Business and Guide Directory
Below is a diverse listing of MWGO Member Guides, Guide Businesses, and Sporting Camp/Lodge Owners who are committed to providing safe, educational, and meaningful outdoor experiences for their guests. MWGO Member Guides have made a commitment to maintain qualifications and standards higher than those required by the state. Contact information is provided for each listing as well as a few key details about their business and offerings. Please be sure to mention MWGO when contacting any of the Guides or Businesses from this list!
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3 Minutes with a Maine Guide
Lisa DeHart
239 Johnson Lane
West Gardiner, ME 04345
207-530-1260
acacanoepoler at aol dot com
http://3minutesmaineguide.com/
Hands on classes in Canoe Poling, Canoe Paddling, Knots and Tarps, Outdoor Cooking over an open fire, Trip planning and logistics.
Guide Classifications: Recreation
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Canoeing, Kayaking, or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Wildlife Viewing
Lodging or Dining Facilities:
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences: Womens’ Trips or Experiences, BIPOC Trips or Experiences, LGBTQ+ Trips or Experiences
Additional Programming Offered: Educational Programming, Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Services Offered:
Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
92 Main Street
Orono, ME 04473
207-288-8186
climb at acadiamountainguides dot com
https://acadiamountainguides.com/
Maine’s only full service mountain guiding school!
Guide Classifications: Recreation
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Canoeing, Kayaking, or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Backcountry Camping, Winter Trips or Experiences, Snowshoeing or Cross Country Skiing
Lodging or Dining Facilities: Camping on Site
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences:
Additional Programming Offered: Educational Programming, Safety or First Aid Training or Certification, Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Services Offered: Outfitting, Equipment Rentals, or Retail, Other Services
Blackbird Guide Services, LLC
Ari Leach
38 Stuart Street
Freyburg, ME 04037
207-446-5447
info at blackbirdguideservices dot com
http://www.blackbirdguideservices.com
I am a registered Maine guide specializing in connecting people with the wilderness in non traditional ways. My trips are built around activities including birding, foraging, wilderness survival and primitive skills, forest bath, outdoor cooking, etc
Guide Classifications: Recreation
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Wildlife Viewing, Forest Therapy, Backcountry Camping, Mountain or Fat Tire Biking, Winter Trips or Experiences, Snowshoeing or Cross Country Skiing
Lodging or Dining Facilities:
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences: Womens’ Trips or Experiences, BIPOC Trips or Experiences, LGBTQ+ Trips or Experiences
Additional Programming Offered: Cultural or Historical Awareness Programming, Educational Programming, Safety or First Aid Training or Certification
Additional Services Offered: Outfitting, Equipment Rentals, or Retail, Other Services
Chick Hill Guide Service
Mike Hegarty
110 Chick Hill Rd
Clifton, ME 04428
207-356-6773
navyduckman at gmail dot com
http://chickhillguideservice.com/
We are an upland hunting and fishing guide service located in central Maine close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. We fish for smallmouth, brookies, landlocked salmon, and hunt grouse and woodcock.
Guide Classifications: Recreation, Hunting, Fishing
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Fishing
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Blue Heron Fly Fishing
Sean McCormick
80 East River Rd
Whitefield, ME 04353
207-549-3355
bhguideservice at gmail dot com
http://blueheronflyfishing.com
We offer fly fishing drift boat trips on Maine’s Kennebec river for trout, salmon, and smallmouth bass. Lessons and classes in fly fishing and fly tying are also available.
Guide Classifications: Fishing
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Fishing
Lodging or Dining Facilities:
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences: Womens’ Trips or Experiences, BIPOC Trips or Experiences, LGBTQ+ Trips or Experiences
Additional Programming Offered: Cultural or Historical Awareness Programming, Educational Programming
Additional Services Offered: Other Services
Connect to Wilderness, LLC
Jeanne Christie
2 Basin Road
North Windham, ME 04062
207-310-8708
jeanne at connecttowilderness dot com
https://www.connecttowilderness.com
Providing accessible, immersive outdoor experiences–nature, forest therapy, outdoor photography, star/moon gazing and night walks. Also outdoor skill building. Clients include families, friend groups, hotel/resorts, businesses, and nonprofits.
