Whenever possible, a cellular telephone is taken along. Cyclists would be hard-pressed to find more scenic rural roads, rolling hills and coastal scenery than in Maine. Popular destinations for bike trips are Martha's Vineyard, Prince Edward Island or Nova Scotia. If you enjoy riding off-road, Maine has some excellent mountain biking. Trips are usually taken to the Carrabassett Valley region, which has trails for a variety of skill levels.
Canoes are ideal for exploring the rivers and bays of Maine.
Before the first trip, a camper must pass a swimming test and receive instruction in canoeing safety. One of the most popular trips we take each summer is 70 miles in the wilderness of Maine along the beautiful and remote Allagash River. For hikers, there are literally hundreds of miles of trails to choose from in the White Mountains, Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park. Trips vary between overnight backpacking and day hikes out of a base camp. Kayaking trips are taken in the shelter and safety of the coastal rivers and bays.