Experience Maine’s Katahdin Region An easy ride up I-95 Guided moose and wildlife tours Whitewater rafting Camping, cabins, and luxury lodging Spectacular views Fine dining and light fare Fishing, hiking and relaxing www.neoc.com 1-800-766-7238 Katahdin Region... everything Whatever your passion for the ou PLUS the magnificent backdrop o View of Mt. Katahdin from Twin Pines on Millinocket Lake www.neoc.com 1-800-766-7238 outdoor adventurers want utdoors, you can have it all of Mt. Katahdin. Whitewater Rafting Family Float Trips Moose Tours Kayak Instruction Guided Fishing Hiking Snowmobiling Cross Country Skiing Weddings Family Reunions Corporate Retreats and much more... www.neoc.com 1-800-766-7238 Raft Maine’s Scenic Rivers From a mellow Class I to a challenging Class V, it's easy to plan a family rafting trip or whitewater rafting vacation for groups, couples, and individuals seeking a broad range of experiences. www.neoc.com 1-800-766-7238 MAINE’S SCENIC RIVERS Whatever your expectations, THE PENOBSCOT Lower river trips or anticipate more soft adventure/family trips. The Penobscot River: A pool-drop river with spectacular, complex Ages 6 and up. rapids dropping into calm pools of water which allow time to catch your breath before tackling the next rapid. The 90 foot walls of Full river for high adventure Ripogenus Gorge give way to breathtaking views of the mountains of trips including some advanced Baxter Park including Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest Class V rapids. mountain. Surfing spots and a natural water slide Age 15 and up. are highlights of a Penobscot River trip. The Kennebec River: A deep water gorge where THE KENNEBEC compression waves create a continuous roller coaster Ideal for families and ride for nearly six miles. The Alleyway and the most first time rafters. famous rapid, Magic Falls, offer some of the largest Full river, age 10 and up. breaking waves in the Northeast. The Lower river, age 7 and up. last six miles of the ride mellows a bit and guests get to swim and paddle “duckies” THE DEAD alongside their rafts. The must-do trip for all serious The Dead River: Ten times a year this 16 rafters. Big water spring and mile run comes screaming to life in a fall and guaranteed fun. whitewater bonanza, featuring intense Minimum age 15. rapids like Hayden’s Landing, Big Poplar and the infamous Mine Field. Spring has the biggest waterflows due to snow melt; fall has big warm Spectacular scenery in the water, spectacular foliage, and guaranteed fun! Katahdin region. We will help you plan a trip that is perfect for you. Call us today! www.neoc.com 1-800-766-7238 Enjoy Guided Moose & Wildlife Tours The Katahdin Region is Maine’s premier moose habitat with unparalleled opportunities for wildlife watching. You will never forget the experience of seeing these amazing animals in the wild. In addition to moose, wildlife commonly seen on our tours includes bald eagles, loons, osprey, great blue heron, Canada geese, whitetail deer, fox, and the occasional black bear. MOOSE FACTS • Moose is Maine’s official State Animal • Moose are the largest members of the deer family • Moose can run 35 miles per hour and can easily swim 10 miles • Hooves are their first line of defense. They can kick out in all directions. • Moose can live up to 20 years • The plural of moose is “moose.” • Only bull moose have antlers. They shed (fall off) in the winter. www.neoc.com 1-800-766-7238 WILDLIFE TOURING NEOC-STYLE The New England Outdoor Center rewards bird watchers with an ONLY at NEOC abundance of nearby choices Daily Moose and that add up to a gratifying bird- Wildlife Tours with a watching vacation in Maine. Registered Maine Guide Sightings include: Eagles Osprey NEOC Moose Sighting Guarantee Canada geese If you don't see a moose, or Loons your tour doesn't meet your Great Blue Heron every expectation, just ask and Song birds the next one is on us! We want to exceed your expectations. CHOOSE YOUR MODE Luxury Pontoon Boat (12 people) 9 person war canoe Personal canoe Air-conditioned 12-passenger van Custom trips welcome During May, June and early July we have seen 10 or more moose in one tour Wildlife images: Vicki Nolan www.neoc.com 1-800-766-7238 Relax in a room with a lakeside view SMALL CABINS Our 4 small cabins can sleep 2 to 6 people and are perfect for small sized groups or families looking for an authentic Maine vacation experience. These units are on Millinocket Lake and have an open floor plan with kitchen, sitting area and full bathroom. LARGE CABINS Our 2 large cabins can sleep up to 10 or 12 people. These units offer more privacy with either 3 or 5 bedrooms, larger living room and kitchen