Fishing

Brook trout, rainbow and brown trout are found throughout the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Along with great trout fishin, there is bass, pike, salmon and other fisherman favorites, Vermont offers private, secluded areas where fly fishing excels. In all, Vermont offers over 4,000 miles of public lakes, ponds, streams and rivers. Fishing Licenses are available on-line at the State Fish and Wildlife website or at Sylvester's Supermarket in Montgomery Center just two doors away from The Coach House. This affordable vacation rental property with studios, 1,2 and 3 bedroom units make an ideal base for visitors looking to visit Vermont to go trout fishing or to discover Northern Vermont's many outdoor adventure activities. The Coach House is a 4 minute walk to superb fishing in The Trout River.

If staying at the Four Seasons Apartments in North Troy, another Carexco managed vacation rental property, the Missequoui River is just down the road where you can spend time without seeing another person fishing in this crisp, clear Vermont river and cascading water-falls.

The Brookside Farmhouse has fishing right outside the back door with a lovely stream running through the property.

Trail Running

The Northern Frontier Section of the Green Mountain Club maintains the Long Trail from Hazen's Notch (Route 58) to the Canadian Border as well as the Journey's End Trail. This section is the most remote part of the Long Trail and includes some of it's most challenging trail running courses. In all, the members of the Northern Frontier section maintain 18.7 miles of trail and five shelters amidst the superb scenery provided in a totally unspoilt neck of the woods.

Mountain Biking or Hiking

Jay Peak joins up with the Long Trail and that is part of the famed Appalachian Trail. Hiking and biking enthusiasts will be enthralled with the trails and beauty of the Northeast Kingdom.

If you stay at Ituni Lodge which is nestled in 45 acres of woods in Alpine Haven, you can spend hours walking the woods where residents maintain these delightful trails.

Jay Challenge

July 26, 2008 - A marathon event for the super fit. For details go to http://www.ultimatexc.com/JAY.html

Horseback Riding

Rustler's Horseback Riding Camp

Riding lessons, North Troy.

Foxwood Stables, Derby

Call Jeanne Hamblett at 802-766-4756 to make arrangements for riding.

Danville Corn Maze

Each year, thousands of people attempt to find their way through the Danville Corn Maze. Whether at night or during the day, you will be amazed at the fun you'll have here.

Tennis

There are public tennis courts in North Troy (just a short walk from the Four Seasons Vacation Rental apartments), Derby, Derby Line and Newport. Please contact the Recreation Department for details at 802-334-7951. Residents of Ituni Lodge can enjoy tennis at the Alpine Haven community area, just down the road

Summer in Vermont

A summer vacation in Vermont provides the ideal holiday destination for families, persons seeking an adventure holiday, or for retirees seeking to escape the heat of the south. These are some of the reasons that more families visit Vermont for a summer vacation than in winter. Within Vermont, the northern Jay Peak area is to many an idyllic summer vacation retreat. The reasons are simple:

• Perfect weather with nature's own air-conditioning.

• Natural beauty that astounds at every corner.

• Wildlife where it is not uncommon to see deer and moose by the roadside, wild turkeys foraging and more.

• Activities to suit every age and desire whether kayaking, swimming, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, antiquing, berry picking...you name it and you can find it in Vermont.

• A people who are friendly and welcoming where the sense of community is all around.

So for family fun, activities and relaxation this summer, come and discover Vermont, in particular, the Jay Peak area of Northern Vermont known as our Northeast Kingdom. Here you will see why Vermont was rated 6th place in the world for its unspoilt natural beauty in the March 2004 issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine. Details at National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Stay at a Jay Peak vacation rental property operated by Carexco Vacation Rentals, whilst exploring the wonders of our northern paradise.

Auctions

Why pay big city prices for antiques and collectibles. Come to where dealers find their treasures and have fun visiting any number of auction houses in the area where you will be surprised at what is to be found at unbelievable prices! Two excellent auction houses are Degre's Auctions just outside Troy and Westfield, Vermont and Wright's Auctions in Newport.

Blueberry Picking

North Troy

Pick your own blueberries in season July - September at Blueberry Ridge. 3382 River Road, North Troy - 802-988-4702

Haskell Opera House

The international border between the United States and Canada runs through the middle of this 1901 building so that the performers are in one country and the audience in another! During the summer Haskell Opera House has a number of terrific theater and music productions that shouldn't be missed.

Vermont Open Studio Weekend

Open Studio Weekend is a celebration of the visual arts and the creative process held in more than 265 Vermont Studio and gallery locations during Memorial Day Weekend. Tour our villages such as North Troy, travel up mountains and down back roads to visit artists and craftspeople at home in their studios. The Studio Tour map is available at www.vermontcrafts.com

Swimming Holes

There is nothing better on a lazy summer day than to enjoy your summer holiday in Vermont at the natural swimming holes that are found throughout the Northeast Kingdom. Not far from The Coach House and The Four Seasons apartments are a number of swimming holes. Some are posted as private property which should be respected, but others do allow visitors to enjoy the crystal clear cascading waters. Kids and adults alike can jump from glacier rocks into deep pools of water where trout hide behind the rocks. For an excellent listing of swimming holes in the area and directions to them visit the

Vermont Swimming Holes Comprehensive List

Swimming beaches are also found at Lake Willoughby, a deep glacial lake. The family beach is at the north end, nude beach at the south end. Located in Westmore.

Crystal Lake in Barton has generally warmer waters than Lake Willoughby and it too has a public beach.

Waterfalls

North Troy

Visitors to Elm Street Apartments in North Troy might not realise they are just down the road from a spectacular waterfall at Big Falls, River Road. For information and photos go to www.neuswaterfalls.com

You shouldn't miss a picnic or hike to this site.

You also have waterfalls at the Four Corners swimming hole and in Montgomery Center where you can sit under the cool cascading water for an exhilerating experience, part of terrific kid- friendly family summer vacation fun that is synonymous with the name "Vermont"

Canoeing and Kayaking

Newport, Vermont on the banks of Lake Memphremagog is where you'll find Up the Creek Paddle Sports where you can rent canoes and kayaks for your summer fun. Tel. 802-673-9995

Golfing in Vermont

You might be surprised to know that the Northeast Kingdom and surrounding areas are home to ten 18 hole golf courses including an 18 hole championship golf course at Jay Peak Resort . Call or email Carexco Vacation Rentals for information on a jay peak golfing vacation package in the gorgeous green mountains of northern Vermont..

The golf courses are uncrowded, extremely scenic and very inexpensive. Here are some contact details:

Barton Golf Club, Barton - 18 hole golf course - Bryan King

525-1126

Newport Country Club - Newport.

18 hole course. Michael Santamaria - 334-2391

Orleans Country Club - Orleans

18 hole course. Bob Silvester 754-9392

Owl's Head Golf club, Mansonville, Quebec

18 hole course. 800-363-3342

Enosburg Falls Country Club

Paintball adventure in the woods near North Troy

We can organize a paintball vacation package for children and adults of all ages as you pit your skills on this scenic adventur course close to the Four Seasons Vacation Apartment Building.