New England Outdoor Center

Yellow Sun Wreckers Feb 17
2018-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Join us on Saturday night for a fun evening of intimate acoustic new grass with members of the Yellow Sun Wreckers Band. An acoustic trio, for a fun evening and just a little less rowdy than the usual full sound band.

Valentines Day at the River Drivers Restaurant
2018-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
The River Driver’s
Valentine’s Day Specials
APPETIZERS
Spinach Salad: Poached pears, candy stripe beets warmed and tossed in baby spinach. Finished with a rosemary balsamic reduction and goat cheese.
Tuna on “Toast”: Tuna Poke on a fried wonton chip drizzled with a creamy wasabi sauce and our teriyaki.
Lobster Meatballs: Lobster, fresh herbs and lemon rolled in Panko. Served with a tarragon cream sauce and crispy carrots straws.
ENTREES
Chicken: Pan-Seared Statler Chicken Breast on a nest of Pappardelle pasta and Burrata tossed in our bacon bourbon tomato sauce.
Steak N Frits: 8oz-Grilled Beef Tenderloin with a buttery corn puree and “lobster fries”.
Scallops: Seared Scallops with a Bok Choy Strudel. Strudel is made with roasted pistachios, gruyere cheese and baby bok choy, wrapped in phyllo dough.
DESSERT SPECIALS
Coconut Cake: Lynn Oake’s famous triple layer coconut cake with fresh raspberries.
Bavarian Cream: Chocolate and Raspberry Bavarian cream with pecan brittle and fresh whipped cream.
Made by the students of the ProStart team at Region 3, taught by Chef Herman Ammerman.

Full Blue Super Moon Ski at NEOC
2018-01-30 18:45 - 21:00 | NEOC, 30 Twin Pines Road , Millinocket, ME, 04662, United States
How about joining us for a night ski Tuesday night at 7 pm. It is a Super Blue Full Blood Moon and given that this particular moon is a once in a 150 year event, we are going to ski. Come and join us, bring skis. We will gather at 6.45 and will ski at 7. It should take about 2 hours and a 5 mile round trip ski, hot chocolate afterwards at neoc/river drivers. We are doing this on Tuesday as there will be snow on Wednesday night so we may not see it at 100% – but 99% works for us. If you can’t join on Tuesday we will do the next full moon. You are welcome to come and snowshoe on the ski trail at your own pace – and we will regroom it for skiing on Wednesday morning (usually no snowshoeing on the ski trails, but for this we will make it work)
We may go again on Wed Night – but will have to see what the weather is doing, right now looks like snow… Call 207-723-5438 with questions.

Thanksgiving 2017
2017-11-23 11:00 - 15:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
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Mother's Day
2017-05-15 11:00 - 16:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Mother’s Day Buffet
Sunday May 14th 11am to 4pm
Croissants, Salad of Mixed Greens,
Almonds, Tomato’s, Roasted Cauliflower,
Wild Rice & Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette
Chilled Cucumber and Melon Soup
Green Bean Almandine, Potato Hash
RD Macaroni & Tomatoes
Chicken Salad with fresh Tarragon
Baked Haddock with lemon, dill & crumb topping
Herb Roasted Pork Loin
Desserts: Chocolate Mousse
Pound Cake with Lemon Curd & Blueberries
Adult—21.95 Seniors—19.95
5-12yr—12.95 4 & under Free

Cinco De Mayo
2017-05-05 17:00 - 21:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
CINCO DE MAYO
FRIDAY MAY 5TH
MEXICAN BUFFET – $14.95pp
5pm – 9pm
HOUSE CHIPS AND SALSA
STUFFED JALAPENO PEPPERS
ROASTED CORN AND CILANTRO
MEXICAN DICED POTATO HASH
CHICKEN ENCHALADA’S
TACO’S – BEEF, CARNITAS AND FISH = with MANY ASSORTED ACCOMPANIMENTS
Guacamole – Pico De Gallo – Pickled Jalapenos – Slaw – Mango Salsa –
Pickled Onions – Radishes – Sour Cream – Cheese – Tomatoes –
Lime and Cilantro Sauce – Baja Sauce
MEXICAN FRUIT WITH HONEY – LIME SYRUP

