August Already? As usual, summer is flying by, but there's still plenty of time to head on over and enjoy all the offerings in and around Burke. Bring the gear, the sunscreen, the dog and get ready for a prime month of biking, hiking, paddling, beachgoing, smores roasting and more. And definitely plan to stay a few days to explore Burke and beyond.
Adventures Await!
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Things to do
It's time for the Enduro World Series to drop down on the East Coast for the first time ever! Burke Mountain is hosting the bike races with top riders from across the globe on August 13th & 14th. Whether you're racing, watching, checking out the vendor village or all of the above, find out all you need to know at ews.skiburke.com.
Events happening this month include:
Ongoing...
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Deal of the Month
Kids 2 and under get free admission. For all others, it's just $13 to enjoy the mazes and farm play area. Add on some cannon shots for just $3.
The attraction opened last year and is a popular addition to the area with activities for all ages to enjoy through late summer and fall including:
- Walking Corn Mazes
- Mountain Biking Maze
- Farm Tours
- Pick Your Own Sunflowers
- Pumpkin Patch
- Pony Swings
- Trike Treks
- Barrel Train
- Rubber Ducky Races
- Wagon Rides
There's also a farm market stocked with fresh picked veggies, local beef, maple syrup, eggs, t-shirts, John Deere toys, plush farm animals and more.
And, of course, stop by the Cow Lick Cafe for ice cream!
Speaking of cows, you can even learn to milk a cow!
It's definitely a place you want to visit AT LEAST once during the season, but you're likely to find that you have to go more than just once to enjoy all the offerings.
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Unpack & Unwind
From primitive campsites to farm estates and everything in between, lodging options in the area abound for all types of travelers including our furry friends.
Located just a few miles from the village, The Kirby Compound offers artist designed and nature inspired rentals. The cottage was once an art studio and the apartment has two bedrooms with additional sleeping room. Located on 40 acres, there are gardens and private trails on site.
Enjoy a luxury log cabin stay at Rock Garden Rentals. Ten cabins are available, each with a full kitchen, porch, fire pit, secure bike storage, WiFi and direct access to Kingdom Trails.
If you prefer to unplug, Victory Hill Trailside Camping offers 3 primitive sites located at the epicenter of the Victory Hill Sector network of bike trails. There's a brook nearby and the campsites are bordered by thousands of acres of state forest land.
Located on 440 acres and home to a Farm Animal Sanctuary, Inn at Mountain View Farm offers elegant guestrooms and luxury suites. Not only are their pastoral views in every direction, but the property also offers direct access to the Kingdom Trails cross country trails.
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Water Breaks
There are over 800 lakes and ponds in all of Vermont and 25% of them are located right here in the Northeast Kingdom. Any which way you go, there's a spot for cooling off on a hot summer day.
Wanna try Stand-Up Paddleboarding, but don't have one? No problem. Village Sport Shop offers SUP rentals. Clyde River Recreation also has a variety of boat/canoe/kayak/SUP rentals and offers all-inclusive self-guided paddle trips on the meandering river.
Of course, a great spot for fishing, swimming and paddling is Lake Willoughby with it's crystal clear and cool water. The south end is the perfect place to bring the dog for some trail romping followed by splashes in the lake.
Just a short drive from Burke is Island Pond with a sandy beach and plenty of fish in the lake. If you're looking for a venture further north, take a scenic drive to Seymour Lake, Norton Pond, Averill Lakes (Great and Little), Echo Lake and many other waterways in the most remote and rural county of the Northeast Kingdom.
One of the best parts of exploring is journeying down a quiet road to discover your very own secret watering hole. Just where are the secret spots? It's up to you to find them! And when you get back to Burke, swing by Clementine's Creamery to enjoy a cone down by the river.
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