Experience Maine s Katahdin Region

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1 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

2 Katahdin Region... everything Whatever your passion for the ou PLUS the magnificent backdrop o View of Mt. Katahdin from Twin Pines on Millinocket Lake

3 outdoor adventurers want tdoors, you can have it all f 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...

4 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.

5 MAINE S SCENIC RIVERS THE PENOBSCOT Lower river trips or soft adventure/family trips. Ages 6 and up. Full river for high adventure trips including some advanced Class V rapids. Age 15 and up. THE KENNEBEC Ideal for families and first time rafters. Full river, age 10 and up. Lower river, age 7 and up. THE DEAD The must-do trip for all serious rafters. Big water spring and fall and guaranteed fun. Minimum age 15. Spectacular scenery in the Katahdin region. Whatever your expectations, anticipate more The Penobscot River: A pool-drop river with spectacular, complex rapids dropping into calm pools of water which allow time to catch your breath before tackling the next rapid. The 90 foot walls of Ripogenus Gorge give way to breathtaking views of the mountains of Baxter Park including Mt. Katahdin, Maine s highest mountain. Surfing spots and a natural water slide are highlights of a Penobscot River trip. The Kennebec River: A deep water gorge where compression waves create a continuous roller coaster ride for nearly six miles. The Alleyway and the most famous rapid, Magic Falls, offer some of the largest breaking waves in the Northeast. The last six miles of the ride mellows a bit and guests get to swim and paddle duckies alongside their rafts. The Dead River: Ten times a year this 16 mile run comes screaming to life in a whitewater bonanza, featuring intense 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 water, spectacular foliage, and guaranteed fun! We will help you plan a trip that is perfect for you. Call us today!

6 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.

7 WILDLIFE TOURING NEOC-STYLE ONLY at NEOC Daily Moose and Wildlife Tours with a Registered Maine Guide NEOC Moose Sighting Guarantee If you don't see a moose, or your tour doesn't meet your every expectation, just ask and the next one is on us! We want to exceed your expectations. The New England Outdoor Center rewards bird watchers with an abundance of nearby choices that add up to a gratifying birdwatching vacation in Maine. Sightings include: Eagles Osprey Canada geese Loons Great Blue Heron Song birds 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

8 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. Our lakeside cabins and guest houses at Twin Pines have all the amenities of home: great character, all bedding and towels, complete kitchens, fully furnished and heated, and free canoe use. Some come with additional amenities like a fireplace or woodstove for ambiance, a TV or a spectacular lake or Mountain view. PREMIER CABINS Our 3 premier cabins can sleep up to 12 or 14 people. These homes offer higherend comfort with leather furniture, spectacular views, multiple baths and bedrooms with Queen size beds, and much larger common space in the livingroom and kitchens. NEW GREEN COVESIDE GUEST HOUSES Nine luxury and well appointed guest houses, all on the water, can sleep up to 8 people and feature 3 private bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, leather furniture, TV, fireplace, patios, privacy and the peace of mind knowing that NEOC is commited to building to the highest standard for LEED certification. (Leadershp in Energy and Environmental Design)

9 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 rafting base. This busy campground, located directly on Pockwockamus Pond, has spectacular views of Mt. Katahdin. It offers volleyball, hot tub, shower and bathroom 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.

10 Katahdin Area Vacation Map Lake Frost Pond Ripogenus Dam The Gorge Exterminator Katahdin 5267 BAXTER STATE PARK The Cribworks West Branch Penobscot River GOLDEN ROAD Big Ambejackmockamus Falls Nesowadnehunk Rainbow Lake Abol Falls Abol Pond take-out Hurd Pond Big Pockwockamus Falls Pemadumcook Lake Upper Togue Pond Lower Togue Pond Ambajejus Lake PENOBSCOT OUTDOOR CENTER Millinocket Lake TWIN PINE CAMPS, CABINS, AND GUESTHOUSES 2005 The Wilderness Company (Wildernessmaps.com) North Twin Lake South Twin Lake Millinocket Dolby Pond RICE FARM CAMPGROUND RIVER DRIVERS RESTAURANT East Millinocket 95 Medway New England Outdoor Center s favorite Penobscot River rafting spots. RIPOGENUS GORGE extends from deep in Ripogenus Lake to the Cribworks Rapid. Whitewater rafters revere this Class V section for Exterminator, The Staircase, The Heaters, The Little Eddy and Bailing Eddy Rapids. THE CRIBWORKS is Maine s most famous Class V rapid. Named for the huge cribwork dams from the historic log drives, it stands out today as one of the most challenging commercially rafted rapids east of the Mississippi River. BIG AMBEJACKMOCKAMUS FALLS, Big A, is a sharp S-bend in the river which builds from Class I to Class IV in the first of three drops that make up the rapid. The second and third drops offer fine surfing opportunities for rafters and kayakers alike. NESOWADNEHUNK FALLS is the biggest single drop on the Penobscot River, loved by rafters, kayakers, and fishermen. Landlocked salmon can be seen jumping up the 10-foot drop during the annual spawning migration. It affords a great opportunity for surfing, climbing behind the falls, and fly fishing. ABOL FALLS is a rocky Class II-III rapid that follows the Abol Deadwater. Two great hydraulics often soak rafters and somersault kayakers. It ends in a calm pool beside a large eddy on the right with a beautiful sandy beach and easy road access. BIG POCKWOCKAMUS FALLS is one of the longer rapids on the Penobscot River. Guides guests, and kayakers love it. It is a great rapid for learning to kayak, swimming in whitewater, or just enjoying the roller coaster ride over the waves. THE NEVERS CORNER rafting takeout lies just a quarter mile after the end of Big Pockwockamus Falls, arguably the most exciting rapid encountered in the morning. Highly anticipated privies are available here.