Guide Classifications: Recreation
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Forest Therapy
Lodging or Dining Facilities:
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences: Womens’ Trips or Experiences
Additional Programming Offered: Cultural or Historical Awareness Programming
Additional Services Offered: Other Services
Jack Mountain Bushcraft School
Tim Smith
1041 Garfield Road
Masardis, ME 04732
207-518-8804
jmbushcraft at gmail dot com
https://jackmtn.com/
College-accredited, GI Bill-approved immersion programs in outdoor living and guide training. 1, 3 and 6-month programs. We help people become more skilled, more knowledgeable, more experienced and more confident by using traditional wilderness skill
Guide Classifications: Recreation, Hunting, Fishing, Sea Kayaking
Trip Durations: Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Canoeing, Kayaking, or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Sea Kayaking, Backcountry Camping, Winter Trips or Experiences, Snowshoeing or Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling
Lodging or Dining Facilities: Camping on Site
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences:
Additional Programming Offered: Educational Programming, Safety or First Aid Training or Certification, Professional Development Opportunities
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Lead with Nature
Dan Gardoqui
330 Mountain Rd
Cape Neddick, ME 03902
207-200-7615
dan at leadwithnature dot com
http://leadwithnature.com
Come experience custom nature guiding with an award-winning educator, expert naturalist, and certified wildlife tracker. Dan Gardoqui (aka “the bird whisperer”) will help you find more meaning and connection with the more-than-human-world.
Guide Classifications: Recreation, Hunting
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Canoeing, Kayaking, or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Forest Therapy, Winter Trips or Experiences
Lodging or Dining Facilities:
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Additional Programming Offered: Educational Programming, Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Services Offered: Other Services
Mae I Guide You
Mae Boyle
PO Box 31
Bristol, ME 04539
207-542-3935
maeiguideyou at gmail dot com
https://maeiguideyou.wixsite.com/mae-i-guide-you
A companion guiding service that offers personalized outings for nature connection. By primarily serving individuals and small groups, we are better able to meet individual needs. All experiences include tools to facilitate deep nature connection.
Guide Classifications: Recreation, Sea Kayaking
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Sea Kayaking, Forest Therapy, Backcountry Camping, Winter Trips or Experiences
Lodging or Dining Facilities:
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences: Womens’ Trips or Experiences, LGBTQ+ Trips or Experiences
Additional Programming Offered: Educational Programming
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Mahoosuc Guide Service
Polly Mahoney and Kevin Slater
1513 Bear River Road
Newry, ME 04261
207-824-2073
info at mahoosuc dot com
http://www.mahoosuc.com
Fully outfitted dog sledding, canoeing, fishing trips since 1990. All trips owner guided, wholesome food. Some women only trips and cultural trips with Cree, Penobscot and Inuit. Based in the western mountains of Maine.
Guide Classifications: Recreation, Fishing
Trip Durations: Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Canoeing, Kayaking, or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Backcountry Camping, Winter Trips or Experiences, Snowshoeing or Cross Country Skiing, Dogsledding
Lodging or Dining Facilities: Lodging on Site, Camping on Site
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences: Womens’ Trips or Experiences, BIPOC Trips or Experiences, LGBTQ+ Trips or Experiences
Additional Programming Offered: Cultural or Historical Awareness Programming, Educational Programming, Safety or First Aid Training or Certification, Professional Development Opportunities
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New England Discovery
Bob Metcalfe
31 Oak Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
978-361-7569
metcalfera at gmail dot com
http://www.newenglanddiscovery.com
Naturalist led walks, hikes and trips specializing in wildlife tracking, wildlife watching and photography.
Guide Classifications: Recreation, Fishing
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Wildlife Viewing, Forest Therapy, Winter Trips or Experiences
Lodging or Dining Facilities:
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Additional Programming Offered: Educational Programming
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Northeast Whitewater and Guide Service
155 Greenville Rd
Shirley Mills, ME 04485
207-695-0151
info at northeastwhitewater dot com
http://www.northeastwhitewater.com
Northeast Whitewater is a small, locally owned whitewater rafting adventure company and guide service, located in the beautiful and pristine Moosehead Lake Region of Maine. We provide personalized outdoor adventures in the North Maine Woods.
Guide Classifications: Recreation, Whitewater Rafting
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Canoeing, Kayaking, or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Wildlife Viewing, Whitewater Rafting
Lodging or Dining Facilities: Lodging on Site, Camping on Site, Dining on Site
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences: Womens’ Trips or Experiences
Additional Programming Offered: Educational Programming, Safety or First Aid Training or Certification, Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Services Offered: Outfitting, Equipment Rentals, or Retail, Other Services
Northern Rivers Fly Fishing
Chuck Wagenheim
65 Moosehead Isle Road
Greenville, ME 04441
207-280-4455
chuckgotc at aol dot com
Fly fishing drift boat and walk and wade trips on the Kennebec, Penobscot, and Roach Rivers and Northern Maine’s remote ponds. All day and 1/2 day trips. We supply all the gear.
Guiding Regions: Maine Highlands
Guide Classifications: Fishing
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Fishing
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Reconnect with Nature and Yourself
Kandi Karkos
70 McLaughlin Road
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) 754-0742
kandikarkos at yahoo dot com
http://reconnectwithnatureandyourself.com/
Forest Therapy: guided immersive experiences that help people improve their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being through nature walks and nature-based activities.
Guide Classifications: Recreation
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Forest Therapy
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Self-Propelled Guide Service
Jim Andrews
148 Perham St
Farmington, ME 04938
207-491-5350
jaandrews at gwi dot net
We guide canoe trips for small groups on big rivers all over Maine. We also specialize in traditional moose hunting by canoe in remote areas.
Guiding Regions: Western Lakes & Mountains, Kennebec & Moose River Valley, Maine Highlands, Aroostook County
Guide Classifications: Recreation, Hunting
Trip Durations: Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Forest Therapy, Backcountry Camping, Winter Trips or Experiences, Snowshoeing or Cross Country Skiing
Lodging or Dining Facilities:
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences: Womens’ Trips or Experiences
Additional Programming Offered:
Additional Services Offered: Other Services
Spencer Pond Camps and Coyote Ridge Guide Service
Glen Horne and Holly Todd
806 Spencer Pond Rd
Beaver Cove, ME 04441
207-745-1599
coyoteridgeguide at gmail dot com
https://spencerpond.com
Traditional rustic Maine sporting camp, we offer day hikes and canoe trips, expedition canoe trips up to 9 days long, moose, deer, and grouse hunting, fishing trips, and housekeeping cabin rentals.
Guiding Regions: Western Lakes & Mountains, Maine Highlands, Aroostook County
Guide Classifications: Recreation, Hunting, Fishing
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Fishing, Backcountry Camping, Winter Trips or Experiences, Snowmobiling
Lodging or Dining Facilities: Lodging on Site
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Additional Services Offered: Outfitting, Equipment Rentals, or Retail
Still Peaking
Lindsay Beth Currier
9 Winter Hill St
Kingfield, ME 04947
207-790-3221
hello at stillpeaking dot com
http://www.stillpeaking.com
Based in Kingfield, Maine, Still Peaking is a collective of local guides and outdoor educators working together to create positive experiences. We believe time spent outside is the best time possible.
Guiding Regions: Mid-Coast, Downeast and Acadia, Western Lakes and Mountains
Guide Classifications: Recreation
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Wildlife Viewing, Forest Therapy, Mountain or Fat Tire Biking, Winter Trips or Experiences
Lodging or Dining Facilities: Lodging on Site, Camping on Site, Dining on Site
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences: Womens’ Trips or Experiences
Additional Programming Offered: Cultural or Historical Awareness Programming, Educational Programming, Safety or First Aid Training or Certification, Professional Development Opportunities
Additional Services Offered: Outfitting, Equipment Rentals, or Retail, Other Services
Wildlife Adventures Outfitter & Guide Service
Travis Robinson
750 Eastern Ave
Augusta, ME 04330
207-536-8866
wildlifeadventuresmaine at gmail dot com
Guides hunts for Deer, Bear, Moose, Turkey. As well as wildlife photography trips and canoe trips.
Guide Classifications: Recreation, Hunting
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day
Trips or Experiences Provided: Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Forest Therapy
Lodging or Dining Facilities: Lodging on Site, Camping on Site
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Wood Thrush Wilderness
Jes Steele
27 Reid Road
Throndike, ME 04986
607-229-4204
woodthrushwilderness at gmail dot com
https://www.woodthrushwilderness.com/
WTW is an outdoor guiding and educational business that helps people connect more deeply with themselves and the natural world. We offer guided canoe expeditions, wilderness meditation, wilderness medicine, and traditional crafts such as basketry.
Guide Classifications: Recreation
Trip Durations: Partial Day, Full Day, Overnight or Multi-Day >br Trips or Experiences Provided: Hiking or Backpacking, Flatwater Canoeing, Kayaking or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Canoeing, Kayaking, or Stand-up Paddleboarding, Forest Therapy, Backcountry Camping
Lodging or Dining Facilities:
Affinity Group Trips or Experiences: Womens’ Trips or Experiences, LGBTQ+ Trips or Experiences
Additional Programming Offered: Educational Programming, Safety or First Aid Training or Certification, Professional Development Opportunities
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