Lancaster Redevelopment Heads Toward Spring Opening

The Northern Forest Center’s redevelopment of the historic Parker J. Noyes building has reached the finishing stage in Lancaster, NH, where six new apartments and retail space will add to the vitality of Main Street. 

Rural Tourism Academy Advances Sustainable Tourism

The Rural Tourism Academy is supporting industry and community leaders as they respond to pandemic-driven changes in the tourism and recreation sector in northern New Hampshire and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.  

Community Recreation Projects Move Ahead

Three communities are making steady progress on projects funded by the Northern Forest Destination Development initiative to serve residents and visitors with improved outdoor recreation opportunities.

Lancaster Redevelopment Project Enters Final Phase

The Center’s redevelopment of the historic PJ Noyes building on Main Street in Lancaster entered the home stretch in June 2021 as new siding went up and crews worked on the interior spaces.

Webinar Covers Current Wood Markets & Potential for Expansion

Analysis assesses growth opportunities in wood markets in New Hampshire, Vermont and New York.  

Destination Development Grant Program

Grants from the Northern Forest Destination Development Program will fund trail construction, remote paddling opportunities, waterfront parks, accessible trails, and more.

Bike Borderlands Debuts Video Series

The Center and its Bike Borderlands partners created a series of short films to celebrate exciting mountain biking opportunities and community life in nine Northern Forest towns.

Northern Forest Rural Destination Academy

The Center has launched the Northern Forest Rural Tourism Academy to help communities better capitalize on outdoor recreation and cultural amenities for community economic development.

Lancaster Renovation Project Reaches Halfway Mark

In April 2021, the Center reached the halfway point in its extensive renovation of the Parker J. Noyes building on Main Street in Lancaster!

Center Funds Projects for Bike Borderlands

Bike Borderlands member organizations are starting a host of new projects that benefit their communities and improve the region's mountain biking.