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Whitewater Rafting the Kennebec River |
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a duckie trip on the Kennebec river
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Where it's at
Maine is the state where the landscape becomes rugged and
powerful. In the northern part of Maine near Freeport is
the 12 mile long Kennebec River, which is supposedly
the longest white water rafting you can do in New England.
The Kennebec River is controlled by a hydroelectric station
upstream, which means you can find out where the really big
releases of water are for a really great ride. You've got
to be careful at night in Maine. There's lots of bears, lots
of wild moose and its critical to find a safe place to camp
for the night. Freeport is a great place to sample Maine's
speciality dish, fresh lobster.
On Kennebec river you can discover the biggest and most regular
rollercoaster waves on the East Coast. Be prepared to get
wet and wild - but it is a vigorous and demanding experience.
Experienced rafters can take a duckie trip in an inflatable
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Equipment
White water rafting in the summer is a more pleasant expereince
- you'll only need to bring swimming wear, shorts, old trainers
and a towel. In the winter be prepared to get fully kitted
out with a wool hat, gloves, sock , water proof rain jacket,
swimming wear, and a towel. You can rent a wet suit for around
$6 - $12 for half a day which saves a lot of hassle.
Other Things to See and Do
Just a half day's hike from the Forks of the Kennebec lies
the infamous Appalachian Trail near Mount Katahdin which is
great for mountain biking.
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