Windsor's favorite summertime swimming destination family friendly nice quiet pond perfect for the…read morelittles and big kids

A small pond right in the town of Windsor, VT. Small beach and open to the public for a small…read morenominal fee, only during summer. I learned to swim here. Managed by the the town's rec dept. One can also kayak or canoe. Water comes from the Brownsville Brook and Mt Ascutney. The pond drains out into the Connecticut River. ONe can also skate here in winter if its been REALLY cold and no snow.

The UVAC has always been consistent in helping me to better myself. Everyone there is so nice and…read morehelpful. I go twice a week and do the water aerobics classes in the warm pool. The instructor is so inspiring and fun. I can already see an improvement in flexibility and it's only been a couple of weeks! I'm losing weight and the whole experience is such a joy. It's really my only hope of getting exercise and I'm so grateful to the folks there who make it possible for me. Thank you SO much UVAC.

The Upper Valley Aquatic Center is committed to the community. Over the past year I have seen how…read morethey can adapt the mind and bodies of underprivileged youth in the community. UVAC is a very special place to stay healthy in the water or in one of the many group fitness classes. They have such a special place to carve out whatever my fitness goals are now and what they may be in the future. I'm incredibly grateful for their generosity by offering financial assistance to those who may not be able to afford the full membership price but want a place to challenge our mind body and soul.

What can I say... At…read morefirst I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I could never live with all that water underneath me and by my side... BUT THEN... I got on that boat, (no life jacket either!!), and then jumped into the water in the middle of the lake after being egged on by friends and lo and behold... I REALLY COULD STAND IN THE WATER!! Are you kidding me? I am in the middle of the lake and the water is only up to my chest, this is AMAZING, can I stay in here all day? I love water but am afraid of getting on boats, and much less JUMPING in the water...but this lake was amazing! Did I also mention that another it met my other large body of water criteria?? You could actually see down to the bottom of the lake where we were standing...um hmm...that's right...so clear, but of course it is! It's one of the 10 cleanest natural lakes in the WHOLE world! Imagine that, in tiny New Hampshire to boot! All this beauty surrounded by large trees, and cute lake houses. Even the islands in the lake looked like mini forests! P.S. Hate to harp on about how shallow some parts of the lake were, but I will because it was pretty amazing to see people standing in the water and playing catch in the middle of the lake, or a man pulling a nice sized boat with his fam on it with the water only up to his waist...it was practically like seeing Jesus walking on water or something!! I had to rub my eyes to make sure I wasn't making this up!!. I've never seen anything like it!!

The cleanest lake I have ever seen! Where else can you stand in water up to your hips and still…read moresee your feet?! It is great. Small enough to kayak around and not get run down yet large enough to support major boating, jet skiing, and tubing. A great free launch is located at the state park and people tend to use that most frequently. Its my fave place in the summer!

I would almost move to Williamstown to be able to come here regularly…read more It is beautiful and well maintained. The sauna with the outdoor spring fed pool for a cold plunge is so incredibly energizing!

From the owner: Sand Springs Pool & Recreational Center has been a source of gathering and healing since long…read morebefore it became one of the first spas in North America in 1907. Today, the Sand Springs Pool & Recreational Center provides one of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the Berkshires. Bubbling beneath its bucolic grounds is one of the few thermal springs in New England. Its waters play host to summer fun, winter cold plunges, swim lessons and more.

With so much rain this summer 2021, I decided to make most of it and do a waterfalls tour…read more Huntington is a bit out of the way and this review is based on my first visit. HG is a dramatic natural stunner. It's compact, STEEP and loud with ROARING waterfalls. Many falls, you cannot see from above and without endangering self. There's been many fatalities over the years so swimming and climbing down to the falls are heavily discouraged by the local government. There are several very short trails from the road for viewing but the trails were ridden with poison ivies! Also, there were poured granite gravels in an effort to alleviate a landslide (which is rare in VT) from the paved road. One could cross AFTER (not upstream) the Gorge to cross to the opposite side. If you desire to, I'd recommend wearing a pair of water-shoes and perhaps not soon after rain. HG is unlike any other rapids I've seen in VT. It is worth visiting to see the extreme changes of water flow and power of nature. It's an out of place, tiny compact version of gorges that you see out West. Parking is sparse...a handful of spots above the Gorge. It was a bit of a downer to see so much (signs) discouragement. Obviously peeps don't stop coming....maybe they could embrace and build safeguards for everyone to access and enjoy this beauty safely?

