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Lake Champlain has long been one of the premier spots in the Northeast for outdoor recreation. But even after 400 years people still find new ways to play in the water. More>>
For more information on lessons, boards, and guided paddlesurfing trips on Lake Champlain. More>>
A park just north of the border gives folks the chance to get up close and personal with some of the world's most spectacular animals. More>>
If you're ready to take an African safari at Parc Safari here's the information you will need. More>>
Vt. is notorious for bad roads, but if a little bit of mud and dirt aren't enough to turn your knuckles white, imagine driving over telephone poles and boulders on a 30-degree slope. More>>
Adventures in the Manchester, Vt., area and more on Land Rover school. More>>
How you can travel to the summit of Mount Washington, plus history, and other attractions in the region. More>>
The ice is beginning to thaw on Lake Champlain and while most boaters are excited by that, at least one group of kayakers could care less. More>>
Just about any dream can come true these days, no matter how crazy or bizarre. That includes swinging through the trees like a monkey. More>>
More information on the high-flying adventure of zip lines and on visiting the Lincoln, N.H., area. More>>
A Wallingford man is redefining winter recreation in Vermont. He offers back roads tours of the state. More>>
More information on Vermont Backroad Tours and some of the stops along the ride. More>>
Winter means sled dog season for mushers. It can be a whole different ride after the sun sets. More>>
Winter fun on special skates-- a sport that's the equivalent of cross country skiing or roller blading, except on ice. More>>
Information on where and how you can learn Nordic skating in our region. More>>
A lot of skiers will shy away from the slopes on a windy day but for one group of winter enthusiasts, the wind is more than welcome. More>>
More information on how you can learn to snowkite and where you can watch it. More>>
Vermont is home to the oldest continually operated ski area in the entire country, but believe it or not, most Vermonters have never even heard of it. More>>
More on visiting Northeast Slopes Ski Area and how to find out about Vermont's lost ski areas that didn't survive. More>>
New Hampshire will play host to a unique winter sport this weekend. It combines skiing with a whole lot of horsepower. More>>
More information on ski joring and where you can learn the sport in our area. More>>
What you need to know about Mad River Rocket Sleds and more information on the new sled park. More>>
Subzero temperatures don't exactly make for perfect camping weather, but in New Hampshire folks are doing just that. More>>
More information on visiting Appalachian Mountain Club huts in New Hampshire's White Mountains. More>>
If you're looking for a new way to enjoy the ice, you might want to consider a trip to Morrisville to learn curling. More>>
Vermont's ski season is in full swing, but if you're tired of sliding down the mountain the old-fashioned way-- here's a new adventure. More>>
Winter may not seem like the ideal time to spend a day on the river or near a cascading waterfall-- but you might be surprised. More>>
More information on High Falls Gorge and on visiting the Wilmington area. More>>
If you're looking for a thrill this winter, try bobsledding on an Olympic track. More>>
More information on the Lake Placid Olympic bobsled track and on visiting the Lake Placid area. More>>
A North Woodstock, N.H., café that offers a unique experience that can't be found anywhere else. More>>
More information on the Café Lafayette dinner train and visiting the North Woodstock area. More>>
If you want to escape the crowds on popular bike paths like the one in Burlington, you won't have to travel far. More>>
More information on Vermont's rail trails and information on visiting the St. Albans area. More>>
Quechee Gorge sees more than 100,000 visitors every year. But no matter how many times you've been there, there's always a new perspective to be had. More>>
More information on the Quechee Gorge and visiting the Quechee area. More>>
Ausable Chasm is the oldest natural tourist attraction in the U.S., but a lantern tour is shedding new light on the 500 million year old chasm. More>>
Saratoga Springs has long been known for its horse racing. The city is home to the oldest track in the country and its population triples every August. More>>
More information on the Saratoga Racetrack and visiting the Saratoga Springs area. More>>
Quebec's St. Lawrence River is home to one of the wettest boat rides in the world. More>>
More information on the Montreal Jet Boat Tours and visiting the Old Port area of Montreal. More>>
Montreal's International Fireworks competition pits pyrotechnicians from around the world against each other-- to the delight of spectators. More>>
A pyrotechnic team from Newcastle, Pennsylvania was crowned fireworks champion of the world. More>>
More information on the Montreal International Fireworks Competition and visiting the Montreal area. More>>
Manchester is home to one of the longest, privately-owned toll roads in the country, but most Vermonters have never even heard of it. More>>
More information on the Mount Equinox Skyline Drive and visiting the Manchester, Vermont area. More>>
A cave crawl, an underground swim and a hike up a waterfall-- just a few of the thrills awaiting adventure seekers at Natural Stone Bridge and Caves. More>>
More information on the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves and visiting the Pottersville-Ticonderoga, N.Y. area. More>>
If you're looking to take a summer cruise but can't afford a trip to the Caribbean, think Lake Memphremagog. More>>
More information on Lake Memphremagog cruises and other activities in the area. More>>
From the depths of Flume Gorge to the top of Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch State Park has it all. More>>
More information on visiting areas near Franconia Notch State Park. More>>
Looking for a hike high above the trees? Climb Mount Elmore's fire tower. More>>
More on Vermont's historic fire towers like the one featured in our story on Elmore State Park. More>>
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