New England Outdoor Center

All You Can Eat RD Fish Fry
2016-11-11 04:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Every Friday at The River Driver’s Restaurant 4pm to 9pm $9.99

Double Trouble Thursdays
2016-06-30 08:00 - 17:00 | New England Outdoor Center, 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
This whitewater rafting experience is so much fun, we want you to experience it twice! Saturdays in June, Thursdays during the summer, and weekends in September we “double” the fun on the Penobscot for thrill-seekers craving the ultimate whitewater experience. If you want the best whitewater rafting in Maine, then a “Double Trouble” trip with NEOC will provide great value and excitement for your entire group. The “Double Troubles” run the Ripogenus Gorge stretch of the West Branch of the Penobscot River not once, but twice in the same day! Nowhere in Maine will you find this much Class V whitewater.

Double Trouble Whitewater Rafting Thursdays
2016-06-23 08:00 - 17:00 | NEOC, 30 Twin Pines Road , Millinocket, ME, 04662, United States
This whitewater rafting experience is so much fun, we want you to experience it twice! Saturdays in June, Thursdays during the summer, and weekends in September we “double” the fun on the Penobscot for thrill-seekers craving the ultimate whitewater experience. If you want the best whitewater rafting in Maine, then a “Double Trouble” trip with NEOC will provide great value and excitement for your entire group. The “Double Troubles” run the Ripogenus Gorge stretch of the West Branch of the Penobscot River not once, but twice in the same day! Nowhere in Maine will you find this much Class V whitewater.
Every Thursday at 8am –

Full River Whitewater Rafting
2016-06-01 08:00 - 2016-09-30 17:00 | NEOC, 30 Twin Pines Road , Millinocket, ME, 04662, United States
Most Days (Everyday EXCEPT Thursday!) – we are doing our full River Trip.
White Water Rafting on the Penobscot River in Maine is one of the most spectacular and challenging whitewater river experiences in the eastern United States and has become our most popular river to raft on. The Penobscot River boasts a reputation of exhilarating rapids and breathtaking scenery. In the morning the trip travels the lower river – class I to III rapids, including Nasowadnehnuk Falls, Abol and Little and Big Pocwockamus. After a river side barbeque Lunch (chicken, steak, fish or vegetarian) the trip moves to the Upper River taking on Class IV -V Rapids in the afternoon. The upper river is an exciting and raucous waterway that possesses a stretch which drops 70 feet per mile through a narrow, granite-walled canyon into Class V rapids with rapids such as Exterminator and Cribworks and Big Eddy. The full River trip is a Great way to spend a day. Check in is at 8:00 am at the Penobscot Outdoor Center (POC”. The Trip is off the river and back at POC by 3-3.30 when the trip will enjoy reviewing the video from the day and pictures of the trip.

Penobscot River Full River Trip
Class I-V Rapids
14 Mile River Trip
Check in at 8:00 am
Natural Water Slides & Surfing
Includes Riverside BBQ lunch
From $79/pp

Fall Photography Workshop with Mark & Anita Picard
2015-09-30 | New England Outdoor Center, 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Wildlife Photography Workshops at NEOC: June 10th – June 14th; June 22nd – June 26th, Sept 30th – Oct 4th; and Oct 5th – Oct 9th
Combine a relaxing Maine vacation with a creative learning experience!
Join professional wildlife photographers for an all inclusive 4-day Maine Woods Photography Workshop at the New England Outdoor Center’s Twin Pine Camps. Photograph northern Maine’s abundant wildlife and spectacular landscapes while being guided by experienced professional nature photographer’s Mark Picard and Anita Mueller.
During the day, you will photograph in remote wildlife habitats and at the most picturesque locations in the Katahdin Region via kayak, and pontoon boat, as well as by van (on dry land). In the evenings you will relax while dining at our acclaimed River Driver Restaurant and lodging in one of our luxury cabins here at New England Outdoor Center’s Twin Pine Camps on scenic Millinocket Lake in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin.
All skill levels welcome! A blend of casual format and hands on learning will provide a relaxed and informative Maine photography workshop experience regardless of your skill level. From getting the most out of your DSLR to producing great wildlife and nature images you will learn more than you thought possible in four days.
The September and October workshops coincide with the Fall Moose Rut and spectacular Fall Foliage that the region is noted for. Landscape photography opportunities in the Katahdin Region are magnificent and truly inspiring this time of year. This is the best time to capture the often elusive Moose in courtship and mating behavior with a backdrop of autumn color that illuminates the region each Fall.
Your days will begin at first light, and other than a mid day break, will end at last light each day. There are no long hikes involved, with most of your photography occurring near the vans or on the water.
Package Price includes four nights luxury lodging at the New England Outdoor Center’s Twin Pine Camps, the fixing’s for continental breakfast in your cabin each morning, four picnic style lunches, four evening meals at the acclaimed River Driver Restaurant, snacks, kayak rental, pontoon boat reservation, and transportation to and from shooting locations during the workshop as well as expert photography instruction and guiding. Lodging consists of private room with shared common areas. To insure individual instruction registration is limited to 8 participants. Package Price $1400.
For further information and workshop registration visit our guest professional wildlife photographer’s website www.markpicard.com or contact Mark and Anita directly via email at mark@markpicard.com or by phone at their Millinocket, Maine studio Moose Prints Gallery and Gifts 207-447-6906.

