Jay Peak was developed by a group of local business people and avid skiers. The ski area opened in January, 1957.
In 1973 the Hotel Jay was added. This lead the way for Jay Peak to become a destination resort.
In 1978 the Mountain was purchased by Mont Saint-Sauveur International, which owns and operates 5 other ski resorts.
Through the years, the ski area has added many new features and expansions. The 60 passenger aerial tram and new trails, lifts and snow making capabilities.
Future plans for Jay Peak Ski Resort include a 27 Hole Golf Facility, Conference Center Facilities, ski facility upgrades and expansions in snow making, trails, lifts and grooming.
Lake Memphremagog
Lake Memphremagog is a large, beautiful lake shared by Vermont and Quebec. The lake and its watershed see significant summer and winter recreational use in both Vermont and Quebec, support a diversity of fish and wildlife species and habitats, and are critical elements in the economies of northeastern Vermont and the Eastern Townships of Quebec. A cooperative effort between Vermont and Quebec seeks to address lake and watershed management issues with the goal of improving and protecting this spectacular natural resource.
Lake Memphremagog is 25 miles long with 73 percent of the lake's surface area in Quebec. Three-quarters of its watershed, however, is in Vermont. The watershed in Vermont is largely agricultural and forest land, with residential development increasing in recent years in both Vermont and Quebec. Like many other lakes, Memphremagog is faced with accumulating phosphorus, sediments, and other pollutants from a variety of sources. In addition, exotic species infestations are a concern, with an existing Eurasian watermilfoil population and the potential for a zebra mussel infestation.
Since the 1970s, significant efforts have been made to reduce the polluting effects of direct discharges into the lake and its tributaries, and lake quality has improved. Now, more attention needs to be focused on addressing nonpoint sources of pollution.
In 1989, the Quebec/Vermont Working Group on Managing Lake Memphremagog and its Environment was formed to study the principal problems related to the management of the lake's water quality. The Working Group issued its final report in 1993, and an international committee, the Quebec/ Vermont Steering Committee, has pursued implementation of the report's recommendations.
To help prevent the introduction of zebra mussels, eight boat washing stations have been installed around the lake. A water quality monitoring effort has been initiated to record long-term conditions in the lake and to guide future discussions about compatible water quality standards. Increased funding has enabled farmers to install best management practices on their farms. The EPA and U.S. Department of Agriculture have authorized $260,000 to supplement existing cost-share programs. And, in 1994, the Lake Memphremagog Watershed Association was formed to bring together citizens interested in lake and river issues in the basin.
Northeast Kingdom
With
Quebec to the north and New Hampshire to the east, Vermont’s Northeast
Kingdom’ includes Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties and has all the
beauty and romance of a long lost era. ‘The Kingdom’ is the most rural
part of Vermont and is famous worldwide for four-season recreation,
rugged natural beauty and spectacular fall foliage.
The region’s name derives from a speech by long time Vermont U.S.
Senator George Aiken who said, “You know, this is such beautiful
country up here—it should be called the Northeast Kingdom.”
Throughout the Kingdom there are more than 75 homes, inns, covered bridges and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Kingdom has more forested land than any other region in Vermont and includes Kingdom Trails, a multipurpose wilderness trail system near East Burke that has won national acclaim from major publications as a mountain biking destination.
Whether you hunt with a rifle or binoculars and camera, wildlife is abundant in the Kingdom and big game opportunities abound including moose, deer and turkey. Birders will find dozens of native species including many rare ones if they are patient and industrious. The Northeast Kingdom is also home to many of Vermont’s largest lakes including Caspian Lake, Crystal Lake, Lake Memphremagog, Seymour Lake, and Lake Willoughby where the fishing is excellent and canoeing and kayaking experiences are plentiful.
Its history, relaxed atmosphere, raw beauty and abundant natural areas have made the Northeast Kingdom a muse for many poets, artists, and novelists. Circus Smirkus, teaching the traditional arts of the circus, is located in Greensboro.
Other opportunities for fun are easy to find in the Kingdom. You can buy local produce at one of the farmers markets, swim in the cool waters of a Vermont brook, stand inside a covered bridge where couples long ago stole a kiss and travelers sought refuge from the elements. Visit a country store or lie in a field to watch the moon rise. In Vermont, it just doesn’t get better than the Northeast Kingdom.
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