000cfs high white water. The forks have long been heralded as the birthplace off white water rafting in new england and its easy to see why two fantastic class iv rivers located within a few miles of each other. The kennebec river is maines most popular river for whitewater rafting. Whitewater rafting on the kennebec river in west forks, maine on august 10, 2019 at a level of 5000 cfs. Georgia has lots of places where you can put a tube in the water and just float your cares away. Kennebec river turbine test releases maine white water. Take a closer look at moxie outdoor adventures with our free pdf download. In addition, we pioneered multiple river whitewater rafting trips where you can raft multiple rivers, or just one river in a single day. The kennebec features rapids that range from class 2 to class 4.
Kennebec rafting maine platform tent camping packages. A class 2 rapid feels similar to running over a pothole in your car. One night includes 1 night lodging, 1 day rafting kennebec rivers. This was our first time whitewater rafting and we had so much fun. Whitewater rafting we offer single day trips on the kennebec and dead rivers, as well as two day wilderness overnight trips on the kennebec river read more other activities you could also do a ropes course, go rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding, and canoeing. Kennebec river maine all you need to know before you go. Or complete our trip planning form for a detailed vacation quote sent to you via email. Rafting race team events forks, maine, the forks, the forks maine, the forks me, outdoors, kennebec, kennebec river maine, kennebec river rafting, kennebec river map, rafting in maine, white water rafting, river rafting maine, maine whitewater, rafting, forks. Kennebec rafting maine cabin rentals north country rivers. Maine whitewater rafting on the kennebec river maine. Rafting the kennebec with north country rivers, 91810 youtube. Each river, just like each of our regions rafting companies, has something different to offer.
Kennebec riverside cabins invites you to experience maine rafting at its best through our friends at three rivers whitewater. Maine white water rafting trips be sure to put a fun maine rafting trip on your mustdo list. Whitewater rafting on the kennebec and dead rivers maines. Lower kennebec float trips relaxing river kayak trip for the whole family. Kennebec river rafting adventures enjoy an amazing maine rafting adventure while staying in one of our awesome cabins. Rafting the kennebec river, maine splash white water rafting. Kennebec river whitewater rafting trips, kennebec river white. Kennebec river whitewater rafting trips are not like other maine rafting trips. Maine white water rafting trips on the kennebec and dead rivers with magic falls rafting.
While we love the kennebec, and were one of the first companies to provide commercial rafting trips on that river since 1982 to be exact, we now just offer raft trips on the penobscot river which is in the beloved katahdin region. Augusta, maine, usa downtown skyline on the kennebec river. While rafting along the smoother waters, you can easily enjoy viewing creatures like river otters, deer, eagles, sea lampreys and atlantic salmon. The national weather service flood stage for this site is 12. Kennebec river kayak adventures the forks trip june thru september. Kennebec river rafting big water, big waves, big fun. The river trip is between 1214 miles long, and is a steep gradient with pool and drop technical rapids. New englands most popular white water rafting river plan your kennebec river whitewater adventure vacation with north country rivers. Kennebec river turbine test releases offer huge white water rafting excitement. Also, for up to the minute flow information call, 800 5573569 the information for the dead river is under the kennebec menu option. Two nights includes 2 nights lodging, 1 day rafting. The kennebec river is located in the heart of maines whitewater country.
A class 4 feels more like if the car were swallowed whole. The kennebec rises from moosehead lake and flows south for about 150 miles 240 km to the atlantic ocean. Sep 27, 2012 this is a video of my circle of crazies going white water rafting down the kennebec river in maine, guided by three rivers white water rafting company. Its an ideal rafting trip for first time rafters, and everyone who enjoys a good mix of whitewater action, firegrilled lunch on a river beach, and a peaceful afternoon float to the takeout. The kennebec is maines most popular whitewater river that offers big water 7 days a week but 4 times a season it runs a giant 8000 cubic feet per second. When you go kennebec river rafting, youll enter a beautiful gorge, view beautiful scenery, and experience the big rapids only a big gradient river can generate this is what makes the kennebec river so exciting. Species include atlantic salmon, american shad, alewives, blueback herring, striped bass, atlantic and shortnosed sturgeon and american eel. The kennebec river before the construction of edwards dam was extremely important as a spawning ground for atlantic fish. The river can change your course slightly and thats enough to make you pass your exit point we almost did. George, founded in 1607 at the head of navigation on the river near. Maine skydiving, maine rafting adventure three rivers whitewater. Fly fishing near moosehead lake maine kennebec river usa. The kennebec river is renowned for its breathtaking wilderness setting and exhilarating highvolume whitewater.
Usgs current conditions for usgs 01049320 kennebec river at. Normally you can expect 4800 cfs from 10 am until 2 pm but that can change depending on conditions. A kennebec whitewater river rafting trip with north country rivers is a great adventure and an easy day trip from camden. Dont be a hero wear your life vest if you are not a great swimmer. Most run the river in rafts, captained by experienced guides, owned by a number of mainebased companies. This guided maine kayak trip on the kennebec river starts in the village of the forks we meet at about noon and wait in our canoes or kayaks for the water level to rise with the days release from the dam at harris station, which is about 12 miles up river. Call us toll free us and canada at 18003488871 and well personally help make your maine rafting trip, the thrill of a lifetime. Rafting family continues to grow in numbers as does our overall company size.
The kennebec river with fort western to the left and the historic downtown waterfront to the right, augusta, maine, usa. Includes equipment, instruction, transportation, guide support and a. This is a video of my circle of crazies going white water rafting down the kennebec river in maine, guided by three rivers white water rafting company. This awesome river is ideal for everyone from first time rafters to whitewater junkies.
This is a river not a poolpay attention, be safe, have fun and have a blast. Dead river white water rafting kennebec riverside cabins. Allagash meets the kennebec a river rafting adventure. Kennebec river whitewater rafting maine rafting trip pricing. The kennebec caters to a wide variety of groups with awesome class iii and class iv rapids on the upper river and more leisurely class ii rapids on the lower river. Kennebec rafting maine camping packages north country. Run 2 rivers in 2 days and experience all of the whitewater that the forks has to offer by pairing up your dead river trip with a run down the mighty kennebec. A rafting vacation on a legendary river float down the legendary kennebec river, learn a bit of the rivers history from our knowledgeable guides, and tackle lots of white water along the way. Bullfrog adventures kennebec river kayak adventure maine. Kennebec river whitewater rafting trips rafting with. Kennebec river tube rentals maine tubing trips on the kennebec river, are fun and easy for the whole family and are also great for groups and friends. Kennebec river rafting huge water with three rivers whitewater huge water maine rafting adventure on the kennebec river, whitewater rafting trip.
Rafting along the kennebec river also offers you views of some of the best specimen of wildlife populating the state. The kennebec river is one of the most popular rivers to go whitewater rafting on and for a good reason. This mile section of whitewater is an amazing experience and is definitely our most popular whitewater rafting adventure. At the present time you will find over 200 species of trees growing along with many beautiful flowers and shrubs. Our most popular whitewater rafting adventure 12 miles of serious fun on the kennebec.
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