"Thanks for an amazing adventure. 11 Wild Women rafting! Thank goodness we got the DVD because no one would believe we really did it. We had a blast. You run a class operation. All of your guides were hospitable and respectful. The whole adventure was perfect."
Lee-Ann G., Portsmouth. NH

"It was my wife's 50th birthday and she wanted to celebrate in a special way. The trip we had was indeed special. What made it special was the way the employees and river guides catered to our group. She couldn't have celebrated her 50th any better."
Sal C., Needham Heights, MA

"On behalf of the Concord NH Hog Chapter, we want to thank all the staff for the wonderful experience we had this past 4th of July weekend. The food, accommodations and rafting all exceeded our expectations. Kudos to our guide for a job well done!!!!"
Mark B., Concord, NH

"I would like to personally thank you for the amazing adventure you organized for Auburn High School last week. The amount of times that I heard the students say that it was the best weekend/trip EVER on the way home told me that this is a trip that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Your hospitality, professionalism, river expertise, and overall easy going nature made my students and I feel comfortable, safe, and relaxed. You present students with a once of a lifetime experience of bonding and adventure and I will highly recommend your company to everyone I talk to!"
Spencer K. Auburn, Mass, High School

News

A Sundog Story for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Hope & Healing

[May 22, 2013] Sundog over the Kennebec River today. I was guiding kids impacted by cancer. We started the day in cold, miserable, wet, misty conditions, and nobody whined or complained. As we approached the river, the sun came out, and just as we shot through the last turbulent rapid, this beautiful Sundog shined… Read more


Veni, Vidi, Vici: The Kennebec Voyage

[May 21, 2013] Veni, Vidi, Vici! We conquered all on the Mighty Kennebec River today. The Bhangale group started as mere rookies; tipping, turning and falling all over the boat. But, by the end of the trip, they were seasoned veterans. I was so proud of them! :) So if you want to go on an awesome excursion… Read more


Grateful for Magic and the Magic Falls Family

[May 18, 2013] So... where do I begin?It happened about three years ago when I found myself working for Dave and Donna. Not only have I established and found a great job for the summer, but I have also become part of a warm, loving, unique family of raft guides. For me, life has been a fairy tale here at Magic… Read more


A hitchhike to an amazing dayon the Kennebec River!

[May 17, 2013] Wow. What a day! My truck broke down on the way to The Forks and I hitchhiked from Solon to The Forks. I made it just in time to guide our one boat crew: The Andersons, an amazing family originally from Kentucky. Stories were shared, laughs were had and waves were slain. These small trips are my… Read more


A Day for Whitewater Merit Badges!

[May 12, 2013] Troop 42 from Quincy, Mass. showed their "strong" colors with white water swimming in Cathedral Eddy Line, slamming hits at 4900CFS at Big Mama, White Washer and Magic. They were working towards their Whitewater Merit Badge so they all got to practice; up stream, down stream, ferries, river rescues… Read more


Maine White Water Report [Updated 5/22/2013]

Kennebec River

4,600CFS 10 am-noon
330 CFS noon-midnight
low 50's water temperature

CFS-Cubic Feet per second Remember-During May and most of June wetsuits are mandatory. On dam controlled rivers, water flows are subject to change with weather and operations at the dam. Always use caution when recreating below dams as water levels could change abruptly and without notice.

Dead River

5500 CFSSunday May 26
5500 CFS Saturday, June 1
mid 40's water temperature

CFS= Cubic Feet Per Second With the chilly water, wetsuits are mandatory. The Dead is the longest, continuous stretch of Class III-V whitewater in the East. Always use caution when recreating below dams as water levels could change without notice.