Wilderness Tripping Descriptions

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These descriptions will give you an idea of the wilderness trips. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact us.

White Mountains
Each trip to the White Mountains National Forest is unique. While the goal of every camper is to successfully climb Mt. Washington, weather conditions determine which climbs are possible. Fortunately the area abounds in possibilities, and almost every trip includes at least one, and often multiple, visits to Emerald Pool for a cooling dip. In the days of camping, parts of the Presidential Range Mountains are scheduled to be conquered.

St. Croix River
The St. Croix River, in far eastern Maine, serves as the boundary between Canada and the United States. It combines stretches of white water with lake and stream paddling in a largely pristine area. Short portages test campers' expertise while proving manageable by all. Campsites range from islands to sites within Canadian territory, all without the necessity of going through customs. This is a six day trip.

Mt. Katahdin & Baxter State Park
To anyone who has mastered mighty Mt. Katahdin in Baxter State Park, the words "Knife Edge" bring back memories of challenge along with a great sense of accomplishment. Not every trip is fortunate enough to be able to traverse this trail; at times wind and weather combine to make it off limits. However, there are multiple ways of reaching the summit, and everyone who does, feels a great deal of justified pride. Other days are filled with other exciting climbs and welcome dips in fast moving streams.

East Branch of the Penobscot & Katahdin
The East Branch of the Penobscot River trip includes mountain climbing, lake paddling and exciting stretches of white water. The first three days of the trip occur in the northeastern corner of Baxter State Park hiking two mountains. The following five days take place along the West Branch of the Penobscot River. Portages alternate with paddling long stretches on a beautiful and historic river. This trip really combines all of the beauty and adventure for which Maine is famous.

Moose River & Catherdral Pines
The Moose River trip begins with a bang, more specifically with a portage from Attean Lake into Holeb Pond. From there the route moves down the Moose River as it makes a gradual counterclockwise loop back into Attean Lake. Along the way are several portages around falls, stretches of white water; and occasional moose sightings for those quiet enough not to spook them. From Attean Pond the river winds through the town of Jackman and down into Long Lake where we take out. The trip usually concludes with a day's rafting experience on the mighty Kennebec River. The trip is seven days in duration.

Bremen Landing & Muscongus Bay Islands
Kieve-Wavus's fourteen acre oceanfront property in Bremen Maine offers stunning views of Muscongus Bay and the opportunity to test one's overnight camping techniques in a safe and beautiful environment. Bremen trips usually include funyaking around a protected bay, exploring the shoreline, games on the deck, humongous amounts of tasty food, and songs and stories around the campfire accompanied by ever-present S'mores.

Johns Bay/Fort Island
Paddle from the scenic and historic John's Bay, through Christmas Cove gut and into the Damariscotta River with an overnight on Fort Island.

East Machias River
Explore the most eastern part of Maine on a mixture of easy rapids, expansive meadows, and lakes of varying sizes. You’ll stay on two of the most beautiful sites in Eastern Maine, Crawford Lake Island and Second Lake. Start by honing your paddling skills on flat water lakes move on to streams then more technical rivers and then back to lakes, ending your trip near East Machias situated right on the coast of Maine.

Sea Kayak & Appalachian Trail
Explore Muscongus Bay and the islands. Observe the seals, wade on scenic sand bars and check out the illuminated phosphorescence. The Muscongus Islands are both beautiful and fragile with ego systems that depend on how we practice and value "leave no trace" practices. Campers then hike a section Maine's Appalachian Trail.

Allagash Wilderness Waterway Trip
Hundreds of thousands of adventurers, including Henry David Thoreau, have been thrilled by the natural beauty of this chain of lakes and white water rivers in Northern Maine that comprise the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Nobody every forgets these two weeks of shared experience in unspoiled country, surrounded by moose, bear and deer in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin, Maine's highest peak.

Camden Hills
The Camden Hills, surrounding the coastal community of Camden, offer some of the most spectacular views of Midcoast Maine. From there campers climb Mt. Battie for views of Penobscot Bay and Mt. Megunticook for views over inland lakes and rivers. There's always time at the end of an active day for a game of Frisbee, nature creations, journaling and more.

Fort Island
The Fort Island Trip begins with a paddle down the Damariscotta River to where it flows into the mighty Atlantic Ocean. There, on an island facing the sea, campers prepare a campsite where they remain overnight. There is plenty of time to explore the island, swim in the ocean waters, prepare gourmet meals, and, around the campfire, listen to stories of the strange and wonderful things that have happened in coastal Maine.