Love the staffs and all lessons/tours we did here. We visited Vermont for a week and took meet the…read morecow tour, maple syrup tour and mountain bike lessons booked through the outdoor center. We have learnt so much from the tours and lessons. Staffs are great. They are friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend to people who wants a bit adventure / little excitement in the area.

I was beyond impressed with the Trapp Outdoor Center. The lodge is rustic and cozy (everything you…read morewant after a long day of outdoor winter sports) and the people are some of the nicest I've ever met. First we did a snow shoe tour through the sugar bush with one of the guides. Beautiful and a great introduction to snowshoeing. We then did a cross country ski lesson and then had a blast discovering just how hard cross country really is. (Note to down hill skiers like myself, there are more differences than similarities between CC and downhill skiing.) We actually loved this whole experience and the Trapp property so much we came back a second day and did the ~6mi (10K) snowshoe trail up to the cabin, which was one of the more magical and memorable experiences of my lifetime. It was just a perfect day with perfect snow and scenery. It truly MADE my Christmas vacation. All in all, this was more than a five star experience for us. I would honestly like to just move in and sit by their fire for the rest of my life.

What a great find! I was passing through the Waterbury area and needed a place to work out for a…read morecouple of days. Score! This place has it all. Super clean, very friendly people and not at all crowded in the morning. I heard that the crowds show up between 4 and 7pm so for me this was the perfect place for a morning workout. Plus, it's open 24/7 and only $10 for a day pass. Check this place out. You won't be disappointed. Be advised though....no showers.

Awesome gym! Small space but packs a punch. Kyle and heather were awesome and it was great to know…read morethere are some powerlifting vibes up here. Definitely will be back!

New Moon Ranch (NMR) is a very special place! I came to NMR over a year ago upon the recommendation…read moreof a friend who had been riding and taking instruction from Lotta. It was a life long dream of mine to learn how to horseback ride but for many years it was something that I never thought that I could do. After a conversation with Lotta followed by my first lesson, I began a path on the most rewarding endeavor. Lotta helped me to address any reservations and fears that I had right from the beginning. I appreciate Lotta's instruction because she helps me as the rider understand the horse's perspective and how to build a foundation of trust. Lotta has a gift for teaching. She is emphatic, has a great sense of humor, and also knows when a rider needs to be challenged to break through to the next level. As a beginning adult rider, NMR has offered me a place to examine and grow my self-confidence, communication, and leadership skills through the horse and rider relationship. More than a year later, I am still so excited about this new found passion of horseback riding and always enjoy my time there! I must also mention that NMR is located in the most beautiful setting that offers beautiful trails and a ring situated in a scenic valley alongside the Huntington River. Lotta and the rest of the NMR crew (Hollister and Clara) are always welcoming, kind, and together offer a wealth of knowledge. If you are looking for a down-to-earth and beautiful place to ride, definitely check out New Moon Ranch.

It's a great family ranch. Hollister worked with my newly adopted horse on picking up his feet, not…read morekicking, and will continue to work with him until he is sound/rideable as he bucks/bolts currently.

I've been taking horseback riding lessons at Figure 8 Riding as an adult beginner, and it's been…read moreexactly the experience I hoped for. The ponies are absolutely beautiful--like something out of a fairy tale--and spending time with them is a joy in itself. Laura is a wonderful instructor who makes every lesson both fun and informative. The atmosphere is supportive, welcoming, and peaceful. I look forward to every visit!

Simply put, the best yoga studio - by far - i've ever practiced in…read more Christine Hoar - and a few advanced students - offer ashtanga (led and mysore-style) classes every day of the week (1-2 classes/day). What makes this studio superior is, basically, the teachers and the students. Christine is a natural teacher; patient, incisive, caring. And she knows her anatomy as well as any doctor; she'll take a quick look at your posture, and then correctly guess that you took a 3-mile hike up a steep grade two days ago. The she'll suggest a subtle workaround for those tight calves. And the students: they're serious. Most of them are regulars, and the atmosphere once class begins is one of concentration (but not solemnity; there's regular bouts of laughter, incited mostly by christine). Throw in a lovely, light-drenched studio with views of the green mountains, a few friendly dogs, and $110 for a 10-class pass, and you've got the best yoga studio in the state.

