Try out rafting the Lower Penobscot River. Explore more tamed rapids of the lower river while enjoying Mount Katahdin in the background and area wildlife! You join the other rafters going for full days trips in 8-man rafts at the half-way point. The minimum age required is 10 and the trip is roughly 7 miles long. $50.00-$63.00 per person
Based out of the Birches Resort, The East Outlet Family Trip is a trip that everyone in the family can enjoy. The minimum age is 5 for this excursion on basic class 2 and 3 introductory whitewater on the East Outlet of the Kennebec River. You'll follow our guides who will teach you basic rafting skills. Self-guided rafts or inflatable kayaks are included. Guides in the boat are optional. Enjoy swimming, surfing or just plain lounging before you head to Indian Pond for a picnic lunch. This is one of our most tame and scenic of our rafting trips. $79.00 per person
For families with children 10 years of age and older, you may try out the regular Kennebec River trip or Dead River Summer Trips. These trips aren't too rough for those wanting to experience whitewater rafting for the first time or at an easier pace.
Whitewater rafting a bit too rough for you and your family? Try out Birches-based Guided Kayak Trips and Mountain Bike Trips. Experience nature and wildlife with your Maine Guide.
Interested in seeing moose and other wildlife that frequent Moosehead Lake & Maine Waterways? Birches-based Moose Cruises and Sea Plane Rides offer just that opportunity. A Moose Cruise Combo, with dinner in The Birches Restaurant afterwards is another possibility.

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