Unforgettable Guided Adventure Trips in New England

Whether it’s swimming with sharks or winning an eating contest, there are certain bucket-list activities that are fun to think about (although the sharks are questionable) but tough to actually do. So we’ve put together a list of guided adventure trips in New England that are just one reservation away. From off-roading to mountain biking, let a guide do all the planning while you just hang on (especially with the ziplining) for the ride. (Illustrations by Matthew Allen)

MUST-TRY GUIDED ADVENTURE TRIPS IN NEW ENGLAND

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Ride the Kingdom Trails

Take in the sights (and the mud and the hills) on a one- or multiday trip with the pro pedalers at Kingdom Experiences in East Burke, VT, a bucket-list spot for mountain biking.

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Explore the Allagash

Learn to paddle, set up camp, and cook over an open fire on a five-day river journey in Maine’s northern wilderness with Mahoosuc Guide Service’s founders, both veteran Maine Guides.

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Zipline in the Whites

Fly among the treetops on a multihour canopy tour at New Hampshire’s Bretton Woods Resort, and enjoy spectacular views of the western Whites plus local lore from your savvy wingman.

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Go Off-Road Up North

Of the four main ATV tours at Bear Rock Adventures in Pittsburg, NH, the full-day ride to Dixville Peak is the one that repays both beginners and advanced riders with million-dollar views.

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Cruise the Shore

Itineraries abound at Art’s Dune Tours in Provincetown, MA, but our vote goes to the “Land ’N Sea”: an ocean fishing trip, a sunset off-road ride through stunning beachscape, and dinner. What adventure trips have you always wanted to do? Let us know! These “Editors’ Picks for Outdoor Explorers” originally appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of Yankee. 

SEE MORE: Guide to East Burke, VT | Kingdom Trails Mountain Biking & More Art’s Dune Tours | Provincetown, Massachusetts Bretton Woods Zip Line Canopy Tour | White Mountains Winter Fun

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