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Hassel Free Retreats with the New England Outdoor Center
If you need an epic location for a large gathering or corporate event, look north—to Millinocket On a sunny March weekend, nearly 40 supporters of Baxter State Park descended upon the New England Outdoor Center for four days of conversation, collegiality, and outdoor recreation. NEOC’s Corporate Outings & Retreats provided the group with lodging, gear,…
Read MoreWhitewater Rafting Adventures for Friends and Families
Enjoy the Great Outdoors with the Family Looking for an outdoor experience for the whole family? There’s nothing better than spending a day on a beautiful wilderness river. Whitewater rafting isn’t just for hard-core adventure seekers. Families with kids from ages 4-14 and older can experience an epic day on the West Branch of the…
Read MoreOutdoorsy Wedding with an Epic View
Have a look at what Sara & Tommy pulled off for their wedding at the New England Outdoor Center. Sara’s been coming to Maine from Virginia with her family since she was a girl. The Millinocket region and Baxter State Park hold a deep and special meaning, and she’s climbed Katahdin at least 20 times,…
Read MoreFive reasons why you need to visit the Katahdin Region in Winter
I just returned from three blissful, adventurous and unforgettable days with my family in the Katahdin Region of Maine. It’s hard to explain just how refreshed, renewed, and revived we feel after busting our butts on fat bikes, skiing on miles of cross-country ski trails, and even jumping on a snowmobile for a cruise across…
Read MoreEaster at The River Driver’s
Easter Sunday River Driver’s Buffet Sunday April 1st, 11am to 3pm Menu House made Bread Cucumber and Cantaloupe Salad Caesar Salad Smoked Salmon Crudités Quiche Asparagus Tri Colored Roasted Carrots Warm German Potato Salad Baked Ham Beef Brisket with Chimichurri Desserts Carrot Cake Ooey Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Lemon Mousse Price $22.95 Adults, Senior…
Read MoreRun at NEOC
Follow this Map my run Map to find out about some of the cool trails at neoc Create Routes or Search for a route from millions at MapMyRun
Read MoreAugust 19, 2017
Our group this evening was excited to see two cow moose on their pontoon tour! They also saw eagles and loons on their adventure! It was a great evening for wildlife sightings.
Read MoreBaxter State Park 101 and 102
These Posts are to give you more information on Baxter State Park and the surrounding Areas: Baxter State Park 101: Many people visit Baxter State Park (8 miles from NEOC) to hike Katahdin, Maine’s highest mountain and the one that we are fortunate to overlook across the lake. There are three trail-heads to hike to…
Read MoreNew XC-Ski and Mountain Bike Trail Development at NEOC
This fall marks an exciting time for trail development at the New England Outdoor Center. We have for a very long time wished for continued trail development in the local area to expand upon the existing 12 miles of cross country ski trails designed by John Morton. For those of you who are not familar…
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