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Eco-Friendly Adventures in Vermont

VT is a place where nature is revered and eco-tourism is more than welcome

Vermonters are a bit of a special caste upon themselves: their respect for nature –down to and including their beloved farm animals – is legendary. It makes sense, then, that eco-tourism, which is simply exploring without help from motorized vehicles, is welcome and natural in Vermont. For starters, the Green Mountain state’s mountains and river valleys are networked with hiking trails, including the subset world of trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Bring your family outdoors and into the peaceful adventures of wandering the countryside, crunching through fallen leaves, picking apples at welcoming orchards, watching bird life, and hearing sounds no louder than footsteps and bird calls. Two passions that now occupy many minds are exercise and fitness, as well as concern for the health of the environment. An eco-tourism adventure serves those goals, and it is also a great way to teach your children love and respect for nature. Who knows; you may find yourselves on a horse-drawn farm wagon exploring a maple tree grove in March or rumbling off to a remote bonfire in the fall. Eco-tourism covers many experiences.

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Newport Waterfront Bike Path - Discover Newport, VT
Discover Newport Vermont

Newport Waterfront Recreation Path

The Newport Waterfront Recreation Path, located on Lake Memphremagog, is a great trail that visitors of all ages can enjoy. This waterfront recreation path is great for biking as well as walking, running, birdwatching or just exploring nature. The Path starts at the Newport, VT Gateway Center/City Docks downtown and follows the lakefront through Pomerleau Park, across the old railroad bridge, in front of the Waterfront Plaza to Prouty Beach, across the new connector bridge onto Bluffside Farm, and eventually connects to the Beebe Spur Rail Trail that hugs the eastern lakeshore of Memphremagog five miles to the Canadian Border. Maps of the trail are available at downtown businesses and the Information Center at the entrance to Gardner Park, and also on DiscoverNewportVT.com.
Rafting Group - Crab Apple Whitewater - West Dover, VT
Crab Apple Whitewater (VT)

289 Handle Road West Dover, VT, 05356 Phone: 800-553-7238

Rafting trips mean you aren’t just observing nature — you’re an active participant!

When you are zipping along the West River, the Vermont location for Crab Apple Whitewater, you aren’t just appreciating the environment around you — you are becoming completely involved in it! The river, one of Vermont’s true gems, with breathtaking scenery, features Class II to IV rapids, so it an exciting adventure for both experienced rafter and for beginners. The trips, offered in the spring and fall, are 8 miles long, and the minimum age is 11, so they’re great for families. Experienced guides provide expert leadership and information, and after your trip, you can adjourn to one of the nearby recommended hotels or motels to unwind and watch videos of your rafting experience. Helmets and lifejackets of all sizes are provided.