Had a great experience White Water Rafting for the first time. This place is definitely a more calm…read moreexperience, I've seen many videos of much more extreme rafting but this was a good start. Would definitely recommend for those who don't want something too intense but still will have a good time. They also take pictures of you while on the raft that is sent to your email almost right away. Tom was our guide and was great. The best personality, really easy to joke around with and talk. He does try to freak you out before you start but it is so fun. He makes sure you have a good time and get the most out of the experience. The place itself is also a camping ground and other activities. It doesn't have a bathroom but it does have an outhouse and changing room. For the actual rafting everyone gets on, you have the option after the first round you can go on the duck which is like your own kayaking experience or get in the front as the princess of the boat. We went 4 rounds of rafting, the last round definitely was the most intense and fun. After the rafting you can choose to go tubing. Tubing was definitely a little intense since you go down the same river. We go stuck at the end, the current was crazy strong but thankfully there were kayakers and paddle boarders who come regularly to come help us.

The staff and service I encountered at Northern Waters Outfitters in Errol, NH was the most…read moreunprofessional that I have ever experienced in my 30 years of wilderness travel. After a 2 hour paddle to my campsite on Lake Umbagog, I unloaded my kayak and discovered that the kayak had taken on significant water due to a leak in the rear bulkhead. There was a gallon or two in the compartment, along with my belongings. It was a mess. And the added water weight explained why the boat was dragging. I left numerous polite voicemails and wrote several emails over the next 24 hours, describing the problem and requesting a replacement boat. No one returned my calls, and the one email I received indicated I'd get a replacement kayak brought to me that day. But it never arrived. With an impending storm, we thought it was risky to attempt to paddle back in a boat that was already leaking, and with no replacement boat, we decided to be safe and cut our trip short to avoid paddling in the rain. So, our trip was cut short due to the leaking boat provided by Northern Water Outfitters. More so, it was cut short due to the complete lack of response to the problem. When I arrived back at Northern Waters Outfitters, I had to hunt down someone to assist me (as it had been when I'd initially rented the kayak). When I explained what I had been through to the staff member, he belittled me and insinuated that I was not "patient enough" when waiting for the replacement boat. Note: We had been waiting all day the previous day, at the campsite. We had not been able to kayak around and enjoy the lake on our trip, because we were waiting for the boat, and because it didn't feel safe. I was forced to cut my trip short as I did not feel safe returning with a leaky boat, along with taking in rain (no spray skirt was issued). This staff member was rude and condescending. He again stated, with an attitude, "I was bringing you the boat". When I explained that my concern was based on my extensive experience and knowledge as a wilderness guide in the past, he reacted by mocking me for being a "world renowned expert" (which I never claimed to be) and continued to belittle me. At that point, I told him I expected a refund for the full rental period. He responded with statements such as "you'll get your refund" "whatever you want, expert". His attitude was perplexing, as I'd been extremely patient and polite for the duration, despite the circumstances. While I was issued a refund for the rental, no one from Northern Waters Outfitters had contacted me with an apology or to learn more about how they could have prevented this situation in the first place. Based on the condition of their boats, their customer service, and disregard for my safety, I cannot recommend this outfitter to anyone who is seeking to rent kayaks in Errol, NH. I see that this business has good reviews in the past. Perhaps the owner needs to take note of who he's leaving in charge.

Such a great time. Laurie was our tour guide and boy does she know her stuff. Such a great…read moreknowledge of moose along with area knowledge. She makes for a great night out moosing! We were super lucky to see 12 moose, 3 deer, 2 foxes, 1 black bear and a cat lol

We brought a bachelorette party on the moose tour! Lori was a great guide and taught us a lot about…read moremoose and how/where to look for them in the wallows. She fit into the mood of our party and was super fun! We were out moosing for a long time and were out during a pretty heavy thunder storm. I have no idea how she managed to spot 5 moose and 3 deer in the pitch dark, driving in the rain, operating the spotlights, and telling us lots of stories and facts about moose. The bus was comfy, there was 11 of us and two others- a full bus! Thanks for a fun time Lori!

Had a great tour yesterday of Flagstaff Lake yesterday. Jeff is very knowledgeable and personable…read more I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys history and geology.

From the owner: Join Master Maine Guide Jeff Hinman for an unforgettable Maine experience on Flagstaff Lake;…read morecomplete with breath-taking views, the rich history of the area, and memories to last a lifetime.