space. PREMIER CABINS Our 3 premier cabins can sleep up to 12 or 14 people. These homes offer higher- end comfort with leather furniture, spectacular views, multiple baths and bedrooms with Queen size beds, and much larger common space in the livingroom Our lakeside cabins and guest houses and kitchens. at Twin Pines have all the amenities NEW “GREEN” COVESIDE GUEST of home: great character, all bedding HOUSES Nine luxury and well appointed guest and towels, complete kitchens, fully houses, all on the water, can sleep up to 8 people furnished and heated, and free canoe and feature 3 private bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, use. Some come with additional leather furniture, TV, fireplace, patios, privacy and amenities like a fireplace or woodstove the peace of mind knowing that NEOC is commited for ambiance, a TV or a spectacular to building to the highest standard for LEED® lake or Mountain view. certification. (Leadershp in Energy and Environmental Design) www.neoc.com 1-800-766-7238 4 SEASON LODGING NEOC-STYLE TWIN PINE CAMPS, CABINS, GUEST HOUSES Small, large and premier cabins sleep 2–14 people All lodging includes: fully-equipped kitchens bedding/towels full bathrooms heat and electricity Amenities: Rec Hall with big screen TV, hot tub, and ping pong Free canoe use, volleyball, horseshoes, basketball and swimming THE RICE FARM CAMPGROUND Our quiet and secluded campground is located adjacent to the award winning River Drivers Restaurant on the banks of the Penobscot River. It offers campsites, canvas cabin tents and cozy bunkhouses. PENOBSCOT OUTDOOR CENTER (POC) Located just 2 miles before Baxter State Park, POC is home to our raft- ing base. This busy campground, located directly on Pockwockamus Pond, has spectacular views of Mt. Katahdin. It offers volleyball, hot tub, shower and bath- room facilities, casual dining and the Broken Paddle Pub. AVAILABLE AT BOTH CAMPGROUNDS: CAMPSITES with picnic table and fire ring CANVAS CABIN TENTS with screened doors and windows, four cots, a light, fire ring and picnic table NEW BUNKHOUSES stay completely dry in the worst of storms; double-hung windows, metal entry door with window, electric light, 4 cots with mattresses and a weatherproof metal roof. www.neoc.com 1-800-766-7238 Katahdin Area Vacation Map Frost Katahdin Pond The Gorge 5267’ “Exterminator” s L ake Ripogenus BAXTER STATE PARK Dam West Br anc h P GOLDEN RO eno bsc The Cribworks ot AD R Abol Falls ive r (Wildernessmaps.com) 1-800-547-1041 © 2005 The Wilderness Company Big Abol Ambejackmockamus Pond Falls R ain Nesowadnehunk Upper Togue bo Pond w L ak take-out e Lower Togue Pond Hurd PENOBSCOT Pond Big OUTDOOR CENTER Pockwockamus Falls Millinocket Lake TWIN PINE CAMPS, A m ba je CABINS, AND ju s P L em a ad k um e GUESTHOUSES co ok L a ke N o Millinocket rt h Dolby T w Pond East in Millinocket L a k South T e win La RICE FARM CAMPGROUND Medway ke RIVER DRIVERS RESTAURANT 95 New England Outdoor Center’s favorite Penobscot River rafting spots. RIPOGENUS GORGE THE CRIBWORKS is BIG NESOWADNEHUNK ABOL FALLS is a BIG THE NEVERS extends from deep in Maine’s most famous AMBEJACKMOCKAMUS FALLS is the biggest rocky Class II-III rapid POCKWOCKAMUS CORNER rafting take- Ripogenus Lake to Class V rapid. Named FALLS, “Big A”, is a single drop on the that follows the Abol FALLS out lies just a quarter the Cribworks Rapid. for the huge cribwork sharp S-bend in the river Penobscot River, loved Deadwater. Two great is one of the longer mile after the end of Whitewater rafters dams from the historic which builds from Class I by rafters, kayakers, hydraulics often soak rapids on the Penob- Big Pockwockamus revere this Class V log drives, it stands to Class IV in the first of and fishermen. Land- rafters and somer- scot River. Guides Falls, arguably the section for Extermina- out today as one of three drops that make locked salmon can be sault kayakers. It guests, and kayakers most exciting rapid tor, The Staircase, the most challenging up the rapid. The second seen jumping up the ends in a calm pool love it. It is a great encountered in the The Heaters, The commercially rafted and third drops offer fine 10-foot drop during the beside a large eddy rapid for learning to morning. Highly Little Eddy and rapids east of the surfing opportunities for annual spawning migra- on the right with a kayak, swimming in anticipated privies Bailing Eddy Rapids. Mississippi River. rafters and kayakers tion. It affords a great beautiful sandy whitewater, or just are available here. alike. opportunity for surfing, beach and easy enjoying the roller climbing behind the road access. coaster ride over falls, and fly fishing.