Outdoor Recreation/Yoga
The Great Outdoors
Rentals and sales of outdoor equipment including bikes and skis. Just a five-minute walk from LG.
Clyde River Recreation
Kayaks and canoes for rent on the Clyde River and just five-minute walk from LG on the South Bay of Lake Memphremagog.
Newport City Recreation
Includes 2.33 mile bike path (hard-packed snow in winter for xc skiing and kick sledding) from downtown Newport to the 3.8 path which goes to the Canadian border (Beebe Spur-Lake Memphremagog bike trail)
Bicycling in the Northeast Kingdom-includes a map for the Lake Memphremagog bike trail (Beebe Spur)-start in downtown Newport
Bicycling in Eastern Townships of Quebec-just across the border, six miles.
Map suggested local bicycle road routes by clicking here
Hiking at Lake Willoughby (about 15 minutes by car)
Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation
Groomed xc trails on the Lake Memphremagog bike trail (Beebe Spur) and more. Also snowshoeing. Just five minutes by car.
Catamount Trail (xc skiing)
Kingdom Aquafest
Local outdoor/athletic events-Run, bike, swim, kayak, fish and ski on Lake Memphremagog-downtown Newport
Hazen’s Notch
In nearby Montgomery, VT (45 min.) for xc skiing and snowshoeing in winter and hiking the rest of the year.
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Just a short walk to Lake Memphremagog, the South Bay and the Clyde River
Northwoods Stewardship Center
A unique combination of programs and events which seek to enhance understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
Siskin Ecological Adventures
Outdoor educators, trip leaders and ecologists who connect folks of all ages with the forests, rivers, cultures and traditions of the Northern Forest region.
Up North Canoe/Kayak fishing guide service
Target fish is small mouth bass. Clyde River and Clyde River Reservoir
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Sculling, xc skiing, running-about 40 minutes from LG
VT Fish & Wildlife
Kayaking, fishing, birdwatching on the Lake Memphremagog south bay-about 5 minutes from LG
More about wildlife on Lake Memphremagog’s south bay
Conservation/Education/Recreation resources
Kingdom Trails
Mountain biking, xc skiing, snowshoeing-about 40 minutes from LG
Jay Peak
Downhill/xc skiing, golf, ice arena-about 30 minutes from LG
Burke Mountain
Skiing-about 40 minutes from LG
Ole’s Ski and Snowshoe center
About two hours from Newport
Indoor Recreation of Orleans County
Gym, track indoor pool-a five-minute drive
Vermont Outdoor Guide Association (VOGA)
Eden Mountain
Dogsledding, skijoring, snowmobiling, you can also enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, country walks, bird watching, and maybe take in a moose-siting or two. About 50 minutes from LG
Trails Festival
Mt. Orford National Park
30 minutes away near Magog, QC
Yoga
North Country Hospital Wellness Center
5 minutes by car.
Inspired Yoga Studios
In Jay, 25 minutes by car.
Wild Blue Yoga
In Craftsbury, Hardwick and West Glover, 25-40 minutes by car.
Iroc
5 minutes by car. Wed. afternoons. 802-334-8511
Studio for Life
In Barton, 15 minutes by car. Contact Rebecca Marcotte at
rebecca.marcotte@myfairpoint.net