The New England Outdoor Center Offers a Unique Group Travel Experience in Maine

Lonely Planet recently identified Northern Maine as one of the top 10 travel destinations for 2013 in the country. For groups traveling within the continental USA, The New England Outdoor Center showcases this unique Northern Maine travel experience. A vast array of activities at the Resort highlight the best of what Maine offers:

• Whitewater rafting trips leave daily on the nearby Penobscot River April through October. Trips are available for all ages and abilities from 4 to 104.
• Canoes and Kayaks are available for guest use and frequently groups partake in guided canoe trips through the Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness region, part of the Nature Conservancy Group holdings.
• The New England Outdoor Center staff includes a number of Registered Maine Guides - allowing guided summits of Katahdin, Maine's highest peak located in Baxter State Park eight miles away.
• Guided Hunting and fishing trips are arranged frequently for people wishing to experience a true Maine Woods experience first-hand.
• Moose and wildlife tours leave daily visiting local areas that have an abundance of wildlife not easily accessible in other parts of the country. Frequently guests spot bald Eagles and Moose.
• A large fleet of snowmobiles are available to give groups access to Maine's winter landscape with guided tours available daily. The tours include instruction on sled safety and appropriate protocol.
• Cross country and Back Country ski instruction and shuttles available for groups wishing to winter camp in Baxter State Park, and access to cross country ski trails designed by Olympian John Morton are free to resort guests.

The New England Outdoor Center Resort offers all of the comforts and amenities of a 5-star resort, at the price of a 3-star hotel. Onsite lodging takes into account that most groups are formed of people with different needs; some cabins are handicapped accessible, all have very comfortable living space, a variety of sleeping accommodations, one to four bedrooms sleeping up to 14 people. Resort facilities include meeting space, a recreation hall with table tennis, a games room, and a sauna, a basket ball and volley ball court, numerous fire rings on the point overlooking the lake and The River Drivers Restaurant right on site open year round, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information visit http://www.neoc.com or call 1-800-766-7238

About the New England Outdoor Center

The New England Outdoor Center, Maine's premier adventure resort is uniquely situated to showcase Maine's natural beauty and provides access to spectacular outdoor adventures year round. NEOC offers a variety of experiences on the doorstep to Maine's North Woods and the Penobscot River. Hiking, rafting, Nordic skiing, fishing, whitewater rafting and snowmobiling are just a sample of the activities the New England Outdoor Center can provide for all ages and abilities. The resort offers luxury accommodation in individual cabins completely equipped with the amenities of home. Alternatively, choose from a variety of camping options including primitive campsites, bunkhouses and cabin tests. An on-site restaurant, The River Driver's, offers both casual and fine dining choices as well as caters large events such as weddings, corporate retreats and family reunions.