Huntington Gorge, the site of Richmond's first grist mill and electric generating plant, is an…read moreawesome, natural beauty. A gorgeous (and dangerous if not respected) gorge complete with waterfalls and swimming holes. Had I not read about it, I would not have known of its previous history... on first glance it appears to be an untouched site as there are no obvious signs of its previous industry. The gorge attracts a number of different types of visitors... photographers, hikers, swimmers, etc. There is a very small parking lot to house everyone stopping in. There is very strict signage posted around the property warning of the danger the site. Heed these warnings as there have been over 2 dozen deaths spanning the last 50+ years in this area. It is easy to see why... the power of these waterfalls can be heard and felt as you approach the rim. If you choose to swim here, do so in the lowest basins (avoid the upper and its currents) and be safe... stay aware of your surroundings. I was more than content viewing the falls from a safe distance despite the elevated outdoor temperature that day. The risk that some people took during my short time there (hanging over the rim for photos, wading through the waters of the upper pools) was just incredible. Be smart. There are several short paths that deliver you to various views of the area. Tread carefully and you will be rewarded with some spectacular views. I just happened upon this location on my way to hike Camel's Hump but I'm so glad my GPS brought me down the dirt road this is located off of. It's worth the visit!

I was warned but I tried to speak with them about pool cleaning and having it done. She asked if i…read morewas a customer i told her that we shop there but haven't done a cleaning before she stopped me before I could try and set anything up or tell her what we needed and told me they don't just do A cleaning only weekly customers and she recommended another place. which i called and they didn't know why i was told to call there for a pool cleaning. she was beyond rude to me and i won't be back.

After several years of poor service we can no longer it as we have given the. Many chances to…read morecorrect issues caused by lack of attention to detail. Example each year we have then open the pool. Each time they do we find a new leak not due to old equipment just lack of attention. This time we had then install a new filter and of course I walk into the pool shed to find a large puddle of water. Clearly they installed it but never checked to see if it was running properly. This is the typical type of service they give and to boot they are arrogant. Customers service is. It their strength. On top of that their prices are extremely high. One would expect better service for such high prices. The last straw was when they charged by credit card without my authorization. Apparently they kept an old copy of my number and pin and use that charge my account and explain to them that this was illegal and fraudulent and ended my service with him. Beware and I long-term partner in your pool service..

I love Hogan. Wish the pool was open more often, but I really like the camaraderie. Don't like…read morethe cell phone users, they spend way too much time on their phones. Cell phones should not be used

Mt review for the Hogan Sports Center a couple of years ago was a four-star and I wrote about how…read morethe dated equipment and weights in the upstairs weight room ran against the best efficiency of the place. Well, thanks to the donations of two clients of the Hogan Sports Center who defrayed the cost of renovations, the Hogan Sports Center gym is now brand new, with new equipment, new machines, new weights, and a totally new outlook. In addition, the student athletes who frequently were trying to do their team workouts while half the town was at the weight room, they now have their own varsity gym, located in what was one of the racketball courts downstairs, where they can drop weights without shaking the building. The staff is absolutely awesome. The offerings are also amazing, olympic size pool, yoga, Peloton, indoor running track, you name it. One totally complete facility.

If you are looking for a casual, fun, member-run, family friendly place-look no further. This…read morefacility offers youth swim lesson, plus, a top notch tennis program for adult and children alike! Sit back, relax and enjoy making new friend and watching your kids, be kids!

From the owner: If you are looking for a fun and family-oriented swim & tennis club to join over the summer, you…read morehave come to the right place! The Bedford Bluffs, located in Bedford, NH, offers something for the whole family. Our facilities include a near-Olympic size pool, a Baby Pool, four lighted, red-clay tennis courts, new bathhouse and updated pool facilities, a tennis backboard, a basketball court, a volleyball court, swing sets, a sandbox, picnic tables, gas grills, fire pit, and a large field and picnic area. We also have events planned throughout each summer season for everyone to enjoy! Currently accepting new member applications - contact us today at membership@bedfordbluffs.com!* *limited memberships available and subject to approval

Always a pleasure to go here to swim cook an just enjoy freedom outside with family fun an food…read more Love going here it always brings back childhood memories. Used to come here as a kid now get the chance to bring the new families here to enjoy the same kind of entertainment. What a pleasure.

We had a great time at the beach! There is also a playground, but my guys didn't get out of the…read morewater. There was also a large area so that my fiancé & his friends could play horseshoes. My only problem was that they didn't have a lot of sizes left for their t shirts at the gift shop, but it was mid August when we were there. It didn't stop me from buying a bunch of stuff from them. We'll definitely be back next year!

Excellent place for basketball court and swimming pool! Just bought my grandson a season pass for…read morehis thirteenth birthday! What he asked for!

One star because of the owner. Booked through Booking.com and pre paid. During the stay I go a…read morenotice that i was charged again by Kampfires Inn. I explained to the person working that this happened, he assured me that it happens sometimes and it would be taken care of. The owner told me that Booking didn't give her them money. So she wasn't going to refund me. Booking said she should refund me because I prepaid through the booking site. The owner told me it was my problem to figure out with booking. It never got handled after months of going back and forth with them both. Wouldn't it be her problem to figure out with booking since she uses their service to fill up rooms? I think this is such a bad business approach. And I wonder if she was even honest with me about not receiving the prepaid payment I did thru booking. Either way, I wont use booking.com or every recommend or go to Kampfires Inn again.