Fantastic Family Rafting & Adventure Vacation Tips!

Massachusetts based blogger Ken Savage, writes "The best Maine family adventure vacation we have ever had was whitewater rafting in Maine."

Involve Your Kids In Planning a whitewater Rafting trip in Maine

Getting your child(ren) excited about specific aspects of the trip will help engage them during the trip itself. If you are so inclined, take some time before you travel to show them maps, list animals that may be encountered on your trip, and discuss what type of activities will be included on the trip, etc. Above all else, consider each child’s abilities and personality to ensure they have a fun and rewarding adventure without getting in over their heads.

Here at PRO, we host a lot of family rafting trips, and we know how hard it can be to keep kids of all ages interested, so it's important to tailor the activities to satisfy everyone. Alternative activities such as fossil hunting, Moose safaris, old-fashioned picnics & short hikes are always a good idea. So we agree, Ken - this is a great way to make sure kids are just as excited about a whitewater rafting and camping vacation as the parents are, before you go.

A vacation to the mountains of Maine is also an opportunity to reduce the amount of electronic entertainment the kids use. Setting the expectations on when , where and how much the kids can use their Ipods or Gameboys before you leave is useful. We often find parents pleasantly surprised how receptive their children are to old-fashioned family time: a walk to the waterfall, sitting around the campfire (this is a favorite!), skipping rocks, climbing trees, game of tag football or frisbee golf, etc. Deep inside kids crave this one-on-one. And a vacation to Maine offers that.

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