11 Unwind and indulge your senses Fine dining in a casual atmosphere One of the most memorable meals to be found in the North Woods. Down East Magazine April 2004 You might feel like you ve stepped out of the Maine woods and into your favorite bistro. Our critically acclaimed menu features regional creations along with traditional fare and world famous Maine seafood, grilled entrées, and sumptuous desserts all accompanied by an extensive wine list and a fullservice bar. Located on the banks of the Penobscot River, the River Drivers Restaurant is the perfect place to unwind and indulge your senses after a day in the great outdoors. accompanied by an extensive wine list and a full-service, first-rate bar. Winner of 2008 Ultimate Chef Award BANQUET FACILITIES Team building Corporate retreats Employee rewards Family functions Weddings Holiday parties

12 Looking for planning ideas? 2 Night Stay and Play Packages From $99 Two nights lodging, a choice of Whitewater Rafting, Soft Adventure, or a Moose and Wildlife Tour, and breakfast and lunch on the day of your adventure activity. Add dinner at The River Drivers for just $23 for adults and $12 for children per night. From $99 is for opening day through July 10th and August 31st until the end of the season. Lodging is a campsite or cabin tent. Package can be upgraded. 2 Night Multi-Adventure Stay and Play Packages From $149 Two nights lodging, one breakfast, one lunch, and a choice of 2 of the following: Whitewater Rafting, Soft Adventure River Trip, or a 3-hr Moose and Wildlife Tour. Add dinner at The River Drivers for just $23 for adults and $12 for children per night. From $149 pricing is for opening day through July 10th and August 31st until the end of the season. Lodging is a campsite or cabin tent. Package can be upgraded. Whitewater Rafting Adventures From $69 for adults/$62 for children (6-14) The Ultimate Maine Adventure: Whitewater rafting on the Kennebec, Penobscot, or Dead Rivers with our Registered Maine Guides. Lunch is included, with a slide and video show to recap your day on the river. Pictures and DVD of your personal adventure are available for purchase. From $69/$62 pricing is for opening day through June 10th and August 31st till the end ofthe season on the Kennebec. Kids pricing is year round on the Kennebec. Moose and Wildlife Tours From $49 for adults and $39 for children (5-12) A Registered Maine Guide welcomes you aboard our luxury pontoon boat or air conditioned 12 passenger van at our Twin Pine Camps location on Millinocket Lake. We spot bald eagles, loons, osprey, great blue heron, Canada geese, whitetail deer, and on occasion, black bear. This tour is a must for those who want to see a moose, especially with our moose sighting guarantee. Moose & Wildlife Tour guests receive a free appetizer when ordering an entrée at our critically acclaimed River Drivers Restaurant. Seven days might not be enough! Here s a sampling of what you DAY 1 Sunset Cruise DAY 2 Family Float Trip/ Dinner at River Drivers DAY 3 Guided Hike and Moose Tour DA Bird wa

13 We ll create a package just for you. WE HAVE GREAT WINTER ADVENTURE PACKAGES, TOO! Winter vacations and weekend getaway packages that include trailside lodging, meals and snowmobile rentals or guided snowmobile tours for families, groups and organizations. Millinocket/Katahdin region boasts over 280 miles of exceptionally groomed trails, much of it on the ITS the backbone of Maine s 13,000 miles of Interconnecting Trail System. 3-Hour Guided Snowmobile Tours From $99 Let us introduce you to the scenic ITS trials of Maine. This tour is fully guided and includes your ski-doo sled, helmet and Registered Maine Guide. Sun - Fri: $99pp Sat: $129pp Spectacular scenery in the wild and remote Katahdin region. 19 Trailside Cabins and Guest Houses with fuel and sled rentals on site. Well-maintained Ski-doo snowmobiles and 8 turbodiesel groomers groom nightly. Let us design a multi-day winter adventure package for you. Trails are well-built, well-established roads with excellent and informative signage. can do at New England Outdoor Center. Y 4 tching DAY 5 Canoe adventure DAY 6 Rafting on Penobscot DAY 7 Fly fishing

14 Ktaadn Resorts... In Harmony Designed to break new ground in resort development in Maine, Ktaadn Resorts seeks to balance the creation of an amenity-rich resort and community with environmental stewardship and sustainability. The phased development of Ktaadn Resorts will allow us to expand our outdoor activities and outdoor-themed programming. We expect completion of the lodge by If you would like to be kept informed of our progress on this unique resort and real estate project, please Matthew Polstein at or visit KtaadnResorts.com TWIN PINE CAMPS EXPANSION WITH COVESIDE GUEST HOUSES

15 with Nature NEW GREEN COVESIDE GUEST HOUSES READY JUNE 2009 The first phase of this project is underway, with the expansion of Twin Pine Camps. The nine new Coveside guest houses will be groundbreaking in both design and construction green-built for high performance and sustainability and to meet the highest standards for clean air quality. These well-appointed luxury guest houses, all on Millinocket Lake, can sleep up to 8 people and feature 3 private bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, leather furniture, patios, privacy and the peace of mind knowing that NEOC is commited to building to the highest standard for LEED certification. For greater detail on why we are becoming a leader in Green Development and Resort Facilities, see our website: