Maine's Most Scenic River!

The Penobscot River was named by native peoples, who have occupied the Penobscot Valley for well over 5,000 years. The word means "waters of descending ledge." New England's second largest river system, the Penobscot drains an area of 8,570 square miles. During the nineteenth century, the Penobscot became the primary means of transporting logs out of the North Woods to Bangor - then called the "timber capital of the world"

Terrain ranges from steep mountains including Maine's highest, Mount Katahdin, rolling hills and extensive bogs, marshes and wooded swamps. The Penobscot is home to many fish, including native brook trout, landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, white perch, and chain pickerel are prevalent resident species. The watershed is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Opportunities abound to sight deer, moose, bald eagles, and other native wildlife and migrating waterfowl.

Paddle and relax on the Penobscot, as history and beauty will reveal itself before your eyes. You will want to bring your camera on this trip! See our Photo Gallery for additional photos of this scenic region!