Seasons
Each season in the Sugar River Region promises something extraordinary
Every time you travel here, you truly feel what we mean when we say the Sugar River Region is a great place to live and visit!
Spring
Babbling Brook
Fill yourself with the fresh aromas of Spring and enjoy nature in its waking up phase!
Ideas for Things to Do:
- Visit Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park starting in May as the wildflowers begin to bloom across the park’s beautiful landscape
- Enjoy an evening at a show at the Claremont or Newport Opera Houses
- Take a hike around Gunnison Lake on the Ruth LeClair Trail to see the budding hemlock, maple, and beech trees
Summer
Butterfly on flowers
Summer in the Sugar River Region is an excellent time to try different seasonal activities.
Ideas for Things to Do:
- Take a stroll or ride a bike on the Sugar River Recreational Rail Trail
- Marvel at the beauty of Lake Sunapee and the Sugar River
- Enjoy cool evenings at a campsite, local restaurant, or outdoor concerts in Claremont, Newport and surrounding towns
Fall
Photography by: Kimberly H. Stumpf
With Fall, the weather is getting cooler, but the sunny days light up with a myriad of stunning colors in the forests in the region.
Ideas for Things to Do:
- Enjoy day-long hikes in nature to see the changing colors of the trees.
- Go apple picking or searching for that perfect pumpkin at one of the many farms and orchards in the region.
- Find the hidden gems of covered bridges and historic farmhouses along the way.
Winter
Historical Farms viewed from Bouldervale Road and Rte.10
The region’s forests are covered in white, creating a feeling of festivity during the holiday season.
Ideas for Things to Do:
- Experience the fun and thrill of winter sports at the Mount Sunapee Resort or Arrowhead Recreation Area
- Explore the region on snowmobiles and wind your way from small town to the next on expertly groomed trails
- Go ice skating or ice fishing on one of the many lakes in the region