Where to Paddle

There are numerous places to float your boat in our area. Here is a small sample for you. The Connecticut River from Monroe, NH down to Newbury, VT is by far the most scenic section on the entire river. It is distinctly northern with rock cliffs, islands, bends, curves, marshes, and sandy beaches. There is almost zero motorboat traffic as its character simply does not permit it. The wildlife sightings are deer, beaver, moose, otter, bald eagle, osprey, a variety of waterfowl and smaller birds. The fishing is excellent: northern pike, small mouth bass, walleye, brown and rainbow trout. There are numerous trip options on this section of the river ranging in length from 1 hour to an entire day. Multi-day excursions are also practical. We would be happy to discuss the possibilities with you. More Paddling Destination Articles

If you would like something with a bit more spice, the Ammonoosuc River is a great run. A smaller river with steeper gradient, the section of the Ammonoosuc we run sports a turny, gravely, rock strewn character with steady current and several small sections of class I/II rifts.

The scenery is fantastic. There are open fields with classic New England farms, rock cliffs, and two historical covered bridges. One of these bridges is the nations oldest and the other is the longest. More Paddling Destination Articles

If rivers are not in your plans there are a number of small ponds and lakes in our area to explore. Most are located within the White Mountain National Forest.

Long Pond is a great place to feel like you are out in the middle of nowhere without having to travel that far. As its name indicates the pond is long and narrow, cluttered with multiple islands and bays.

Nestled in the middle of the mountains, there is a good chance you will see moose and/or a family of otters. Stocked with brook, brown, and rainbow trout, the fishing is not bad either. More Paddling Destination Articles

Lake Tarleton, located in Piermont is a larger body of water approximately 300 acres surrounded by a mixture of northern hardwood and white pine forests. There are several bays to explore and a couple of beautiful natural sand beaches. More Paddling Destination Articles

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