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.  

The Northern Forest has great gift ideas for the holidays. From toys and kitchen tools to fun experiences, furniture, and food, there’s something for everyone! (Even you!)

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.

The Recreation Capacity Development Initiative is building local capacity for improving recreation-related services through partner-led projects.

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

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

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.

The Center’s Tourism Innovation Program provides grants to help tourism providers in Maine implement innovations that strengthen businesses, expand job opportunities and attract new visitors to the Maine Woods.

As with other parts of the region’s forest-based economy, the tourism industry sometimes needs a hand to leverage the latest technology in support of their businesses.

Wood products manufacturing is important to the Northern Forest region as part of its culture and economy. The Center's wood products program has garnered a large impact on communities.