This was my first experience for yoga. And I LOVED IT! There was a very great vibe going on in…read morethe simple room, which in it's previous life housed the elementary school. The woman in the class as well as the teacher were all very welcoming and supportive on my efforts to keep up. I was a great work out and I would love to join the class again.

I have been entrusting the care of my horses to the incredible horsewomen, trainers and coaches at…read moreEast Hill Farm. Olympic level coaching and the finest care for our equine partners. Great stable, great atmosphere!

A great kid- and adult-friendly all-around riding program, with competitive dressage training for…read moreyouth and adults also available. See: www.ruthhoganpoulsen.com for more on the dressage training.

I'll be honest - I was a little nervous coming here. I actually visited for a weekend work retreat…read moreand although I'm not much of a camper per se, I loved every minute of it. They had several unique cabins on the property as well as "suites" with bathrooms in a larger building that also had a community area. The property is gorgeous with mountains overlooking the treeline, a large field (with Quidditch goals if you're a HP fan), a stunning lake, another community area with a kitchen attached, a barn, campfire area, and trails. There is something for everyone to do here but what I loved the most was being able to look up at the sky at night and see all the stars! If you're looking for a place to reconnect with nature, this is it!

We've gone for the family camp twice and we were there this weekend for their twentieth anniversary…read moreweekend. We are returning again this July. My kids talk about camp all year long and it has become an important part of our lives. We all love it. It's my piece of heaven on earth. We stay in the cabins. There were plenty of beds. Bunk beds and twins with a little piece that goes between two beds pushed together that eliminates that uncomfortable gap. There was plenty of shelf space for clothes as well. Some people stay in tents, others in the Eco-lodge. There are coin operated washing machines, which is important when traveling with little kids. We brought sheets, pillows, sleeping bags, lanterns and towels. There's no electricity in the cabins but there is in the dining hall and the Eco Lodge. You can charge your devices there and connect with the world if you really want to. We stayed screen free and didn't miss it at all. During family camp there are plenty of activities and kids go to Kidville for three hours in the morning. I love hiking up the mountain, relaxing by the river or taking dance classes. Others prefer glass blowing, art class or playing instruments. Activities vary by week. It's relaxing, people are great, and the campus is contained so I can give my kids more freedom than when we're at home. In the afternoons/ evenings there are organized family games like Quiddich and scavenger hunts. There's no pressure to participate but it was a lot of fun. The food is vegetarian and delicious. Meals are planned with kids in mind and there are kid friendly options. They even published a camp cookbook. For me what makes the camp is the people. Camp was built little by little and with a lot of love. The tiles in the bathroom were 2005 camper art projects, and many of those families return every year. The people who run it live what they believe and they are active in the community, they use solar power and they work hard to decrease their carbon footprint. A tour of all of the features of the Eco-lodge was fascinating. They run different camps for under served populations. Camp Kaleidoscope is for families with autistic children, Camp Outright is for LGBTQ teenagers and they run a camp for families in the midst of high conflict divorces. They don't shy away from hard situations. All families are truly welcomed and it's a non-judgmental, cooperative environment. Communication is real and the friendships are genuine. There is a bit of sticker shock but there is a sliding scale and I believe it is money well spent. The food is high quality and fresh. They invest in maintaining the property with ecologically friendly products, they provide a variety of activities for children and adults, and there are enough staff on hand to deal with issues as they arise. It has been an experience that has greatly enriched my life and my children's lives.

I love playing this course you can move through the course fast after work or you can take your…read moretime on 18 holes on the weekend and not be pushed. They keep the course in great shape

Small, quaint and humble may be your first impressions, but this 9 hole course has a good mix of…read morechallenging shots and holes. A few nice shorter par 3s to test your higher irons, only one par 5, but still you can get some nice long drives in on holes 5, 7 and 8 and stretch out your play. Really open, you won't lose a ton of balls unless you shank them pretty bad or hit into one of the snapping turtle ponds. Considering the place is in a major flood plain and in the early Spring is totally underwater, the upkeep of the folks running the place is a labor of intense love and it's shocking how great they are able to maintain the course. A true gem in the Upper Valley.