If you have caught a ride with Ellie Majchrzak in her Chevy Blazer lately, you may have wondered why her car smells of old stale beer. It’s not what you think.

In April of 2024, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted new rules regulating wakesports on Vermont’s inland lakes and ponds.

Our Greeter season ran from Memorial Day to October 4th.  We covered boat access 5 days a week in May and June and had a 7-day schedule for July and August.

What a summer it was in Westmore! From creative workshops and lively gatherings to learning something new about the place we love, there was no shortage of ways to come together and celebrate life at the lake.

Work is nearing completion at the South End of Willoughby Lake, following a state and federal investment of more than $1.5 million to improve this treasured and sought-after area.

In September 2026, the Westmore Association hosted an Aid Station along the CCC Road for the 10th Annual Westmore Mountain Challenge on September 26. The NorthWoods team, the Challengers, and all appreciated it!

“Can you grab a restaurant pan for the roasted chicken?” Ally Howell asks as I step into the already-busy kitchen at the Barton Hub. “And can you find some pot holders? These pans are going to be hot,” she adds.