A Boy Scouts of America high-adventure base in northern Maine, operated by the Katahdin Area Council from its Matagamon Base near Baxter State Park. Scouts age 13 and up take multi-day guided canoe and backcountry treks through remote lakes, rivers and forests, with the season running mid-June through early August.
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★★★★★Diane ThebergeGreat adventure base for Scouts with out having to travel by airplane from most New England states. About a 6 hour drive from the Boston area. Canoe trips through all of the waterways in and around the Northern Maine.
★★★★★Unity DienesWe just got back from the trip of a lifetime with Maine High Adventure. The guide Alden was extremely knowledgeable about canoe paddling and helped us safely navigate the whitewater. He was also very conscientious about making it a scout-led program. All of the girls in our crew learned a lot about paddling, backcountry adventure, teamwork, and what they were capable of. We saw amazingly beautiful sights on our custom-designed program, which was a challenge for us but not so hard that we couldn't do it and feel accomplished. Having all the outfitting done for us made it pretty easy to plan as one of the adults in the Troop---we just drove their with our (minimal) gear and they took care of the rest. Some of the packs are very heavy (as are the canoes) so make sure at least someone in your crew can carry over 70lb packs. I would not only recommend this, I would go back for a second trip. It's a great program, and much more affordable than Outward Bound or similar programs.
★★★★★Edward SteeleA special place. Scouts can have the adventure of a lifetime with Maine High Adventure. I can't wait to go back
★★★★★Philip LongMy two boys and their Troop 194 spent the past weekend here for Boy Scouts Camporee. That had a blast and learned so much. Super nice staff. Can't wait to go again!
★★★★★will larcomA once in a life time adventure. Every trip is different, and custom planned for your needs. Great staff with a history of creating long lasting friendships. A truly incredible place. Great place to work and visit.