SIX DAYS IN the North Maine Woods... where MOOSE ROAM, eagles soar, and the stars shine brighter than ever.
TOGETHER, EIGHT OF US WILL LEAVE OUR PHONES BEHIND TO MAKE NEW MEMORIES, THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY. WE’LL SHARE delicious meals cooked from scratch over a campfire. WE’LL PADDLE TOGETHER, EXPLORE TOGETHER, LAUGH TOGETHER.
We’ve got all the gear, knowledge, and experience... all we need is you!
designated a “wild and scenic river” by the department of the interior in 1970, the allagash is maine’s most popular canoe trip for a reason. lakes, river, tiny streams, waterfalls... this trip has it all!
A paddle down the Allagash transports you back in time. no houses, no cell service... just cold, clear water, winding through the forest, its path virtually unchanged for hundreds of years.
each morning we’ll paddle several miles to our next campsite, and in the afternoon there will be time to knit, read, swim, or go on a hike!
the itinerary we’ve planned is suitable for beginners. there will be rapids, but don’t worry — we’ll teach you the skills you need! (IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A SLIGHTLY MORE leisurely PADDLING EXPERIENCE, OUR july TRIP MIGHT BE FOR YOU.) the focus will be on moving our bodies in the sun, making connections, and just existing as people did for hundreds of years — humans, together in nature.
- guide services - canoes, paddles, pfds - camping fees + permits - all meals + snacks - water filtration - transportation in and out of the woods from bangor, me -tents, large personal dry bags, and sleeping bags, if needed - extensive first aid kid - satellite communication device - safety and rescue equipment - guidance and advice as you pack and prepare for the trip :)
HEY! I’M LIANA. I’VE been leading wilderness CANOE trips IN MAINE for over a decade. I’M A Registered Maine Guide, A WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER, and was camp counselor for MANY years. WHETHER YOU’RE A SEASONED paddler OR HAVE NEVER BEEN IN A CANOE BEFORE, I CAN’T WAIT TO camp TOGETHER! MY FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A DAY is paddling downriver. it’s the best!
Now I get to write about my dear friend maeve :) Maeve and I met at camp — i was her counselor! we went on many canoe trips, and eventually led several together! There’s no one I trust more in the woods. Maeve is, and has always been (since age 11!) an exceptional canoeist and outdoorswoman. She’s a junior maine guide, trained in wilderness first aid, and helped run the outdoor trip program at bates college. THERE’S NO ONE COOLER!!
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Nope! No experience required. our trips are extremely beginner friendly. Liana spent years as a camp counselor, teaching kids as young as 7-years-old to canoe.We’ll teach you all the skills you need to get downriver and by the end of the trip, you’ll feel like a pro! In addition to paddling skills, our trips are a great time to learn knots, wildlife ID, reading the river, map & compass, logging history, cooking over an open fire and wilderness baking. we’re happy to share our knowledge!
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We eat well on the river. Canoeing is different from other types of camping because there’s plenty of room to bring lots of fresh, delicious ingredients. all our meals are be sautÉed, steamed, and baked over a campfire — yes, you can bake on a campfire! we’re happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions.
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There’s no guarantee of seeing them, but we’ll be sharing the woods with many moose, otter, beaver, and bald eagles. you never know what’s waiting just downstream!
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No! Isn’t that amazing?! our guides carry satellite communication devices in case of emergency, though. don’t worry!
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we will provide a detailed packing list once you sign up for the trip! it’s mostly clothing items you probably already own. we firmly believe that you shouldn’t have to buy a bunch of new, highly-technical and expensive gear to go camping!!
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Campsites on the waterway are rustic but comfortable, with picnic tables, fire pits, and outhouses.
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Guides are up at first light – coffee, tea, and breakfast is ready shortly thereafter. We paddle for 3-6 hours per day, with a lunch break and many snack breaks along the way. We might be crossing lakes, maneuvering DOWNRIVER, or following small winding streams – it depends on the trip! We move camp each day and must travel a certain distance, but there is usually ample time in the afternoon for swimming, reading, knitting, or just relaxing.
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Northern Maine has extremely variable weather. Highs in JULY range from 70°-90°, and lows reach 50°. If it rains, it rains! But don’t worry – we have plenty of tricks up our sleeves to make camping in the rain comfortable and fun.
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The two trips will be very similar, and we encourage you to join whichever works best with your schedule! On this trip we’ll be paddling a bit further each day, and we’ll also get to do an especially fun section of whitewater, Chase Rapids. But don’t worry — even Chase is suitable for complete beginners!
After you fill out the form, we will arrange a brief call to go over details, ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS, AND JUST introduce ourselves! then you can claim your spot with a deposit :)