Maine Photography Workshops at NEOC with Anita & Mark Picard
2015-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | New England Outdoor Center, 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
4 Workshops this year 2015: June 10th – June 14th; June 22nd – June 26th, Sept 30th – Oct 4th; and Oct 5th – Oct 9th
Combine a relaxing Maine vacation with a creative learning experience!
Join professional wildlife photographers for an all inclusive 4-day Maine Woods Photography Workshop at the New England Outdoor Center’s Twin Pine Camps. Photograph northern Maine’s abundant wildlife and spectacular landscapes while being guided by experienced professional nature photographer’s Mark Picard and Anita Mueller.
During the day, you will photograph in remote wildlife habitats and at the most picturesque locations in the Katahdin Region via kayak, and pontoon boat, as well as by van (on dry land). In the evenings you will relax while dining at our acclaimed River Driver Restaurant and lodging in one of our luxury cabins here at New England Outdoor Center’s Twin Pine Camps on scenic Millinocket Lake in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin.
All skill levels welcome! A blend of casual format and hands on learning will provide a relaxed and informative Maine photography workshop experience regardless of your skill level. From getting the most out of your DSLR to producing great wildlife and nature images you will learn more than you thought possible in four days.
Can’t decide which photo workshop to participate in? Maybe we can help.
Mid June in the Katahdin Region provides opportunities to photograph a world coming to life after a long winter. Picturesque indigenous wildflowers, rushing waterways, boreal birds as well as other flora and fauna, including Moose and their newborn calves provide abundant inspiration and opportunities to learn new photography skills.
The September and October workshops coincide with the Fall Moose Rut and spectacular Fall Foliage that the region is noted for. Landscape photography opportunities in the Katahdin Region are magnificent and truly inspiring this time of year. This is the best time to capture the often elusive Moose in courtship and mating behavior with a backdrop of autumn color that illuminates the region each Fall.
Your days will begin at first light, and other than a mid day break, will end at last light each day. There are no long hikes involved, with most of your photography occurring near the vans or on the water.
Package Price includes four nights luxury lodging at the New England Outdoor Center’s Twin Pine Camps, the fixing’s for continental breakfast in your cabin each morning, four picnic style lunches, four evening meals at the acclaimed River Driver Restaurant, snacks, kayak rental, pontoon boat reservation, and transportation to and from shooting locations during the workshop as well as expert photography instruction and guiding. Lodging consists of private room with shared common areas. To insure individual instruction registration is limited to 8 participants. Package Price $1400.
For further information and workshop registration visit our guest professional wildlife photographer’s website www.markpicard.com or contact Mark and Anita directly via email at mark@markpicard.com or by phone at their Millinocket, Maine studio Moose Prints Gallery and Gifts 207-447-6906.

