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Get ready to leave civilization on the shore and plunge straight into the wild. Whether you are crashing through the crystal-clear rapids of Canada's Bonaventure River, navigating the rugged currents of Maine's Machias River, or carving a path through the towering desert canyons of the Rio Grande, these short films put you right in the bow of the canoe. Hit play, feel the rush of the current, and experience exactly what awaits you on a Smoking Rivers expedition. Your next adventure starts right here.

The Bonadventure River

The Machias River

The Rio Grand

The Soper River

Short Teaser

Meet Our Team

Jason Cross

Jason Cross
Dan Flaminni

Dan Flaminni
Randy Cross

Randy Cross
Will Jeffries

Will Jeffries
Chris Pederson

Chris Pederson

Why Choose Smoking Rivers

Our multi-day canoe adventures feature professional and knowledgeable registered Maine Guides, delightful riverside meals, all necessary paddling/camping equipment, and are suitable for novice and experienced paddlers alike! Planning your next friends or family trip? Get out and enjoy your vacation the way it was meant to be experienced – in nature!

All-Inclusive Trips

Gear, meals, guides, and transportation are all covered. Just show up and paddle.

Registered Maine Guides

Your trip leaders are professionally certified, with years of experience navigating remote waterways safely.

No Experience Required

Trips are designed for novice and experienced paddlers alike, with on-river instruction included.

Gourmet Cuisine

Forget freeze-dried meals. Expect real, thoughtfully prepared food cooked riverside — with dietary accommodations like vegan options.

Diverse Destinations

Choose from Maine's North Woods, the Canadian wilderness, the American Southwest, or even above the Arctic Circle on Baffin Island.

Small Group Sizes

Intimate trips mean more personal attention from guides and a deeper connection with your group and the landscape.

Custom Trip Planning

Have a dream river in mind? Smoking Rivers will plan and guide a fully custom expedition tailored to your group.

Skill-Building Clinics

Annual whitewater and poling clinics help you level up your paddling technique in real river conditions.

Ecosystem Immersion

Trips pass through diverse habitats with opportunities to observe moose, eagles, and other wildlife up close.

Multi-Day Expeditions

These aren't afternoon floats. Expect 4–7+ day journeys deep into backcountry that most people never see.

Family & Group Friendly

Whether it's a family birthday trip, a friends' getaway, or a corporate retreat, trips are built around shared experience.

Proven Track Record

Glowing reviews from repeat clients, professional association memberships (American Canoe Association, Professional Maine Guides), and National Park Service partnerships.

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What Our Clients Say

Tonia Polak

"Our 6 day canoe trip went by way too fast! We were lucky enough to have some beautiful fall weather and the colors were amazing. The guys from Smoking Rivers completely made the trip. It just wouldn't have been the same without them. They worked hard and took great care of us. The food was delicious and they accommodated my vegan diet! We had so much fun and I've made some lifelong friends. I hope to do this trip again next year! Highly recommended!"

Dr. Anat Maril

"We decided to have a family canoeing adventure for our girls' 12th birthday. I can now declare that I wish most of the decisions we made in life were as brilliant! It's hard to nominate the star of this trip: The stunning river, the amazing woods and wildlife, the thrill of crossing a patch of whitewater, the blessed distance from the rest of the world- these are all good candidates, but the gold medal has to go to Jason and Dan, our guides. We never canoed before, let alone on a lively river, in what felt like the edge of the world, and we felt completely safe the whole time. These guys 'walk' the river on their canoes like we walk a city sidewalk, with ease and confidence and strength..."

Esq Mark J. Berardoni

"Just had a great camping & canoeing trip down the St. Croix- Maine at its finest! Beautiful scenes of the river, sky, and the woods with cool wildlife thrown in! Plenty of whitewater excitement too! None of our canoes ever flipped, while many others' did! That speaks loudly of the skills of our two guides, Jason & Dan, who provided us with great training as to any different paddle strokes and lessons on reading the river for the 'V's.' However more importantly they were always near to help when we happened to forget some of that training- they both are the consummate professionals - Our whole group loved the experience and wow can those boys cook !!!"

From Maine's North Woods to the Arctic Circle

Fully guided, all-inclusive canoe expeditions across some of the continent's most remote and beautiful rivers. Choose your adventure.

Explore Our Trips Watch the Experience

From Maine's North Woods to the Arctic Circle

Fully guided, all-inclusive canoe expeditions across some of the continent's most remote and beautiful rivers. Choose your adventure.

Explore Our Trips Watch the Experience