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The Northeast Kingdom

At A Glance

The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont comprises the counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans and is located, as the name implies, in the northeastern area of the state. The tri-county region, at 2,054 square miles, accounts for just over 21 percent of the entire state. The Kingdom includes 71,315 acres of public state forest land and parks, 1,632 acres of public federal forest lands and parks, 37,575 acres of some of the most beautiful public lakes and ponds in the nation and 3,840 miles of public rivers and streams. The Kingdom also features 50 public boat launches on lakes throughout the region.

The Northeast Kingdom is the home of Jay Peak Resort, Burke Mountain Resort, Kingdom Trails, the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum & Art Gallery, the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, the Old Stone House Museum, Maple Grove Farms of Vermont, the Dog Mountain - Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, the Great Vermont Corn Maze and so much more. The region is also home to Vermont State University-Lyndon, the Community College of Vermont and many other stellar educational institutions.

 The Northeast Kingdom also includes 55 towns and gores, with a combined regional population of 64,043. We have included community profiles here to give you a sense of the towns and gores within the Kingdom. Whenever possible, we have linked the profile to the specific town web site. When that is not possible, we have linked these communities to a wonderful regional resource, the Kingdom Guide.

 

Albany Averill Barnet
Barton Bloomfield Brownington
Brunswick Burke Canaan
Charleston Concord Coventry
Craftsbury Danville Derby
East Haven Glover Granby
Greensboro Groton Guildhall
Hardwick Holland Irasburg
Island Pond Jay Jay Peak
Kirby Lemington Lowell
Lunenburg/Gilman Lyndon/Lyndonville Maidstone
Morgan Newark Newport
Norton Peacham Ryegate
Sheffield St. Johnsbury Stannard
Sutton Troy Victory
Walden Waterford Westfield
Westmore Wheelock  

 

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The Northeast Kingdom comprises the counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans in Vermont's northeast corner.

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Home School Book Fair
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Celebrate your favorite books! 
• Select a favorite book
• Create a unique display based on your book
• Displays can be artwork, dioramas or backboards
• Displays could be information about the plot, setting, characters, time period and more
• Display space measures 36”W x 30” D, approximately

St. Johnsbury Atheneum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Willoughby State Forest Equestrian Access Expansion
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We are excited to announce an important opportunity for public engagement regarding the proposed amendment of the Willoughby State Forest Long Range Management Plan, specifically focusing on expanding equestrian access within the forest. 

Developed in collaboration with the Vermont Horse Council, this proposed amendment seeks to enhance equestrian opportunities in Willoughby State Forest while ensuring sustainable land management practices. The key aspects of the amendment include plans to open approximately 14.5 miles of existing roads and trails for equestrian use and to establish a new overnight parking area in the southern portion of the forest.
Sutton Village School (95 Underpass Road, Sutton, VT 05867)

Cabot Folk Club Presents Brett Hughes
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Country-crooner and bluegrass picker extraordinaire visits Cabot for a rare solo performance on May 9th. Brett has been a mainstay in the Burlington music community for decades. He spent years hosting the ever-popular "Honky Tonk Tuesdays" at Radio Bean. The number of bands he has worked with over the years is staggering, including but not limited to the Chrome Cowboys, Belle Pines, Cider House Boys, viperHouse, Mike Gordon And Ramble Dove, Whiskey Likkers, The Decentz, Fortune Tellers, All Fall Down and a great many more. Brett sings with the pep, energy and tone that simply screams bluegrass, in all the best ways. While Brett is decades deep in the industry and still sings like it's day one. He has cited a number of influences for his style, including George Jones, Merle Haggard, The Delmore Brothers, Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash and his own mother.
Willey Building 3084 Main St. Cabot, VT 05647
NEK Job Fest
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lyndon Institute is hosting a Career Fair in collaboration with the VT Department of Labor and HireAbility Vermont. This event is open to the community, with a special focus on students in the morning. We're thrilled to welcome employers like VT Broadband, Weidmann, TSA, and MEI, among others. The Fair offers students a fantastic chance to delve into career options, internships, as well as part-time and summer employment opportunities.
Fenton Chester Ice Arena, 145 College Street, Lyndonville, VT

Featured Businesses

Lead & Tackle Co.

Lyndonville, VT

Honoring the history...geared for the future. Carrying on a Northeast Kingdom tradition established by hunters, shooters and anglers for hunters, shooters, and anglers. Lead & Tackle Co. is Northern VT's & NH's local hunting and fishing outfitter.

The Wildflower Inn

Lyndonville, VT

The Wildflower Inn is the perfect Vermont destination. Lovingly restored by fellow outdoor enthusiasts, this 25-room inn & restaurant features one of the most beautiful views in the Kingdom & it's right on the mountain-biking trails.

Burke Mountain Resort/Hotel & Conference Center

East Burke, VT

Renowned for its breathtaking views and ski racing heritage, Burke Mountain is the best kept secret in the Northeast. Home of Burke Mountain Academy, the most highly acclaimed ski academy in the country, with 45 Olympians to its credit.

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