Not that big of a park but for sure it will revitalize you to see the beauty of the lake. The…read moreNewport bike path pass through here and it also has a short boardwalk. This is a donated land, please see image of the good man who made this park possible.

This is the perfect picnic spot: picnic tables; Public restroom; hiking in the woods; a beautiful…read moreview; and the soothing sounds of a waterfall. THE DEAL: this park is free and open to the public!

Gorgeous little rest stop area, bathroom is a bit dirty but the natural beauty definitely makes up…read morefor it. Has a little firepit/grille setup that's great for small cook fires.

What a great day! Absolutely adore the folks who own and run this place. Everyone is so nice! I…read moredidn't have to lift a finger getting the kayak in or out. (Which was super helpful at the end, our arms were tired haha!) Beautifully scenic trip. We personally recommend packing a cooler with lunch and stopping halfway down the river for a break. We didn't bring anything this time, but wish we did!

Chris was amazing!! Very polite and helpful. Brought out kayak right where we needed him to bring…read moreit. There equipment is high end and life vest kept neat and clean. Amazing customer service 10 out of 10 would recommend.

This is one of the very few parks and wooded areas which allows leashed dogs, in Quebec so because…read moremy pugs love walking through the forest so much, I have come here several times over the years and positively love it. The suspension bridge is indeed a great place to start your hike down to the gorge and follow the hiking trails which run along the gorge. However, my favorite park of the park is near the barn and camping area, in the forest. There, you'll find a series of cascading small waterfalls down the hill , forming rock pools and while it is not deep enough to swim, it is great for wading, of just sitting in, chilling out and cooling off in the iced, cool spring waters. The park used to offer horseback riding which was also a lot of fun but unfortunately they ended offering guided horse-back riding in 2016 which is a shame because it was a great place to do it. I have not come here since they started the Foret Lumina program but I have heard nothing but good things about it.

It was a wonderful hike, it felt between light and medium intensity. We took the short trail due to…read moremy mom's health condition. It was about one hour and half. The weather was perfect; it wasn't scorching hot. We went on the suspended bridge, supposedly it's the longest suspended bridge in the world. The bridge itself was beautiful. It was super sturdy, and I am usually scared of heights but this one was pretty easy for me. So we continued on the trail, we went inside of a little cave; and it was fun. Definitely a fun workout and fun outing with family. Every picture that I took was beautiful; the nature was picturesque!

I love the VT- Canada border and when I heard of this bike path, I made a special trip north to…read morecheck it out. 11.2 miles, round trip., the path starts in downtown Newport at the waterfront - State building. Trail markers point the way north to Beebe. The path starts in town, through the waterfront park, past the Prouty Beach and to the North County Hospital, where it leads onto an old gravel train rail bed. The trail is for beginners. Its all flat and look a little over 1 hour to complete the round trip. Hybrid bikes will work fine. Some locals call this trail the Beebe Spur 'n spin. Beautiful scenery that travels along Lake Memphremagog, and the backyards of the locals that have lake access. In Beebe, the path turns off the lake, and travels through some local farms for a few more miles, until it ends at a local road at the US- Canada Border. A sign will warn you to check in with customs if you wish to continue to ride. We did not have our passports so we turned around. Next time we may venture further.

This (along with two other trails over the border) make for a great (and relatively easy) 1/2 day…read moretrip. Here is a description of the 30-mile ride I took this week - PASSPORT REQUIRED: Park at North County Hospital on Prouty Rd. (Newport). Trail starts 200 feet east. Pick up the gravel trail heading north by Lake Mephremagog. Good conditions for Hybrid and trail bike tires. At the end of the trail, take a right onto the paved road (North Derby Rd.) Approx. 2 miles to the end, then left. Pass through Canadian customs. Take a quick, few-hundred feet detour, east from the Customs house for a photo of Canusa St. dividing the US/Canada. Then back to the customs station and a right following Rt. 247 north for about 3/4 mile, past a large "Rediker" stone and a couple of banks, until you see the Tomifobia Nature Trail heading off to the right. The first mile of this 19-km trail isn't too scenic but it gets better very quickly. I went about 5 miles down the trail, then turned around and came back to the marked road barrier at "Ch. de Stanstead" (Stanstead Rd.?). There's a pond to your right at this crossing. Left /southeast on Ch. de Stanstead for about 2 miles to its end, then left (east) on Rue Maple. (This Stanstead/Maple roads part is seriously uphill for a total of about 2.5 miles). At the end of Rue Maple, you're in downtown Stanstead. Take a right (south) onto Rt. 143/Rue Dufferin heading back towards the US border. Just before the border, make a left on Boulevard Notre Dame, then a quick right on Baxter. A couple of blocks take you to the Haskell Library and Opera house, straddling the border. Park the bike on the Canadian side and walk around to the front door of the library which is on the US side. Make sure to take a tour for 5 bucks to see the opera house and the stripes on the floors that mark the border running through the building. From the library, go back north on Rue Church, 1/4 mile to Blvd. Notre Dame (Rt. 247) and take a left (west). Cross Rt. 143 (large stone fountain will be on your left). After a quick down-hill (1/4 mile), bear to the right on Rue Passenger, following black on white signs for "Piste Cyclable de Stanstead" bike trail . It's a little hard to find, so best to look at a Google Map before leaving the library to get familiar. Basically it's up a short hill on Rue Passenger than downhill left. You'll see the trail to the right at a power substation. It's less than 5 minutes from Library to this trail by bike. Follow this bike trail about 2 miles until it crosses Rt. 247, about a 1/4 mile from the border station you where you entered Canada. Go left (south) on Rt. 247, through US customs, then a quick right at the post office to follow your way back on N. Derby Rd. to the Newport Trail and the start of the ride. The Tomifobia and Newport trails are both loaded with beautiful sites. The final trail (Piste Cyclable Stanstead) is more functional than beautiful, but was in excellent condition (hard-packed dirt) and kept me off the main road (Rt. 247) just to the south of the trail. Enjoy!

Great resources for outdoor activities with experienced and knowledgeable folks! A little out of…read morethe way but we'll worth the drive to!

Northwoods Stewardship Center is an organization that is dedicated to the conservation of the…read morenorthern forest. They own a rustic lodge-style building, a few out buildings, a camp, and a large number of acres in East Charleston, VT. Northwoods hosts forest stewardship courses for children and adults year round. They also have outdoor recreation such as hiking in the summer, and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. If you don't own equipment, they will loan it to you. We were out on the trails with snow shoes yesterday and the fresh snow was just beautiful. We donate to this wonderful organization every year.