I took my best friend ziplining at Bretton Woods today. It was such an amazing experience!! The…read moreview of Mount Washington was breathtaking, the tour itself was incredibly fun and exhilarating, and the tour guides/instructors (John and Rob) we SO nice and helpful. I am horrified of heights, but they took the time to teach the process and really made me feel comfortable. They really helped to bring the tour to life!! I highly recommend you check this out if you're in the area; the fall was a beautiful time to go!

We came here for my friends bachelorette party back in May. I am absolutely TERRIFIED of heights…read moreand I had a total blast- in fact, I was more scared of the waiting on the platform part than the actual ziplining part. I did feel 100% safe the whole time though. The instructors were good about suiting us up with the ropes in the beginning, and they all were friendly, had great senses of humor, and were so patient in calming down us scaredy cats!! I think there were about 9 lines in total and the whole thing took about 2 hours? Maybe 3? They were all fun and unique! There were also opportunities to walk across rope bridges and rappel down. Loads of fun! I would definitely do this again.

Everything was perfect! These guys are worth every penny. My son (13), dad (72) and me (45) all had…read morea blast!

Dave took four of us our on our first fly fishing experience. It was awesome! Dave was a great…read moreinstructor and took us to multiple locations for an amazing first time fly fishing adventure. Highly recommend Dave for some fly fishing classes.

My friend and I tried the evening moose tour in which you are driven to a beautiful 'pond' as they…read morecall it and get into 3 person canoes (two paddling, one in the middle) hoping to see moose. Their venue is closer to Bangor than some of the other outfitters that do this, however, the ride to get to the pond is at least an hour. You ride in a van and some of the roads are bumpy. The guide narrates a little, but I feel he could have done more. The home base is nice and they sell souvenirs, coffee, and snacks. They have a bathroom building with changing areas. There was lots of water on the ground there, so I wonder why it wasn't moped. Once you get into the van, there is no bathroom area (unless there is a porta potty that I missed. The scenery by the water was very beautiful and peaceful and even though no moose were spotted, it was still a very nice experience. The price was fair and there was always someone that answered the phone when we called to ask questions. Overall a great experience.

The van was full and the people in the last two rows were bounced around uncomfortably and were…read moreunable to see anything for four hours. The two exceptions were when the van stopped and we all got out. The only good seat was in the front passenger spot. At one point two Jeeps were behind our tour van for a long time, the guide made a comment about how they were being impatient, needed to respect the tour bus, and didn't let them pass us by pulling over. She kept them behind us for quite about 1/2 hour. When we finally spotted a moose 2.5 hours in and she pulled over, the two vehicles revved their engines and sped past, scaring the one moose we saw the entire time back into the woods. So we saw a moose running into the woods. The people at the back of the van saw it's butt... As we headed back to the tour lodge, another moose crossed the road in front of us, it took about 4 strides across the street... so, did we see moose? Technically, yes... was it what we signed up for and paid $74, and a four hour ride for? No! So their 89% moose spotting rate includes this... if you're thinking you want to see moose in water, munching away and you have an almost 90% chance that's not really an accurate take on this. Also, our tour guide Natalie was very nice, however she did not know much more than the average Joe- me... she wasn't particularly engaging and didn't have information that didn't pop up on any Google search, as a matter of fact, she didn't necessarily know info that did pop up on a google search... she did give us tasty brownies and water. I was able to capture scenery photos, no moose photos though

We had such a fun time during our 5 mile cart ride with the dogs! During our visit, we learned…read moreabout their rescue and got to meet a bunch of the dogs (there's over 80 dogs!). Each one is so excited to meet you and super friendly. We did a 4PM ride which took us into the dark but they had headlamps for us to use when we returned and nice hot drinks. I would definitely come back simply to spend more time with the dogs! It was a cool experience and even better that we got to have some snow on the ground while doing so.

Our visit to Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel was one of the biggest highlights of our family trip to New…read moreHampshire. My husband found it while looking for something unique to do, and what I expected to be a fun winter activity turned into an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, we could tell this wasn't just a business -- it's a passion. We loved interacting with both the puppies and the seasoned sled dogs who quite literally do much of the heavy lifting. During our sled ride through the White Mountains forest, we enjoyed the sights and learning. The dogs are treated like family, and are happy, affectionate, and genuinely excited to run. One of the most meaningful parts was talking with the mushers and learning how they came to Muddy Paw and how the dogs begin training. We also learned that when the dogs retire around 8-10 years old, many are adopted by families who've taken the tour. I'd be lying if I said my husband, kids, and I don't already have a list of dogs we hope to adopt someday -- we've even reached out to express interest! This is more than an excursion -- it's an experience filled with heart, care, and joy. I can't recommend it enough.