REEL Paddling Film Festival
2015-06-13 17:30 - 21:30 | New England Outdoor Center, 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Reel Paddling Film Festival @ NEOC –

$12 Tickets in Advance
$15 Tickets at the Door
16Years Old & Under FREE

The New England Outdoor Center will present The 10th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival at River Driver’s Restaurant on June 13, 2015. Doors will open to the public for vendor shopping at 5:30 PM, the show will begin at 7:30PM.
The Reel Paddling Film Festival is an international film tour presenting the world’s best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP and kayak fishing action and paddling lifestyle films of the year on screens in 100-plus cities across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. Audiences can expect to see stand-up paddle surfing, hairy whitewater action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines, headwaters canoe expeditions, international river travel films, motivating environmental documentaries, grueling kayak fishing battles and hilarious short films capturing the lighter side of paddling life.
In addition, with your ticket to our Reel Paddling Film Festival screening you’ll receive free digital subscriptions to Rapid, Adventure Kayak, Canoe Roots and Kayak Angler magazines, a $39 value. This festival is one that you will not want to miss out on! Order your tickets now! https://www.ticketriver.com/event/14986
Film Festival Package $149PP – 2 Nights lodging, Full River Rafting Trip, BBQ Lunch & Film Festival
Come enjoy the whole weekend with us – this super saver price includes 2 nights hostel cabin lodging, a whitewater rafting trip with the New England Outdoor Center, a BBQ lunch, and a ticket to the film festival which also includes the digital subscriptions listed above. (free digital subscriptions to Rapid, Adventure Kayak, Canoeroots and Kayak Angler magazines, a $39 value)

Click or Call To Book Your Weekend Of Adventure!! 1-800-766-7238

Maine Woods Fall Wildlife Photography Workshop with Mark and Anita Picard
2015-06-10 12:00 | New England Outdoor Center, 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States

Maine Photography Workshops at NEOC with Anita & Mark Picard
2015-06-10 | New England Outdoor Center, 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Wildlife Photography Workshops at NEOC: June 10th – June 14th; June 22nd – June 26th, Sept 30th – Oct 4th; and Oct 5th – Oct 9th
Bull Moose in the Maine Woods
Combine a relaxing Maine vacation with a creative learning experience!
Join professional wildlife photographers for an all inclusive 4-day Maine Woods Photography Workshop at the New England Outdoor Center’s Twin Pine Camps. Photograph northern Maine’s abundant wildlife and spectacular landscapes while being guided by experienced professional nature photographer’s Mark Picard and Anita Mueller.
During the day, you will photograph in remote wildlife habitats and at the most picturesque locations in the Katahdin Region via kayak, and pontoon boat, as well as by van (on dry land). In the evenings you will relax while dining at our acclaimed River Driver Restaurant and lodging in one of our luxury cabins here at New England Outdoor Center’s Twin Pine Camps on scenic Millinocket Lake in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin.
All skill levels welcome! A blend of casual format and hands on learning will provide a relaxed and informative Maine photography workshop experience regardless of your skill level. From getting the most out of your DSLR to producing great wildlife and nature images you will learn more than you thought possible in four days.
Can’t decide which photo workshop to participate in? Maybe we can help.
Mid June in the Katahdin Region provides opportunities to photograph a world coming to life after a long winter. Picturesque indigenous wildflowers, rushing waterways, boreal birds as well as other flora and fauna, including Moose and their newborn calves provide abundant inspiration and opportunities to learn new photography skills.
The September and October workshops coincide with the Fall Moose Rut and spectacular Fall Foliage that the region is noted for. Landscape photography opportunities in the Katahdin Region are magnificent and truly inspiring this time of year. This is the best time to capture the often elusive Moose in courtship and mating behavior with a backdrop of autumn color that illuminates the region each Fall.
Your days will begin at first light, and other than a mid day break, will end at last light each day. There are no long hikes involved, with most of your photography occurring near the vans or on the water.
Package Price includes four nights luxury lodging at the New England Outdoor Center’s Twin Pine Camps, the fixing’s for continental breakfast in your cabin each morning, four picnic style lunches, four evening meals at the acclaimed River Driver Restaurant, snacks, kayak rental, pontoon boat reservation, and transportation to and from shooting locations during the workshop as well as expert photography instruction and guiding. Lodging consists of private room with shared common areas. To insure individual instruction registration is limited to 8 participants. Package Price $1400.
For further information and workshop registration visit our guest professional wildlife photographer’s website www.markpicard.com or contact Mark and Anita directly via email at mark@markpicard.com or by phone at their Millinocket, Maine studio Moose Prints Gallery and Gifts 207-447-6906.

