Introducing Maine Wilderness Adventures:
Real Expeditions. Real Maine.
For years, people have followed our journeys into the wild — across frozen rivers, through snow-laden forests, and down the storied waterways of northern Maine and Alaska. Now, we’re opening those adventures to you.
Mush Maine, based in the heart of the North Woods, has partnered with the historic Eagle Lake Sporting Camps to offer Maine Wilderness Adventures: two unforgettable experiences for those ready to step off the beaten path and into the wilderness.
Whether you dream of mushing behind a team of our official Maine state dogs or paddling down the legendary Allagash, these are hands-on adventures built on authenticity, comfort, and connection to the wild.
🐾 The Lodge-to-Lodge Dog Sled Adventure
3 Days / 2 Nights (or a shorter 2 Day / 1 Night option)
Experience the thrill of commanding your own team of purebred Seppala Siberian Sleddogs as we travel lodge to lodge through Maine’s winter wilderness. Our journey is anchored by Eagle Lake Sporting Camps, a North Woods landmark dating back over a century — where hearty meals, woodstove warmth, and lakeside history welcome travelers just as they did generations ago.
Days are spent gliding through silent forests and across frozen lakes. Evenings bring good company, stories by the fire, and that rare kind of quiet you can only find miles from the nearest road. Between runs, you’ll have the chance to ice fish, snowshoe, or simply soak in the stillness of winter. Whether you’re new to mushing or seeking your next challenge, this adventure blends real wilderness with timeless Maine comfort.
🛶 The Allagash Wilderness Canoe Expedition
4 Days / 3 Nights
When the ice melts and the loons return, we trade sleds for canoes. This four-day journey follows one of America’s most iconic wilderness waterways — the Allagash River. Paddle through deep spruce forests, past moose browsing in the shallows, and fall asleep to the sound of the river.
Our expedition begins and ends at Sporting Camps, where the spirit of Maine’s outdoor tradition runs deep. The middle nights take us farther into the wild — riverside camping beneath endless stars, with campfire meals and the rhythm of the current to carry us. Each moment is guided with care, safety, and story.
🌲 Your Guide
Both adventures are personally led by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes — U.S. Marine veteran, Registered Maine Guide, author, expedition adventurer, and lifelong musher with over 30 years of experience in the North Woods. From the Arctic tundra to the Allagash, Jonathan has spent a lifetime exploring wild places — and now he’s ready to share them with you.
Ready to Go?
These aren’t theme-park tours. They’re real adventures — thoughtfully designed, safely led, and rooted in the rugged spirit of Maine. Space is limited for each departure to keep the experience personal and immersive.
👉 Learn more and reserve your spot at www.mushmaine.com
Come experience the Maine wilderness the way it was meant to be — wild, beautiful, and alive. Real Wilderness. Real Adventure. Real Maine.
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Continuing the Legacy
With over 25 years of expertise in this historic breed, Poland Spring Kennels are the custodians of this unique breed that has passed down through many generations from Leonhard Seppala’s original dogs which ran in the 1925 Serum Run from Nenana to Nome.
We are now in a position to selectively breed from our proven working dogs. We are starting a campaign to widen the scope of this breed in order to keep its existence alive for many years to come. We will only place puppies with suitable people.
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Jonathan Hayes
BS in Wildlife Biology
From the University of Maine
Former US Marine
Ordained Minister
Registered Maine Guide
President of the ISSSC
International Seppala Siberian Sleddog Club
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