Easter Sunday Buffet at The River Driver's
2017-04-16 11:00 - 15:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Easter Sunday River Driver’s Buffet
Sunday April 16th 11am to 3pm
Menu
Dinner Rolls, Fresh Fruit Salad
Smoked Seafood Crudités
Baby Spinach Salad with Feta, Cucumbers,
Blueberries with a Lemon Poppy Vinaigrette
Quiche
Asparagus
Tri Colored Roasted Carrot Melody
Roast Shallot Whipped Potatoes
Boiled Ham
Roasted Lamb Carving
Desserts, Carrot Cake
Ooie Gooie Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Price $22.95 Adults, Senior Citizen $19.95,
5yr-12yr $13.95 and Free for children 4 and under

All You Can Eat RD Fish Fry
2017-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Every Friday at the River Driver’s Restaurant for $9.99
reservations recommended 207-723-8475

St. Patrick's Day
2017-03-17 17:00 - 21:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Live Music with
The Yellow Sun Wreckers
Appetizers
Irish Soda Bread, Brioche Rolls
Irish Nachos, Potato Cakes
Dinner
Braised Lamb Sheppard’s Pie
Traditional Irish Boiled Dinner
Jameson Whiskey Burger
Desserts
Guinness Chocolate Cheesecake
Irish Cream Crème Brûlée
Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse
Reservations Recommended 207-723-8475

All You Can Eat RD Fish Fry
2017-03-10 04:00 - 21:00, 2016-12-09 16:00 - 21:00, 2016-12-02 16:00 - 21:00, 2016-11-25 16:00 - 21:00, 2016-11-18 16:00 - 21:00, 2016-11-11 16:00 - 21:00, 2016-11-11 04:00 - 21:00 | 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

Valentines Day Feb 14th
2017-02-14 16:00 - 21:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Valentine’s Day at The River Driver’s
Appetizers
Pan Seared Lobster Risotto Cake served with a Lemon and Olive Aioli
Fresh Raw Oysters served on the half shell with mignonette sauce
Artisanal Cheese Plate for two with fresh fruit and house made crackers
Entrees
Grilled Swordfish Topped with a Blood Orange Relish
on Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Roasted Rack of lamb, Rubbed with a mint pesto,
creamy mashed potatoes
RD Surf & Turf – 6oz Beef Tenderloin Fillet with Garlic Shrimp,
topped with a garlic sage butter, creamy mashed potatoes
and tender asparagus
Desserts
Special Desserts prepared in our Kitchen assisted by the
Region 3 Culinary Program (hint, Herman’s Students)

The Game is On at The River Driver's Feb 5th
2017-02-05 17:30 - 21:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Join us at the River Driver’s Restaurant on Sunday for good company, Appetizer specials and a fun evening. We are having a Bigger TV than usual – starts around 5.30 and Game Kicks Off at 6.30

New Year's Eve At the RD
2016-12-31 16:00 - 22:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Come and celebrate new Years Eve at the River Driver’s Restaurant. Appetizer, Dinner and Dessert Specials, Fireworks Display, Music by The Jam Company Band. Reservations Highly recommended. 207-723-8475
New Years Eve Menu: Along with our Pub and Dinner Menu the following specials will be featured:
Appetizers: Tuna Tataki with a Ginger Dressin | Marinated Shrimp with a Champagne Beurre Blanc
Dinner Entrees: Pesto Encrusted Lamb, Roasted Plums, Herbed Scallop Potatoes; Roasted Prime rib, Horseradish Cream, Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes; Seared Scallops, Winter Citrus Relish, Toasted Pistachios, Champagne Risotto

All You Can Eat RD Fish Fry
2016-12-30 04:00 - 21:00, 2016-12-16 16:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Marathon Day - Ugly Sweater Party and The Jam band
2016-12-10 18:00 - 22:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Come and visit the River Driver’s Restaurant on Marathon Day. We are having a Sam Adams Tap Takeover, an Ugly Sweater Party and The Jam Band will be Jamming for this festive, fun occasion.

Pre Marathon Pasta Specials
2016-12-09 16:00 - 21:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
This the night before the Millinocket Marathon and a Half and we have some tasty food for runners and people who get hungry thinking about running 🙂

Thanksgiving at The River Driver's
2016-11-24 11:00 - 16:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
Join us at the River Drivers Restaurant for Thanksgiving. Celebrate this great day with our Thanksgiving Buffet served from 11am to 4pm on Thursday November 24th

Baxter Brewing Beer Dinner at The River Driver's
2016-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 | River Driver’s Restaurant, 30 Twin Pines Rd, Millinocket, ME, 04462, United States
The River Driver’s presents a Baxter Brewing Beer Dinner Saturday November 19th at 6pm
5-Course Dinner with Custom Beer Paring – Reservations Call – 207-723-8475

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.