My wife and I took the 4 hour train ride on a most beautiful June day. The sun was shining on the…read moretrain cars and everyone was in a good mood. The folks working for the Scenic Train were very friendly and helpful. The building and the train cars seem well maintained. They are clean and for the most part, comfortable. We took the comfort class because we wanted the A/C. The seats are in a restaurant booth configuration. However, if you are a larger person such as me, your belly will be pushed against the table for 4 hours. (My fault, not the train's) For most of the ride out you listen to a very nice narrator talk about the history of the area as you ride though people's backyards. The local children seem to enjoy the train and were in costume on their back deck waving to us on the train. We saw about 30 minutes of some very good views. There is a short stop at a tourist trap store before heading back the same way. (Use the restroom here, the ones on the train as smaller than a phone booth.) We did switch sides for the ride back and got to see the backyards of the houses on the other side of the tracks. The boxed lunch was a sandwich, a bag of chips, a whoopie pie, and a bottle of water. I have to say the sandwich was very good. The roll was soft, fresh, and flavorful. The bag of chips was not just a tiny bag, but a good size. The whoopie pie was very good. It was $20, overpriced, but at least it was quality. I really wanted to like this train ride but it turned out to be uncomfortable for such a long ride, too long, and not all that scenic.

I was very disappointed with my experience on the mountaineer train 4 hour ride a few months ago…read more We spent $159 just for two people on the most basic "coach" level seats! It was extremely overpriced and they charge an extra $4.50 per person in fees when booking online. Their lunches are $20 for a sandwich and snacks + drinks are ridiculously expensive. Now as for the ride, it was definitely too long. The first 1.5 hours is literally looking at nothing but the backyards of people's homes and the forest of trees. They have a narrator during the first half of the trip, but you could barely hear him at all. There's no cell service or Wi-Fi so you're really stuck to staring out the window. The train does get some nice mountain views for about an hour, stop at a tourist gift shop for 30 minutes, and come back the exact same way. The coach seats were ok and we got lucky it was a cool day with a nice breeze coming through the open windows. There is no AC in the coach seats, but it's available in first class and dome seats (however it does smell very musty/damp and would've made me cough the whole ride). The coach seats face each other, so leg room is literally impossible for 4 adults. We took up all the leg room with just 2 people. Overall, myself along with many other people on the train were not thrilled with the price we paid and what we got in return.

We went up to Canton, Maine for my birthday specifically for the dog sledding adventure and it did…read morenot disappoint! We went on the 1 hour tour and it was a magical, peaceful experience. One of the owners was our guide and it was so interesting learning about the dogs and everything that goes into owning a business like this. The dogs were so excited to run and it was so much fun watching them. Would highly recommend the ultimate dog sledding experience!

What an Amazing time! We took a 2 hour ride today. Temps were -2° when we started. Bundle up and…read moreyou'll be pleased ty warm. They wrap you up in a blanket and you're cozy. Austin was our guide, super knowledgeable and even helped out the other 2 guides. So much fun, if you're debating, don't do it!

Diana's Bath is a natural pool with some small waterfalls. The walk from the parking lot is about…read more.6 miles one way, it's a quick and easy hike to reach this gorgeous spot. There is a parking lot and we were able to find parking but I'm sure it gets full at peak times. We enjoyed the hike and the waterfalls. It was in late May so there were quite a few people there. It's a peaceful spot to relax, sit in the pool, and just enjoy nature. I'm glad my family and I got to visit during this trip!

We came here on a nice Friday around 10:00am. When we arrived there was a bit of a wait to get in…read more The parking lot is kind of small so you have to wait for someone to leave to get a spot. When you park there is a kiosk to pay that takes credit cards. At the start of the trail there is a bathroom that is just a big outhouse. It was a little rough so I recommend not using it if you get sick easy. The hike is short and easy to the water. When you get there it is a little tough climbing over rocks and tree roots. We spend time in the water. It was not deep anywhere we were so not really swimming just cooling off or sun tanning on the rocks.