About the Northeast Kingdom:
The Northeast Kingdom is where Vermonters go to pay homage to the wilderness. Long views of distant mountains, the haunting beauty of Lake Willoughby and the area's dark deep forests frame frontier towns and villages of resilient character and surprising qualities. The Kingdom represents almost one-fifth of the state, and has over 200 lakes and ponds. The Northeast Kingdom was baptized such in 1949 by U.S. Senator George Aiken in remarks praising its beauty. In addition to it being paradise to hikers, campers, boaters, fishermen and snowmobilers, it is home to Kingdom Trails, supposedly rated as one of the top five mountain biking networks in the world.
There are 123 towns and villages in the Kingdom
Golf Courses:
In the Summer for Golf lovers there are three courses close by. Barton Golf Course, Orleans Country Club and Newport Country Club. The Barton Golf Course is great for beginners who want an affordable day of golf. The Orleans Country Club is open to the public, Orleans Country Club was established in 1928 and for over 80 years has been one of the most popular places to play golf in Orleans County. There reputation boasts a friendly social atmosphere, manicured golf course and competitive rates. The Club House has a casual dining room. The Restaurant is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The Newport Country Club also is open to the public. This 18-hole par 72 golf course is home to members and guest. The views looking up Lake Memphremagog into Canada are worth taking a golfing pause. There is a Restaurant and a Pub, which serves Lunch and Dinner. The restaurant offers casual and gourmet meals at affordable prices.
Ski Areas:
The Northeast Kingdom offers two ski areas, each are about 30 minutes from the house. Jay Peak & Burke Mountain. Jay Peak sits on the Vermont-Canada border, and the view from its summit takes in Lake Champlain, Lake Memphremagog, and Camel's Hump, the tallest peak in the Green Mountains. A tram takes visitors to the top not only during ski season but in summer and foliage season as well. Alpine skiing is spectacular, and the most reliable natural snow in the state makes the area a favorite for cross country skiers. And, there are plenty of trails for hiking and mountain biking during the warmer months. Burke Mountain, a year-round resort area offering everything from Downhill Skiing to Mountain Biking, Golf and Kayaking during the warmer months
