Bike Borderlands Expands to 16 Mountain Bike Trail Networks

The Center-led Bike Borderlands mountain bike network collaborative is doubling from 8 to 16 member networks, including destinations in New York state for the first time.

Center Offers Small Grants for Community Recreation

The Center is making it easier for youth and residents of the Northern Forest to access outdoor activities by offering grants of $1,000 - $5,000 for a wide range of recreation programs and projects.

Ride With Gratitude Rolls Strong into 2025

The Center’s Bike Borderlands team reached new audiences in 2024 to spread the tenets of the Ride With Gratitude campaign throughout the region.

Center Secures Key Recreation Parcel for Town of Gorham, NH

The Center acquired a key half acre of land along the Androscoggin River to help the town of Gorham advance its plans to create a Community Trail Hub. 

Outdoors Is for Everyone

The Northern Forest Center has long viewed access to outdoor recreational assets and programming as a key ingredient in what makes up the fabric of vibrant communities, as well as an avenue to both retain and attract residents to the region.

Grants Fund Recreational Connectivity in the Adirondacks

The latest round of mini grants from the Northern Forest Center via the Adirondack Community Recreation Alliance are already having an impact, connecting communities with recreational opportunity, enhancing access and strengthening recreational experiences in and near our towns.

Young Leaders Discuss Strategies for Reducing Isolation, Attracting New Residents

Center webinar gathers young residents who are creating opportunities for connection in their communities.

Ride With Gratitude Launches Merch Store

Mountain Bikers can support the Ride With Gratitude initiative by wearing merchandise now available directly from our online store.

How to Ride With Gratitude

New comedic social media video reels demonstrate ways to show respect on the trails.

Outdoor Recreation Gathering Identifies Regional Opportunities

Outdoor recreation leaders identify priorities for action across the Northern Forest.