Seven Kid Friendly Activities For Your Next Maine Family Vacation

Going on a family vacation is always an4) Canoe trip
adventure, no matter where you go and evenWhile The 34 mile Moose River Bow Trip is one
more so when you head to Maine's most favoredof the most outstanding canoe trips in the
outdoor recreation region: Jackman and Moosecountry, the Sandy Stream Canoe trip is a great
River. There is just something special about theday trip for the family at only 4 miles. The Sandy
mountains of Maine that attracts people of allStream runs between Holeb road and Big Wood
ages. However, kids are kids, and it is best to planLake and is only runable during high water early in
some special kid friendly activities ahead of timethe summer season. Get up early to enjoy this
to ensure everyone has a good time. Here is a listtrip and enjoy some moose and deer sightings
of seven kid friendly activities for this year'salong the river. While the water may be fast
vacation in Maine:moving, there are no rapids on this trip.
1) Whitewater rafting5) Ride an ATV to QuebecWhen the snow melts,
If you have older kids who are looking for someNew Englanders put away their snowmobiles and
real excitement, you might want to considerpull out their ATVs. And, thanks to a joint effort
whitewater rafting, a popular sport on Mainelast year between Jackman's Border Riders Club
rivers. Daily trips are scheduled for the Kennebecand the Canadian Riders Club, you can ride into
River, the Dead River, and the Penobscot RiverCanada from Jackman Maine. Where else can you
with many class III to class V rapids. Minimum agego for a multi-country day ride? Stop by the
is 8-15 depending on the river. Outfitters provideBorder Riders Club and pick up some maps.
everything you need and can create a customContact the Jackman Moose River Region
trip for your family or group.Chamber Of Commerce or visit for details on
2) Free fishing days this summer are on May 31stpapers needed to cross the border.
and June 1st6) Enduro Car Race
The best part of Spring are the free fishing days!The Enduro Car race, a true stock car race,
The Maine Government designates 2 days everysponsored by the Border Riders Club brings
spring where no license is required to fish. So packtogether more than 20 old jalopies for fun race
up your rods and head to one of the many lakesaround a dirt track. Fifty exciting laps that even
and rivers in the Jackman Maine Region and fishthe youngest race enthusiast will enjoy.
for free. This is the best time to introduce yourSpectators will also enjoy Food and games.
kids to fishing. You can rent boats on Big Wood7) Fall Foliage Tour on your Mountain Bike.
Lake or launch your own to hook some large lakeThe miles of old logging roads and snowmobile
trout or head to the streams and enjoy fly fishingtrails offers something for all levels of mountain
for brook trout.bikers all summer long. However, a great easy
3) Hike to Moxie Fallsride for the family is the Solon to Bingham Rail
A very easy hike at only 0.6 miles, it is anTrail along the Kennebec River with some of the
enjoyable trail with large towering Pine tress andbest fall foliage viewing in all of New England. The
many sounds of animals and birds so symbolic oftrail is crushed stone and 14 miles round trip. The
the Maine wilderness. But the best part is whentrails allow for incredible sites of autumn plus the
you arrive at Moxie falls. One of the highest setopportunity to see wildlife like moose, deer,
of falls in New England: the main drop is over 80partridge, rabbits, fox, and many bird species.
feet, which plummets into a deep slate gorge.Best time to view natures artwork of brilliantly
Why not a pack a lunch and enjoy some outdoorcolored mountains is typically late September-mid
time near the falls?October.