Bethel Adventure Tours

Bethel Adventure Tours Adventure tour company operating in the Bethel, Maine area specializing in custom outdoor adventures.
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Early Exploration on the Mighty AIt was one of those summer paddles.We started with a brisk 52 degrees and misty waters....
08/22/2025

Early Exploration on the Mighty A

It was one of those summer paddles.

We started with a brisk 52 degrees and misty waters. This crew is from Boston and had some placid water paddling experience but wanted practice on a trickier river. The run from Shelburne offers some challenges, more so with low water.

There were some discussions and changes made to the crew and equipment prior to start but it was settled that the boys would run one tandem and the adults another. They all did great.

We had amazing bird activity today with swarms of cedar waxwings, multiple cormorant, great blue heron, spotted sand pipers, mergansers, and more. The crazy part was 4 eagles and an osprey in a 15 minute stretch. The osprey jeering at a perched eagle made me laugh.

There is enough water to run the river, but reading the water is a constant task right now. Go with a guide 😎.











Afternoon paddling on the pondsWe got the 🦇 call for an emergency kayak. We added a tour for this New York crew and had...
08/21/2025

Afternoon paddling on the ponds

We got the 🦇 call for an emergency kayak. We added a tour for this New York crew and had the ponds to ourselves.

The lonely eagle was on its favorite perch and the loon baby is still bobbling along. Today, however, was turtle day. Painted turtles on every exposed surface and a snapping turtle on Snapper Island.

Swimming was done😎











Saturday sneak away We had it to ourselves, but for the 3 pack of loons. “Active relaxation” for Mike and Helen from Da...
08/17/2025

Saturday sneak away

We had it to ourselves, but for the 3 pack of loons. “Active relaxation” for Mike and Helen from Dallas.

Lots of shifts going on in the natural world around us. Loons starting to gang up is one indicator.











Lovely Nature WalkTours like this…make me want to quit my day job and guide nature tours😎It’s like the time I took shed...
08/13/2025

Lovely Nature Walk

Tours like this…make me want to quit my day job and guide nature tours😎

It’s like the time I took shed hunting and I was accused of “conveniently stepping on one”. Today I started looking at Red Pine trees for bear scratches early in the tour. “Voilà” we found a good one 👍🏾

Before that we found berry filled bear s**t, some raccoon tracks, mushrooms (edible and not), some big feathers (likely bald eagle and turkey), a frisky frog, and we were stalked by a young deer.

The bet that this walk would produce some good birds was paid off twice by two curious groups. The first was a group of blackpoll warblers riverside. At first I thought we were seeing Black and White Warblers, but these were bigger. The females really helped finish the ID.

Later a group of chickadees came in close right after I said “they are curious little buggers”. They brought nuthatch friends. Is it too early for mixed flocks?

Thanks Cathy and Amelia for being so adventurous!

Thanks Shelburne Trail Club and for your outstanding work in the riverlands!








What happens when you combine beavers, kayaks, two local knowledgable Maine Guides, and an intimate group of outdoor ent...
08/12/2025

What happens when you combine beavers, kayaks, two local knowledgable Maine Guides, and an intimate group of outdoor enthusiasts on a river? You get the Beavers of the Androscoggin Kayak Tour! And it's not too late to sign up!

Join naturalists Alex & Katy Carr of Bethel Adventure Tours on August 26th from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM for a benefit paddle down the Androscoggin, investigating beaver activity along the river!

Price for the event is $65/person, which includes a kayak and pfd. All proceeds go to MLT. Reserve your spot today!

Register here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/betheladventuretours/items/574753/availability/1777049917/book/?full-items=yes&back=https://betheladventuretours.com/&flow=1281707&g4=yes

Water less traveled 🦇 call came in for a family tour on quiet water where the youngest could get his own boat. We have ...
08/12/2025

Water less traveled

🦇 call came in for a family tour on quiet water where the youngest could get his own boat. We have a few spots. This family hails from the big apple but vacations in Maine. The oldest wants to be a biologist, so we showed them all the wood duck boxes, the beaver dam, and watched the kingfishers and loons fish.

It was hot, so we got in the rare double swim😊

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Tomorrow morningDon’t tell me you don’t want to talk about the birds!Katy wants to be stumped by your “Guess that bird” ...
08/10/2025

Tomorrow morning

Don’t tell me you don’t want to talk about the birds!

Katy wants to be stumped by your “Guess that bird” submission 😎

We’ve got lots to share about birds we enjoy on our tours and in the village, but we want to hear about your local bird experiences.
# birdappreciation

Most excellent coached ride with JeffJeff was gifted a guided ride/coaching session by his wife. He had previously take...
08/10/2025

Most excellent coached ride with Jeff

Jeff was gifted a guided ride/coaching session by his wife. He had previously taken a group clinic with a well known national retailer but was seeking a private refresher while vacationing in Maine.

We refreshed the big 6 and then moved on to cornering, roll downs, berms, and tech moves (lots of rocks and roots in his home turf).

We spooked a deer on Bingham by the stream. Sticking close to the water on a hot day. I suspect this is the same doe that brought her fawns to our bird feeders. 😊 We are fortunate to have an in village recreation space that supports a diverse habitat. Thanks









Great time exploring the Mighty A with this crew from the 401We went early. We were greeted at the put in by a bald eag...
08/04/2025

Great time exploring the Mighty A with this crew from the 401

We went early. We were greeted at the put in by a bald eagle and a heron. We went up river a bit which was cool, but required some dismount and carry. Fun to hear portage in the original French 😎.

Little Henry did great…Alex struggled being in a tandem for the first time in 5 years.

More “tales from the sweep” for Katy😂

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Great hiking with Camp Northstar!We led a group on the fabulous Buck’s Ledge hike. Amazing to have the trail and summi...
08/03/2025

Great hiking with Camp Northstar!

We led a group on the fabulous Buck’s Ledge hike. Amazing to have the trail and summit almost to ourselves on a Saturday. Those groups that did join us on the summit had nice conversations with the kids.

Thanks to for hosting the kids before the hike.

Of course we talked about the birds!😊








Sunset on Round Mountain It has been a couple years for me on this local treasure, and I’ve never been at sunset or in w...
02/23/2025

Sunset on Round Mountain

It has been a couple years for me on this local treasure, and I’ve never been at sunset or in winter. Katy and Evie have never been here, so they gave me the honor breaking trail.😂

Lots of tracks to enjoy; bobcat, fisher, plenty of small rodents and turkey. Up higher we found ruffed grouse.

Grateful to the owners of this property for the access. The trail layout and signage are also my preferred style, thanks









Fat biking BethelKudos to this crew for giving fat biking a try. They were smart to wear their goggles.😊Tough fat bikin...
02/19/2025

Fat biking Bethel

Kudos to this crew for giving fat biking a try. They were smart to wear their goggles.😊

Tough fat biking conditions right now with a mix of deep powdered snow that won’t set up and drifts.

Still, bike riding is always fun in our book.😊

In other news, seems to float like a 🦋









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Bethel, ME
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