Yoga Weekend Retreat - Sign up now $299/person
2015-06-05 15:00 - 2015-06-07 10:00 | New England Outdoor Center, 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
‘Rekindle Your Spirit of Adventure’ Yoga Retreat

Rekindle your spirit of adventure at the New England Outdoor Center.
With teacher Donna Davidge from the Martha Stewert Show as your Guru, and Mount Katahdin, Maine’s highest mountain, as your backdrop you will enjoy a series of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga classes appropriate for all levels. Revitalize by the water with sun rise and sun set meditation flows, paddle boarding and guided hikes, optional massage and sauna sessions. Enjoy award winning gourmet meals including vegetarian options and plenty of free time for rest, rejuvenation and reflection. Find and achieve your “Sattva” the Sanskrit word explaining a state of balance, joy, and harmony that will radiate through you and all time, from the inside out. “When the student is ready the teacher will appear.”
Meet your teacher, Donna Davidge: http://sewallhouse.com/hosts.html

Reserve your space now- Call 1-800-766-7238 ext.1007

Package Includes

*2 nights lodging
(Cabin accommodations are full service and shared with other yoga attendees. Private cabins, and rooms are also available foran additional charge.)
*5 Yoga Sessions
*2 Meditation Sessions
*2 Breakfasts
*Family Style Dinner w/wine
*A Journal & Pen
*Sauna Sessions
*Guided Hikes
*Paddle Boarding
*Massage available by appointment for an additional fee

Retreat Schedule
Day 1: June 5, 2015
* Check In
* Welcome Reception with catered light snacks, infused water, and herbal hot tea
* Learn or fine-tune the basics with an intro to yoga workshop #1 or take in your space and settle in
*Detox in the Sauna, set your intention for the weekend and then off to bed
Day2: June 6, 2015
* Wake refreshed, Stretch, and enjoy a catered nutritious breakfast by the water with beautiful Mt. Katahdin
* Join a meditation group by the water or enjoy a paddle board lesson with your fellow yogis
* Yoga Session #2
*Take some free time, curl up with your journal and be present with yourself or have lunch with your new friends
*Align and Digest with Yoga session #3 or explore gratitude with a guided or unguided hike
*Relax, Unwind, Reflect with group meditation or grab a complimentary snack and curl up with your journal.
*Salute and thank the sun at the day’s end with sunset yoga session #4
* Take some free time to reflect and refresh before dinner
*Nourish, Appreciate & Applaud yourself with a catered family style dinner among new friends- Enjoy a glass of wine if you wish!
*After dinner Detox in the Sauna, relax outside by the fire or both- you deserve it!
Day3: June 7, 2015
*Wake, Stretch, and enjoy a nutritious breakfast by the water with Mt. Katahdin
*Early Morning Yogi send off session- Yoga Session #5
*Lodging Check Out – We’ll see you next time, friend!

Some items that you will need:
-We are a semi-remote location roughly 10miles to the closest store. Although, we do have a full restaurant on site, make sure you pick up some of your favorite snacks on your way and before checking in.
-Bring a towel, your yoga mat, and any blocks that you may need. (We will have a couple extra mats to loan out. Please ask upon booking)
-Comfortable clothes and a positive open mind.
Book Now!! You deserve it!! 1-800-766-7238 ext.1007

Are you just interested in taking a class to check it out? Guests are welcome to join in on a per class donation basis. Call 800-766-7238 to reserve or if you have questions.

The Maine Canoe Symposium
2015-06-05 - 2015-06-07 | OFF Site Location -Call info line listed for more information
Join us for a weekend devoted to canoes, paddling, poling, camping, and adventure.

MaineCanoeSymposium.org

Reservations: (207)-647-3721
Information: (207)-778-0853
info@mainecanoesymposium.org

Featured Speakers:
Emily Turner: “Traveling Upstream”
Peter Marshall: “Labrador Passage”
*Hear Stories of adventure travel
*Try new canoes, paddles, and techniques
*Learn to paddle, pole, or sail a canoe
*Discover new camping skills
*Get ideas for your next canoe trip
*Consult with our experienced friendly staff
*Meet like-minded friends
*Watch your children have a blast
*Come to MCS,now in our 30th year
June 5-7, 2015
Please tell your friends!
